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His background includes all manufacturing processes from design to fabrication. Anton is consistently focused on developing our Battery Design and Manufacturing infrastructure, to continually improve our value added supply chain organization. Anton's responsibilities include overseeing our design team, product/prototype development, tooling and test processes, regulatory/approval management and sub-component supply chain to ensure Epec's world class standards to our customers are maintained. Anton oversees hundreds of custom battery pack design projects which include everything from primary and secondary chemistries to include, alkaline, NiMH, NiCd, primary lithium, and the latest lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries. He has extensive experience with medical devices, UL/CE, UN DOT, and military power electronics applications. ### Recent Posts --- ## [Understanding UN 38.3 Testing: A Timeline Guide for OEMs](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-un-38-3-testing-a-timeline-guide-for-oems) [![UN 38.3 testing and certification](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/un-38-3-testing-and-certification.jpg "UN 38.3 testing and certification")](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-un-38-3-testing-a-timeline-guide-for-oems) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on October 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Lithium-based batteries](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/custom-lithium-battery-packs.html) offer high-energy density for devices. However, the materials within the cell are extremely unstable and reactive. Due to this issue, these batteries are considered dangerous and hazardous goods under United Nations regulations. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-un-38-3-testing-a-timeline-guide-for-oems) --- ## [Packaging Materials That Improve Battery Safety and Thermal Stability](https://blog.epectec.com/packaging-materials-that-improve-battery-safety-and-thermal-stability) [![Battery pack with thermal gap pads used in an aerospace application](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-pack-with-thermal-gap-pads.jpg "Battery pack with thermal gap pads used in an aerospace application")](https://blog.epectec.com/packaging-materials-that-improve-battery-safety-and-thermal-stability) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on August 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) are expected to do more today than ever before. Devices are getting smaller, runtimes are getting longer, charging speeds are increasing, and power demands continue to rise across industries ranging from [medical devices](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/battery-packs-for-medical-devices.html) and industrial equipment to consumer electronics and transportation systems. As these demands increase, thermal management and safety have become some of the most important aspects of battery pack design. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/packaging-materials-that-improve-battery-safety-and-thermal-stability) --- ## [Battery Packs for Medical Devices: Balancing Safety and Performance](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-packs-for-medical-devices-balancing-safety-and-performance) [![Battery pack used in medical room setting](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-pack-for-medical-devices.jpg "Battery pack used in medical room setting")](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-packs-for-medical-devices-balancing-safety-and-performance) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on July 14, 2026 at 8:51 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Medical devices equipped with battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/battery-packs-for-medical-devices.html) are required to provide optimal safety and performance when in use. Whether these devices are used for monitoring, diagnostic, or surgical applications, battery packs can pose serious risks to patients and medical staff if they malfunction, overheat, or are inefficient. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-packs-for-medical-devices-balancing-safety-and-performance) --- ## [How to Avoid Common BMS Design Mistakes](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-avoid-common-bms-design-mistakes) [![Custom battery pack with BMS designed for cell balancing](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/custom-battery-pack-with-bms.jpg "Custom battery pack with BMS designed for cell balancing")](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-avoid-common-bms-design-mistakes) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on April 28, 2026 at 9:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Battery management systems](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-management-systems-considerations-for-optimal-performance) (BMS) are safety devices integrated into battery packs to monitor the cells during charging and discharging phases. These systems can activate safety controls when problems arise while logging data that you can use to evaluate the cell's stability. When functioning properly, the BMS can improve the efficiency and longevity of the [battery pack](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/). Unfortunately, BMS design flaws may cause serious risks and failures to cells. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-avoid-common-bms-design-mistakes) --- ## [How Certification Testing Impacts Custom Battery Development](https://blog.epectec.com/how-certification-testing-impacts-custom-battery-development) [![Various battery pack certifications](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/various-battery-pack-certifications.jpg "Various battery pack certifications")](https://blog.epectec.com/how-certification-testing-impacts-custom-battery-development) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on April 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Products that use [battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) may require [certification](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/battery-pack-certifications.html) through national and international quality and safety organizations. These regulations ensure that the battery packs meet compliance standards for packaging, transportation, use, storage, and disposal. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-certification-testing-impacts-custom-battery-development) --- ## [Critical Safety Requirements for Medical Battery Pack Design](https://blog.epectec.com/critical-safety-requirements-for-medical-battery-pack-design) [![Advanced medical battery pack design featuring integrated BMS](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/advanced-medical-battery-pack-design.jpg "Advanced medical battery pack design featuring integrated BMS")](https://blog.epectec.com/critical-safety-requirements-for-medical-battery-pack-design) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on March 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Medical devices using portable [battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) require special design considerations to ensure optimal power for these devices while upholding the highest levels of safety. The [medical devices](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/battery-packs-for-medical-devices.html) can use lithium-ion, lithium metal, lead acid, NiMH, silver-oxide, and alkaline battery cells based on power requirements and usage. The battery packs cannot malfunction when in use, during sterilization, or when placed into storage. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/critical-safety-requirements-for-medical-battery-pack-design) --- ## [Batteries Installed with Flex Heaters Options](https://blog.epectec.com/batteries-installed-with-flex-heaters-options) [![AI-generated image of a battery pack with a polyimide flexible heater to help maintain temperature](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-pack-with-polyimide-flexible-heater.jpg "AI-generated image of a battery pack with a polyimide flexible heater to help maintain temperature")](https://blog.epectec.com/batteries-installed-with-flex-heaters-options) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on February 12, 2026 at 8:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Controlling [thermal management](https://blog.epectec.com/thermal-management-in-custom-battery-systems-an-overview) requires the use of external and internal devices to ensure that the battery operates at the optimal level in the specific environment when there are fluctuating temperatures. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/batteries-installed-with-flex-heaters-options) --- ## [Battery Pack Selection for Harsh Environments](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-pack-selection-for-harsh-environments) [![Ruggedized battery enclosed and potted for industrial use](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/ruggedized-battery-enclosed-and-potted.jpg "Ruggedized battery enclosed and potted for industrial use")](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-pack-selection-for-harsh-environments) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on January 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Battery pack](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) designs take into consideration the type of environment for the application. Harsh conditions such as [extreme temperatures](https://blog.epectec.com/thermal-management-in-custom-battery-systems-an-overview), vibrations, shocks, moisture, dust, and humidity may degrade battery cells. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-pack-selection-for-harsh-environments) --- ## [Designing Custom Battery Packs for Long-Term Reliability](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-custom-battery-packs-for-long-term-reliability) [![Prismatic battery cells during assembly process](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/prismatic-battery-cells-during-assembly-process.jpg "Prismatic battery cells during assembly process")](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-custom-battery-packs-for-long-term-reliability) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on December 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Every device requires unique power and energy needs, whether it requires a strong jolt of power when starting up or a steady amount of energy for long periods of work activity. Yet factors such as aging, degradation, extreme temperatures, and severe discharging events can impact the available capacity of a battery cell. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-custom-battery-packs-for-long-term-reliability) --- ## [Battery Communication Protocol Options](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-communication-protocol-options) [![Battery management system communication options](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/guide-to-bms-communication-protocols.jpg "Battery management system communication options")](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-communication-protocol-options) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on November 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Lithium-based battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/lithium-battery-technologies.html) require battery management systems (BMS) to monitor important functions. These functions include the temperature, voltage, current, [charging/discharging rates](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-charging-and-discharging-at-high-and-low-temperatures), capacity, and the overall health of the batteries. If an issue arises, such as high temperatures or overcharging, the [BMS collects the data](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-management-systems-considerations-for-optimal-performance) and sends it to the device's control system. 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