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Supply charges 12 and 24V batteries

A new solution from Omniflex aims to solve voltage incompatibility problems in remote telemetry applications. Brochure available

News from Omniflex (UK) (22 February 2005)

Contract to help US military battery swap

Ultralife Batteries and its UK subsidiary have been awarded the 60% and the 40% shares, respectively, of the Next Gen II, Phase IV five-year battery production contracts by the US Defense Department.

News from Ultralife Batteries (21 February 2005)

Nickel-zinc batteries set for volume production

In preparation for its ramp-up phase, PowerGenix has entered into an agreement with Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co for high volume production and Asian distribution of its innovative NiZn batteries.

News from PowerGenix ( 3 February 2005)

Designers slow to adopt new battery technology

A new European study reveals that designers of digital devices - digital cameras, for example - are not necessarily using the most suitable power sources available to them.

News from Gillette Company ( 1 February 2005)

Rapid rewards its top performers

Rapid Electronics has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala dinner and Oscar-style ceremony, culminating in employees receiving awards for their excellent performance. Brochure available

News from Rapid Electronics (18 January 2005)

Solar cell factory to double capacity

SunPower Corp is to expand the manufacturing capacity of its solar cell factory in the Philippines to 50MW by the second half of next year - doubling its current capacity.

News from SunPower Corp (15 December 2004)

Lithium-ion cell provides cool performance

The new MP 176065 lithium-ion cell provides higher performance with more energy and power and improved charge/discharge characteristics at low temperatures. Brochure available

News from Saft (18 November 2004)

Cells improve with market research

Saft derived the performance parameters for MP 176065 cell from analysis of market trends combined with calls for increased power and improved charge/discharge characteristics at low temperatures. Brochure available

News from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems ( 8 November 2004)

Battery chargers evolve with more intelligence

Technical background article The rapidly expanding market for portable equipment is leading to continuing demands for batteries to deliver improved performance and longer operating life.

News from Lawtronics ( 7 October 2004)

Novel coin-type cells handle extreme temperatures

The European launch of a new range of coin-type of lithium manganese dioxide power cells is billed as the dawn of new era of battery functionality.

News from Maxell Europe (24 September 2004)

Compact Li-ion battery backs up basestations

The Intensium lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery can deliver 3kW of backup power from a 1U high rack-mounted, hot-pluggable unit. Brochure available

News from Saft (24 September 2004)

Catalogue celebrates 25 years

Marking a quarter-century of service to industry and further education, Rapid will publish its Silver Jubilee Catalogue on 1st October 2004. Brochure available

News from Rapid Electronics (15 September 2004)

Erskine plays it safe

For the fourth consecutive year, Erskine Systems has won a prestigious annual National Safety Award from the British Safety Council.

News from Erskine Systems (13 September 2004)

Lithium-ion batteries lighten satellite payload

User application article The launch on 4th August of Hispasat's Amazonas satellite signalled a continuing revolution in geostationary satellite power. Brochure available

News from Saft (18 August 2004)

Catalogue marks silver jubilee

A new catalogue marks a quarter century of service to industry and further education. Brochure available

News from Rapid Electronics (17 August 2004)

Programmable chargers replenish NiMH cells safely

A new range of battery chargers meets demands for fast and safe charging of NiMH and other new generation batteries.

News from Mascot (19 July 2004)

Rapid access to PowerOne batteries

Colchester based Rapid Electronics has been chosen by Varta Microbattery to spearhead the promotion of its new PowerOne consumer battery range. Brochure available

News from Rapid Electronics ( 8 July 2004)

Lightweight batteries put cameras on MotoGP racers

User application article Saft's MP lithium-ion batteries are now standard on the video systems that Dorna Sports installs on the stable of bikes that race in the MotoGP World Championship events. Brochure available

News from Saft (24 June 2004)

Portable power for TV and film production

User application article From Hollywood to Bollywood, Saft NiCd and NiMh cells deliver a reliable power source for Cine Power International, the leading supplier of battery packs to the world's film and programme makers. Brochure available