Product category: Batteries and Chargers
News Release from: Saft Lithium Battery Division
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 13 February 2006
Satellite maker signs
exclusive battery deal
Saft has signed a long term agreement for the exclusive supply of Li-ion cell modules for all Astrium Eurostar GEO platforms for communications satellites over the next four years
Saft has signed a long term agreement with EADS Astrium for the exclusive supply of the high-technology onboard lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell modules for all Astrium Eurostar GEO (geosynchronous earth orbit) platforms for communications satellites over the next four years. This agreement results from the close co-operation between Saft and EADS Astrium over the last decade, which has led to the qualification of a complete product range and successful in orbit operation of the first lithium-ion batteries for GEO applications.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 13 February 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Medical mannequin runs on Li-ion cells
Medical Education Technologies is using Saft lithium-ion batteries to power a portable human patient simulator called iStan
Long-life lithium cells to power meter modules
Saft has been awarded a contract to supply more than a million primary lithium cells to power automated meter reading modules and heat meters
The rechargeable Saft Li-ion cell modules, based on high-energy VES140 and VES180 cells, will provide a compact, weight-saving source of back-up power to ensure continuous, reliable operation of the satellites at times when their solar panels are in eclipse.
The first three contracts already signed under this agreement are worth a total of around Eur 2.5 million.
'This long term agreement with EADS Astrium is further confirmation of Saft's position as the leading supplier of Li-ion battery systems for Europe's GEO satellite platforms', said John Searle, Saft CEO.
'Our high-performance, industry-leading battery technology plays an important role in this success'.
'However, the key factor is that we also have an impressive record of proven in-flight performance'.
'And we have established a track-record for the delivery of fully engineered, cost-effective solutions that help ensure the prime contractor can keep their programme on-schedule and within budget'. Request free introductory details about products from Saft Lithium Battery Division....
• Saft Lithium Battery Division: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Electronicstalk email newsletter
• NEW
• Electronicstalk Home Page
Related Business News
DuPont to lead solar cell research effort
Dover - Chemical maker DuPont Co. will lead a federally funded effort to develop and test prototype high-efficiency solar cells that could improve the lives of U.S. military troops, the company said Monday.
Taiwan stocks end down in biggest...
...drop in over 1 yr. Taipei, July 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan shares fell 4.22 percent on Friday to their lowest close in three weeks, marking their largest one-day percentage drop in more than a year, after a sell-off on Wall Street hurt big exporters such as TSMC .
Nippon Oil Aug refining seen flat, eyes Sudan crude
Tokyo, July 27 (Reuters) - Japan's top oil refiner Nippon Oil Corp. will keep its August processing volumes steady versus a year ago to meet summer gasoline demand and is seeking more Nile Blend crude to meet higher utility use.
Fluor Gains Eastman Chemical Gasification Plant Feed Work
Fluor Corporation announced today that it was selected by Eastman Chemical Company to provide front-end engineering and design work for a $1.6 billion gasification project along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Migao Corporation Secures Preferential Natural Gas Prices
Toronto, Ontario-- - Migao Corporation , a leading producer of specialty potash fertilizers for the Chinese market, is pleased to announce that it has negotiated preferential natural gas prices in Sichuan Province from China Petroleum & Chemical Corpora
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
