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In the new hydrogen economy, all materials – including polymers – will need to be qualified for use in an H2-rich environment. Hydrogen can quickly absorb into plastic seals, gaskets, and non-metal pipes to cause damage and even danger. EWI has developed new screening tests for detecting polymer material weaknesses that can result from hydrogen...

By Henry Cialone President & CEO, EWI When first developed, collaborative robots were sometimes viewed as just another fad. By now it’s become clear that collaborative robots – cobots – are both useful and affordable. Further, despite some initial beliefs that they would destroy manufacturing jobs, there are increasing indications that cobots can help companies address immediate...

Constructing lithium-ion batteries is a complex, delicate, multi-step process. Any aberration – even a slight one – at any stage can result in a faulty or hazardous battery. EWI Applications Engineer Ajay Krishnan examines the problematic aspects of lithium batteries and how they can be improved in Lithium Battery Cells: Construction and Manufacturing Challenges. You...