Our economy is pivoting deeper into electric power for everything from consumer appliances to vehicles to utilities. This has led to impressive growth in the battery industry…but also an impressive workload for battery testing labs. The demands on a modern in-house battery testing facility can quickly become overwhelming. Cell testing labs are growing larger, more complex, and more specialized by the year.
This evolution has left many brands and manufacturers wondering whether it’s worth it to continue testing their cells in-house. The alternative, of course, is to outsource battery cell testing to a qualified independent lab. And there’s no one right answer — the best path will depend upon your situation and needs. Let’s compare your options:
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Why choose independent battery cell testing? |
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Outsourcing Battery Cell Testing Is About Speed & Flexibility
It may seem at first to offer the best value to stay in-house. All costs and protocols are controlled internally. However, in practice it requires substantial resources and operational focus to sustain a successful testing program.
An in-house battery cell testing lab requires a combination of costly resources, from expert personnel to specialized equipment and continual training. These expensive resources run the risk of being underutilized, essentially wasting value in times where your needs are lower. At the same time, you wouldn’t want to rely on a more modest lab when spikes in capacity needs could create a bottleneck, slowing your time to market and frustrating leadership.
An independent battery testing laboratory solves for capacity fluctuations with a flexible expansion of testing capabilities that always suits your current needs. You also won’t need to invest in continual additions and upgrades of expensive equipment that may spend much of its life sitting unused.
It’s also possible to instantly expand your capacity, get the test results you need faster, and speed up your development timeline. The speed and flexibility of an independent battery testing lab maximizes your resources and streamlines all of your testing needs.
Consult With a Leading Independent Lab and Decide For Yourself
Energy Assurance is the leading accredited cell and battery testing facility in North America. Our expert team brings over 100 years of combined experience in the battery testing industry to your project. Leverage our advanced testing facilities for access to over 1,000 test channels and cutting-edge environmental chambers ranging from under a cubic foot to 100 cubic feet in size.
We’d love to hear about your next project! Consult with the EA team and we’ll help you determine the right solutions for your battery cell testing needs.
