Advancing Battery Testing with High-Precision Measurement Solutions
Battery technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with innovations in energy density, safety, and lifecycle management driving the future of electrification. But as batteries become more complex, so do the challenges in accurate performance validation, reliability testing, and power management optimization. Precise, high-resolution measurement data is essential to making informed engineering decisions.
At Battery Conference 2025 in Aachen, Gantner Instruments will be exhibiting on April 1 at Battery Day NRW, where industry leaders, researchers, and technology providers gather to explore the latest advancements in battery development and production. This event offers a unique platform to discuss cutting-edge measurement solutions for battery cell, module, and pack testing, with a focus on high-voltage data acquisition, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and high-speed power analysis.
High-Voltage Testing – The Foundation for Reliable Battery Performance
Modern battery cells, modules, and packs must operate under increasingly demanding conditions, requiring test solutions that can accurately capture voltage dynamics, transient events, and charge/discharge cycles. High-voltage measurement plays a key role in battery development by providing insight into efficiency losses, degradation mechanisms, and operational safety.
Gantner Instruments’ high-voltage data acquisition (DAQ) solutions offer the scalability and precision needed for battery pack validation, inverter efficiency testing, and full powertrain assessments. Our high-speed, modular DAQ systems allow engineers to capture microsecond-level data across multiple high-voltage channels, ensuring accurate and reliable test results even under extreme conditions.
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) – Unlocking Battery Health Insights
Understanding the internal behavior of batteries is essential to optimizing performance, extending lifespan, and predicting failure modes. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is a powerful tool that provides deep insights into battery degradation, charge transfer resistance, and thermal stability.
Gantner Instruments’ multi-channel, high-power EIS solution enables real-time analysis of battery chemistry, impedance response, and state-of-health (SoH) changes over time. By integrating EIS with high-resolution thermal and voltage measurement systems, engineers can develop more accurate battery models, enhance charge management strategies, and improve overall system efficiency.
Precision Power Analysis – Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Battery Systems
As battery-powered applications demand greater efficiency and performance, precise electrical and mechanical power measurement is essential. Power analyzers play a crucial role in BMS testing, inverter validation, and charge/discharge efficiency assessments, ensuring that every component of the energy storage system operates at peak efficiency.
Gantner Instruments’ GPA100 Power Analyzer provides high-speed, high-accuracy power measurement with 4 MHz sampling per channel and ultra-low noise performance. These advanced analyzers enable engineers to evaluate real-time energy flow, identify losses, and optimize powertrain efficiency in both R&D and production environments. Featuring Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) analysis, they allow for precise assessment of power quality, making them essential tools for ensuring the reliability of battery systems, inverters, and charging infrastructure.
Quiescent Current Measurement – Detecting the Hidden Power Drain
Battery performance is defined not only by its capacity and charge cycles but also by energy losses that occur when the system is idle. As modern battery systems integrate increasingly complex battery management systems (BMS), control units, and monitoring sensors, even minimal power leakage can significantly impact battery longevity and efficiency.
Gantner Instruments’ Quiescent Current Measurement System provides the resolution and accuracy needed to detect and analyze parasitic current losses down to the microampere level. Designed for real-world measurement conditions, this solution enables engineers to evaluate standby power consumption, wake-up cycles, and system shutdown behavior, ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards and optimizing battery longevity for electric vehicles and stationary storage applications.
Why Visit Gantner Instruments at Battery Conference 2025?
The Battery Conference 2025 trade exhibition is an opportunity to connect with key players in the battery industry and explore the latest developments in energy storage, battery production, and advanced testing methodologies. At our booth, you will have the opportunity to:
- Experience live demonstrations of our high-precision battery testing solutions
- Gain insights into the latest measurement techniques for battery performance optimization
- Meet our experts to discuss how Gantner Instruments can enhance your testing and validation workflows
📍 Location: Eurogress Aachen, Monheimsallee 48, 52062 Aachen
📅 Date: April 1, 2025
For those interested in deepening their understanding of battery research and development, the event continues on April 2-3 with the international conference Advanced Battery Power, featuring in-depth technical presentations and discussions.
Join the Conversation – Let’s Talk Battery Testing
Battery technology is advancing rapidly, but progress is limited without precise, high-resolution measurement data. Join us at Battery Conference 2025 in Aachen to explore how Gantner Instruments’ industry-leading DAQ solutions provide the accuracy and scalability needed to drive battery innovation forward.
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