Articles by Thomas Parker

Battery-pack failure modes
NDT | Test & Inspection

Best Practice Nondestructive Testing for EV Battery Packs, the Equivalent Channel Method

SAE International’s Battery Standards Testing Committee recently issued a recommended practice that established nondestructive in-line production test methods for evaluating water leak tightness for propulsion battery packs.
Thomas Parker
August 18, 2025

In 2023, SAE International’s Battery Standards Testing Committee, consisting of over 20 companies in EV battery manufacturing and testing, was tasked with recommending practices for evaluating liquid leak-tightness in battery packs.


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Automated Battery Testing
Test & Inspection

Leak Testing EV Battery Cells and Modules Is Critical to Avoiding Defects

The leak testing industry has progressed to where electrolyte leak testing of every cell can be performed at production line speeds.
Thomas Parker
November 14, 2024

Leak testing of EV battery cells and modules is vital for safety and defect prevention in North America's growing mobility industry. Early detection of leaks, especially during module assembly, saves time and money while ensuring quality control.


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