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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Encourage Industry Professionals to Attend Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in March 2025
— Time is running out to register for this two-day event featuring cutting-edge insights and live lithium-ion battery safety demonstrations— Waxahachie, TX – March 10, 2025 – As end of March draws near, Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Ltd. are urging battery industry professionals to secure their spot at the Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations &…
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How are Different Types of Lithium-Ion Batteries Tested to Determine and Verify Optimal Containment?
Article Summary Understanding Battery Capacity and Containment Solutions When it comes to lithium batteries, accurate testing is essential for developing effective containment and suppression solutions. Each battery is unique, and its Battery Management System (BMS) can alter its performance. For example, a battery rated at 3 volts at the cell level may have its charging…
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The Critical Role of In-House HazMat Expertise in Developing Lithium-Ion Battery Packaging Solutions
Article Summary When it comes to designing safe and compliant packaging solutions for lithium batteries, having in-house HazMat experts is invaluable. These specialists not only understand current regulations but also keep an eye on future trends, ensuring that packaging solutions remain compliant for years to come. Why Regulatory Knowledge is Essential Lithium battery storage and…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy to Host Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in March 2025
— A two-day event offering cutting-edge insights and live li-ion battery safety testing demonstrations to help attendees stay ahead of evolving regulations and industry changes — WAXAHACHIE, Texas, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As March draws near, Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Ltd. urge industry professionals to register for the upcoming Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium, taking…
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Preparing for Regulatory Audits in the Lithium-Ion Battery Industry: Ensuring Compliance in Transportation and Storage
Article Summary Navigating regulatory audits is a complex but critical aspect of maintaining compliance. At the heart of every successful audit lies the expertise of the auditors. They must possess not only a thorough understanding of the regulations but also the ability to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Without this level of skill, audits…
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Navigating Global Lithium-Ion Battery Transportation Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide to the International Regulations for Transporting Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Q&A with Chris Egloff and Mike Pagel, Americase Question #1: What are the key differences between major international regulations for transporting lithium-ion batteries, such as those from the UN, IATA, and the EU? The key differences in lithium-ion battery transportation regulations primarily involve modal distinctions. This means that the regulations vary depending on…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy are Presenting Their Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in November 2024
Waxahachie, TX – October 28, 2024 – As November rapidly approaches, Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Ltd. emphasize the importance of registering now for the highly anticipated Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium, scheduled for November 18-19, 2024. This essential two-day event, hosted at Americase’s Waxahachie facility near Dallas, will equip attendees with critical…
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What Happens When Close Trading Partners and Bosom Buddies Update Their GHS Classifications but Have Misaligned Transition Periods?
The U.S. and Canada enjoy the world’s most comprehensive trading relationship, which supports millions of jobs in each country. We are each other’s largest trade partners with nearly $3.6 billion (U.S.$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services crossing the border every day in 2023. (Sept 2024) In 2013 U.S. OSHA signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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How to Get Custom Packaging for Lithium-Ion Batteries Certified
Article Summary Since first being used in commercial devices in 1991, lithium-ion batteries have become ubiquitous. These powerful energy sources are used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their potential for causing fires or explosions if not handled properly makes the certification of their packaging critically important. At Americase, we design our packaging…
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A Look Inside 3 Committees Leading the Charge in Lithium Battery Storage and Transportation Regulations
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, safe products when properly designed, tested, and handled, powering devices ranging from cellphones to electric vehicles to medical devices to power tools. And the reason they are overwhelmingly safe is in no small part due to the deliberate effort of standard setting, driven by people as dedicated to progress…
