Insights
Engineering deep-dives, industry analysis and the occasional opinion piece — written by our cell team for the engineers building the next device.
Designing the Reflow Profile for an SMD-Mounted ML Coin Cell
A practical IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 walkthrough for engineers who want to put an ML2032 or ML2430 on a PCB through a real lead-free reflow oven
Designing an Ultra-Thin Battery for AR Glasses
The mechanical, thermal and EMI trade-offs you encounter when designing a lithium cell below 1 mm thickness for AR glasses.
Cycle Life of Rechargeable Coin Cells: What 500, 1,000 and 2,000 Cycle Ratings Mean
A 1,000-cycle datasheet number depends on four conditions you cannot read from the spec sheet. Here is how to translate the rating into expe
LiPo Battery Swelling: Root Causes, Risk Levels and Design Fixes
Why pouch cells swell, which scenarios are safe to ignore and which require immediate action, and what BMS and mechanical design changes pre
Designing Curved Polymer Batteries for Wearable Devices
How curvature radius, electrode coating and stack geometry affect cycle life in curved Li-Po cells.
The AR/VR Battery Market in 2026
A sober look at AR/VR headset shipment forecasts and what they mean for pouch-cell supply.
Custom Battery Tooling: Cost Breakdown and Break-Even Analysis
What tooling a custom pouch-cell geometry requires, what each die costs in 2026, and the volume calculation that determines when custom beat
Tab Welding Coin Cells: When to Pick Nickel, Copper or Through-Hole Posts
A field guide to selecting the right termination for LIR and ML coin cells when you need them welded into a pack rather than dropped into a
Protection PCM vs Smart Battery: When to Use Which
Cost, complexity and firmware implications of the two main BMS topologies in consumer electronics.
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