Accelerating Development & Testing of Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Cells
SoCal Research Lab specializes in ML/AI-based next-generation cell development and state-of-the-art cell testing backed by nearly two decades of high performance results.
Whether you're looking for outsourced testing for early phase prototypes, or our turn-key cell development expertise, the SoCal Research Lab serves as an extension of your research and engineering teams.
The SoCal Research Lab offers cell development packages to help you accelerate your next-generation lithium-ion cell project.
Cell Testing
SoCal Research Lab offers cycle testing (charge/discharge) for a variety of cell types at various temperatures, including room temperature, low temperature, and high temperature.
· Cylindrical cells (60A channels)
· Large pouch (240A channels)
· Current Accuracy ± (0.1% RD + 0.05% FS)
· Voltage Accuracy ± 2mV
· Test Channels: 0-6A (small pouch cell), 0-60A (cylindrical cell) & 0-120A (Large Pouch Cell)
· Test Chamber Temperature Accuracy ±1 deg C
· Test Chamber Range (Standard) 0-50 deg C
*Prices for standard cell testing range from $1,300 to $1,500 per channel.
Custom Pouch Cell Manufacturing
Custom cell manufacturing is available - either individual components or complete 3 electrode cells.
• Electrode materials & designs
• Electrolyte packages
• Complete cells start to finish
Electrode Manufacturing
• Slurry Mixing – Planetary Mixer, Dispersion Mixers, Ultrasonic mixing, etc.
• Coating – 2 Slot Die Coating Machines
• Calendering – Calendaring Machine with heated rolls
• Slitting – Slitting Machine
• Electrode Drying – Vacuum Drying ovens
• Electrode inspection - Vision System
Cell Assembly
• Electrode punching
• Stacking
• Tab Welding
• Electrolyte Filling
• Pouch Sealing
• Degass
• Formation
*Cell & electrode build prices range from $2,500 to $3,000 per day (could vary based on cell type).
Machine Learning/AI Analysis
Advanced predictive modeling is available to accelerate your development process.
Our Electrochemical Cell Model is based on the porous electrode theory (Newman Model) and includes additional physical phenomena not included in packaged battery modeling software.
*Machine learning/data analysis prices range from $1,600 to $2,000 per day (could vary based on SOW).
Additional Capabilities Available
• Resistivity 4-point probe
• Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Dry Through Impedance
• Hegman Gauge
• Karl-Fischer (KF)
• Gas Chromatography (GC) – BID
• Biologic VMP3( CV, EIS, cycling, LSV, etc.)
• Biologic BCS Tester
• High Precision Coulombic Efficiency Tester
• Gurley Meter
• Microscopes
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Conductivity Meter (electrolyte)
• Differential Thermal Analyzer (DTA)
• Micrometer ProGage
• Keyence LK-G Series - Displacement Sensor
• Particle Size Analyzer
• Pycnometer
• Viscometer
• Instron
• pH Meter/Conductivity Meter
• Tap Density Measurement
• Hi-Pot
• Keyence Imaging Equipment
• Auto-titrator
• Solids Content Analyzer
• SEM, EDS, XPS, NMR, FTIR, Raman, GC-MS, ICP, and more (through partners)
Custom Pouch Cell Manufacturing
Specializing in all phases of development from lab-scale to large-format electric vehicle size cells with energy densities exceeding 850 Wh/L and 340 Wh/kg.
Machine Learning/AI Analysis
An engineering approach focused on utilizing data features extracted from actual use cases in order to produce models that are transferrable to drive cycle data and similar situations.
Cell Testing Services
A wide range of channels are available for testing the performance of cells, either for short-term characterization or for the long-term life cycle of the device.
Electrode Materials & Designs
Electrolyte Packages
