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[Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) [![](https://www.epectec.com/images/InstantPCBQuote-logo.png)](https://www.epectec.com/instantpcbquote/) [Login](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/) [Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) Register to Quote and Order Your PCBs Fast, Easy & Online, 24/7 - [Home](https://www.epectec.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.epectec.com/) Share This Page: [LinkedIn](https://blog.epectec.com/#linkedin) [X](https://blog.epectec.com/#x) [Facebook](https://blog.epectec.com/#facebook) [Email](https://blog.epectec.com/#email) # Epec's Blog | Electronics Manufacturing Solutions --- ## [Understanding Common Component Designs for Mil-Aero Devices](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-common-component-designs-for-mil-aero-devices) [![Close up view of helicopter cockpit with controls](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/helicopter-cockpits-close-up.jpg "Close up view of helicopter cockpit with controls")](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-common-component-designs-for-mil-aero-devices) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on December 15, 2022 at 9:27 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mil-aero devices live in a special place in the worlds of design and engineering. These are devices that are often subjected to extraordinary environments. They have extreme requirements, and they often must function in the harshest environments of the world. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-common-component-designs-for-mil-aero-devices) --- ## [How to Make Batteries Charge Faster While Considering Safety](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-make-batteries-charge-faster-while-considering-safety) [![lithium battery packs charging at charging station](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/lithium-battery-packs-charging-at-charging-station.jpg "lithium battery packs charging at charging station")](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-make-batteries-charge-faster-while-considering-safety) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on October 12, 2022 at 8:40 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Charging batteries](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/charging/), whether they are small batteries in laptops to large ones in electric vehicles, requires the right rate of charge based on the battery chemistry. While technology has provided more ways for people to charge their electronics, especially [portable devices](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/custom-battery-packs-for-portable-electronic-devices.html), customers are looking at ways to speed up the process so they can use their items faster. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-make-batteries-charge-faster-while-considering-safety) --- ## [Medical Device Designs: Components, Elements, and Design Priorities](https://blog.epectec.com/medical-device-designs-components-elements-and-design-priorities) [![Patient in medical room setting](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/patient-in-medical-room-setting.jpg "Patient in medical room setting")](https://blog.epectec.com/medical-device-designs-components-elements-and-design-priorities) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on September 1, 2022 at 9:22 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Designing medical devices is no simple task. The stakes are higher for these devices compared to most other industries. Because of that, medical device engineers need to think carefully about which design elements should be prioritized. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/medical-device-designs-components-elements-and-design-priorities) --- ## [Battery Storage Tips: Battery Chemistries and the Storage Requirements](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-storage-tips-battery-chemistries-and-the-storage-requirements) [![Custom Battery Packs Stored In Climate Control Environment](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/custom-battery-packs-stored-in-climate-control-environment.jpg "Custom Battery Packs Stored In Climate Control Environment")](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-storage-tips-battery-chemistries-and-the-storage-requirements) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on July 14, 2022 at 9:12 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Battery power constantly runs applications on a daily basis to perform a wide variety of functions. Yet, there will be certain instances where [battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) will be stored for short-term and long-term periods. This situation may occur due to infrequent use of the equipment or when storing extra battery packs. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-storage-tips-battery-chemistries-and-the-storage-requirements) --- ## [SAE J1772: The Standard Connector for EV to Battery Charging Stations](https://blog.epectec.com/sae-j1772-the-standard-connector-for-ev-to-battery-charging-stations) [![Charging Port On Electric Vehicle](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/charging-port-on-electirc-vehicle.jpg "Charging Port On Electric Vehicle")](https://blog.epectec.com/sae-j1772-the-standard-connector-for-ev-to-battery-charging-stations) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on July 6, 2022 at 8:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) More people are taking into consideration the types of vehicles they use for work, school, and to get around town. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a trend for both individuals as well as commercial operations. Aside from the tax benefits and reduced need for fossil fuels, [battery technologies](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) have matured enabling the EVs of today to offer comparable performance to the traditional internal combustion engine. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/sae-j1772-the-standard-connector-for-ev-to-battery-charging-stations) --- ## [Battery Cell Thermal Runaway: What Does it Mean and How to Avoid It](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-cell-thermal-runaway-what-does-it-mean-and-how-to-avoid-it) [![Battery Cell Thermal Runaway](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-cell-thermal-runaway.jpg "Battery Cell Thermal Runaway")](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-cell-thermal-runaway-what-does-it-mean-and-how-to-avoid-it) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on June 7, 2022 at 8:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Battery cells generate heat during normal operation. Charging, discharging, and short-circuit conditions all produce heat within the cell as chemical reactions occur to provide stored electrical energy. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-cell-thermal-runaway-what-does-it-mean-and-how-to-avoid-it) --- ## [Custom Battery Packs: Developing and Production Test Fixtures](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-battery-packs-developing-and-production-test-fixtures) [![Custom Battery Pack Test Fixture](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/custom-battery-pack-test-fixture.jpg "Custom Battery Pack Test Fixture")](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-battery-packs-developing-and-production-test-fixtures) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on March 30, 2022 at 9:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Developing a [custom battery pack](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) requires balancing electrical, mechanical, and chemical considerations while ensuring the final design performs reliably in its intended application. Beyond [selecting a cell chemistry](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-select-your-battery-pack-cell-type), engineers must understand how the battery pack will behave under different operating and environmental conditions, including its shelf life, [charge and discharge characteristics](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-charging-and-discharging-at-high-and-low-temperatures), thermal behavior, and potential safety risks. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-battery-packs-developing-and-production-test-fixtures) --- ## [Common Applications and Benefits for Battery Pack Potting](https://blog.epectec.com/common-applications-and-benefits-for-battery-pack-potting) [![Battery Pack Potting Encapsulation](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-pack-potting-encapsulation.jpg "Battery Pack Potting Encapsulation")](https://blog.epectec.com/common-applications-and-benefits-for-battery-pack-potting) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on March 14, 2022 at 9:22 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Consumers use [battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) for devices used in diverse environments. While the ideal device would experience cool temperatures without drastic temperature changes and be free from corrosion, chemicals, water, shocks, and vibrations, this setup is not always the case. Some devices used in chemical manufacturing processes may experience chemical exposure. Other devices used outdoors may have to deal with harsh temperatures and an abundance of moisture. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/common-applications-and-benefits-for-battery-pack-potting) --- ## [Lithium Battery Shipping: Requirements to Manage Your Product](https://blog.epectec.com/lithium-battery-shipping-requirements-to-manage-your-product) [![Lithium Battery Shipping Requirements](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/lithium-battery-shipping-requirements.jpg "Lithium Battery Shipping Requirements")](https://blog.epectec.com/lithium-battery-shipping-requirements-to-manage-your-product) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on March 2, 2022 at 9:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Lithium-based batteries](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/lithium-battery-technologies.html) have become the preferred power source for many portable and high-performance electronic products because they provide high energy density while maintaining a relatively lightweight form factor. Whether using lithium-ion, lithium iron phosphate, or other lithium-based chemistries, these batteries support applications that require compact size, longer runtime, and higher power output. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/lithium-battery-shipping-requirements-to-manage-your-product) --- ## [Component Shortages That Impact Battery Packs Designs - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/component-shortages-that-impact-battery-packs-designs-q-and-a) [![Dealing With Component Shortages That Impact Battery Packs Designs](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/dealing-with-component-shortages-that-impact-battery-packs-designs.jpg "Dealing With Component Shortages That Impact Battery Packs Designs")](https://blog.epectec.com/component-shortages-that-impact-battery-packs-designs-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on February 24, 2022 at 10:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [Dealing With Component Shortages That Impact Battery Packs Designs](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/2-18-2022/dealing-with-component-shortages-that-impact-battery-packs-designs.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Randy Ibrahim, Battery Development Consultant at Epec. 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