Topic: Batteries

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Durapower to Power 60% of Tuas Port’s Automated Guided Vehicle Fleet

September 7, 2022 · PSA Singapore, which said it is building Tuas Port to be the largest in the world, will use Durapower lithium-ion batteries for its growing AGV fleet.

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Ossia Receives FCC Approval for Cota Technology to Provide Wireless Power Over Any Distance

March 7, 2022 · Ossia says its patented Cota wireless transmission technology has obtained FCC Part 18 approval to operate beyond the previous 1-meter limit in the U.S., opening new applications.

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Powermat Technologies Unveils Wireless Charging System for Commercial Mobile Robots

January 19, 2022 · Powermat Technologies said its wireless, no-contact charging system can optimize charging efficiency and fleet management for autonomous mobile service robots.

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Powermat Gets Series B Funding From Foxconn, Hudson Sustainable Group for Wireless Power Tech

December 16, 2021 · Powermat, which already supplies inductive charging technology to global manufacturers, is partnering with Foxconn Interconnect Technology and Hudson Sustainable Group for new markets.

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Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics Advance With New and Safer Power Sources

September 26, 2021 · After concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries, researchers are refining power-storage technologies to extend the capabilities of robots, drones, and self-driving vehicles.

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Ossia Receives European, U.K. Regulatory Approval for Cota Wireless Power System

September 8, 2021 · Ossia, which has developed the proprietary Cota system for remote wireless power delivery to specific devices, has obtained regulatory approvals in the U.S., U.K., and Europe.

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WiBotic Releases New Chargers and Transmitters for Drones and Autonomous Mobile Robots

August 17, 2021 · WiBotic has developed new onboard chargers for mobile robots of all kinds, as well as the Commander fleet power management software and transmitters using GaN Systems' technology.

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WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems

April 7, 2021 · WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.

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Lift Truck Tips: Multiple valid power choices call for objective thinking

October 30, 2020 · Decisions on which type of lift truck power to go with should not be about what’s the latest technology: It’s about assessing operational factors against cost considerations.

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Li-ion vs. Thin Plate Pure Lead Batteries (TTPL) Batteries for Lift Trucks

October 7, 2020 · As lithium-ion batteries continue to grow in popularity, lead-acid battery manufacturers are now offering thin plate pure lead batteries (TTPL) in response, an offspring of the absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology, as an alternative.

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New Lift Truck Options Are Powering Productivity

February 3, 2020 · Fleet owners and forklift OEMs are exploring new options of motive power.

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Altair Adds Battery System Simulation Software to the Altair Partnership Alliance

September 26, 2019 · The CellMod Virtual Battery by Sendyne has been added to the APA.

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Imprint Energy Offers Flexible Batteries for High-Volume IoT Applications

August 27, 2019 · New battery developer's kits enhance the design of next-gen applications.

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Crown Equipment opens new sales and service center in Nevada

March 5, 2019 · Two hours east of Sacramento, the Reno-Sparks area has developed into a significant distribution region with growth opportunities across a variety of industries.

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