Product category: Batteries and Chargers
News Release from: ABSL Power Solutions
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 7 April 2003
Battery experts pool knowledge
Collaboration between two world leaders in battery technology promises to deliver higher performance batteries for the next generation of consumer electronics, such as mobile phones and laptops
The UK's AEA Battery Systems and FMC Lithium of the USA will work together to develop the next generation in cell chemistry, which could potentially replace AEA's current market-leading lithium-ion cell technology. The collaboration will enable both companies to develop and license the next generation enabling technology, allowing licensed manufacturers to develop specialised derivatives for their own markets.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 April 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The materials technology experience of FMC Lithium along with AEA's manufacturing and technology licensing experience means that the new technology could lead to an increase in performance of a further 30-50%.
AEA Battery Systems' batteries are already widely used, in specialist applications, by the UK Government, the European Space Agency and other nations.
It was recently appointed sole supplier of the batteries and chargers in all the equipment for a new communications platform designed for the UK armed forces.
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Advantages offered by AEA Battery Systems' lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries include: reduced weight and size; more energy - three times that of NiCd batteries currently in use; little reduction in performance or life - unique among rechargeable batteries; the ability to perform in extreme temperatures, ranging from -51 to +75C; a more reliable and robust battery achieved through the most rugged construction; and lower whole life costs via 1200 charge and discharge cycles.
David Loughborough, Managing Director at AEA Battery Systems, said: "Continuing technological developments in consumer electronics are constantly demanding higher performance from power sources.
Our collaboration with FMC Lithium will help us to spearhead developments in battery technology, delivering even lighter, more durable, portable power solutions with longer life, higher performance and lower whole life costs".
The collaboration agreement will lead to improvements in power technology for a wide range of industries and consumer goods such as mobile phones and laptops.
Existing customers of both companies will be offered the improved technology as soon as it becomes available.
Victor Maurtua, FMC Lithium Primaries Sales and Marketing Director, said: "This collaboration is an excellent 'fit' for FMC Lithium.
AEA Battery Systems is a premier battery system developer and manufacturer, widely respected throughout the industry for its expertise in R and D, technology licensing, and cell and battery manufacture.
FMC Lithium brings our battery material experience, advanced chemistry expertise and recent process innovations to this alliance which will provide value-added solutions to meet growing customer demands around the globe".
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