inTest Corporation, a provider of test and process technology solutions, has introduced its latest innovation for electric vehicle (EV) battery testing.
The Acculogic hover sense non-contact technology is designed to improve the validation of EV battery interconnects, which are crucial for the performance and reliability of EV batteries.
The hover sense non-contact technology employs magnetic field measurement techniques to evaluate the quality of battery interconnects without physical contact. According to the company, the method is beneficial for eliminating surface degradation and probe markings; providing complete test coverage without direct access to the battery’s anode or cathode; and accelerating test throughput by enabling parallel testing with multi-sensor fixtures.
The technology can also be integrated into the Stingray EVO500 Battery Tester, enabling manufacturers to “quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively test battery module interconnects,” the company says.
Karim Dehkordi, vice president of technology for Acculogic, said, “The primary cause of failure for electric battery modules is battery cell interconnect quality issues. The groundbreaking Acculogic non-contact test technology marks a major advancement in assuring the quality and reliability of EV battery interconnects while improving test speed and design validation technique.”
inTest is showcasing the Acculogic hover sense technology and the Stingray EVO500 Battery Tester at The Battery Show Europe 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany, on June 18-20.