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RISE Robotics has developed an electromechanical alternative to hydraulics called the RISE Cylinder, which offers similar performance to hydraulics but with more efficiency and durability. The cylinder is capable of providing high forces and long strokes, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications such as forklifts and construction equipment. RISE Robotics has partnered with companies like Anthony Liftgates and Danfoss Power Solutions to integrate the RISE Cylinder into their products and explore the potential for electrification in various industries. The company aims to be a full system supplier for electrification, providing not just the cylinder but also other components and technologies. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes innovative battery packs by Hawe Mattro for the emission-free operation of hydraulic work in off-highway machinery. These lithium-ion battery packs offer a high energy density and are used with drive peak powers between 10 and 100 kW. They are designed for continuous operation and a long life cycle and have an integrated battery management system. In addition, position measurement systems by Balluff are introduced, which enable precise position measurement in tight spaces. Liebherr relies on direct force measurement through strain in their hydraulic cylinders to achieve more precise and dynamic measurement results. These innovations offer advantages such as higher productivity, increased safety, and improved sensitivity in assistance systems. [Extracted from the article]

Information on a roundtable in which various executives of the Linear Technology Corp. participated. Issues discussed in the roundtable includes purchase of standard products, battery management systems and softwares equipped with battery emulators. Executives who participated in the roundtable includes chief technology officer Robert Dobkin, vice president of signal-conditioning products Erik Soule and vice presidents Don Paulus.

The article offers suggestions and tips on how to maximize the battery life of a portable device and improve its operating efficiency. These include using power-savings modes, throttling the system clock, selecting a low-power microcontroller, creating a battery budget, and turning off unused peripherals and clocks.

The article presents guidelines for managing and monitoring the battery system in a uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The two types of charging schemes commonly used for UPS battery system are the float charge scheme and cyclic charging scheme. The three operating modes for cyclic charging schemes are charge mode, rest mode and test mode. Battery management systems help in protecting batteries from failures.

The article offers information about the advanced battery management.

The article discusses the use of lithium ion batteries for industrial and portable medical devices. Topics discussed include the mandatory approvals for using lithium ion batteries produced by ISO 13485 certified manufacturer, the necessity for battery management system (BMS) of batteries, and the authentication key for medical device protection under the Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA-1).

The article offers information on the Independently Powered Electric Multiple-Unit project undertaken by infrastructure management firm Network Rail along with transportation firm Bombardier, Great Britain Department for Transport, and train operating firm Abellio Greater Anglia. Topics discussed include the project developing trains that run on the power of a battery, views of James Ambrose, Network Rail's principal engineer on the project, and limits on the battery management systems.

The article offers information on a battery cell simulator package for testing and calibrating battery management systems (BMS) from Maplesoft and ETAS.

The article offers information on instruments rolled out by Agilent Technologies, to test cell phone battery current drain and explains how it enables product designers more accuracy when predicting battery life. The test solution contains three main elements the N6705B DC power analyzer, the N6781A two quadrant source/measure unit and the 14585A control and analysis software.

The article focuses on the developments in wireless power solutions. The establishment of the IEEE Wireless Power and Charging Systems Working Group (WPCS-WG) by the IEEE Standards Association in October 2013 is highlighted which aims to regulate the standards for wireless power transfer (WPT). The launch of the wireless power transfer standard called Rezence by nonprofit organization Alliance for Wireless Power (AW4P) is outlined.

The article discusses the efficiency of a battery monitoring approach developed by battery manufacturer ams AG which is focused on the difficulties faced by battery manufacturers and battery management systems (BMS) electronic system integrators. The ability of the approach to mitigate the communication issue throughout voltage domains and reduce software complexity is explained.

The article presents responses from readers on how they maximize the battery life of their portable devices. One reader suggested switching off the watchdog and brownout detector. Another reader offered a warning on the use of a lithium-thionyl chloride battery. Using a battery estimator is also recommended by a reader.

The article focuses on the issues concerning the battery management in the 787 Dreamliner jet transport from aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. in the U.S. The proposal to use lithium-ion battery packs submitted by Boeing to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is highlighted. The use of nickel cadmium batteries by aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS is also outlined.