Battery Failure Analysis
When battery failures threaten your product's reputation, you need answers fast. Element's comprehensive Battery Failure Analysis services deliver the clarity you need through sophisticated processes and industry-leading experts. We provide clear, actionable insights that help you build safer products, prevent future failures, and maintain consumer confidence—all backed by sophisticated imaging and detailed documentation.
What is Battery Failure Analysis Testing at Element?
When your battery products fail, you need to understand exactly why. Battery Failure Analysis is the comprehensive evaluation of failed battery components to identify root causes for why they malfunctioned. At Element, we conduct thorough examinations using product teardowns, internal cell assessment, and extensive documentation to reveal the complete failure story. Whether addressing current failures or proactively testing new designs, our experts deliver the insights you need to prevent future issues.
What can Element offer you for Battery Failure Analysis?
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Gain clarity on why your products failed and concrete guidance on how to improve them. Working with Element, you can expect practical solutions and a systematic approach.
- Complete failure investigation process:
- In-depth product teardowns revealing internal elements contributing to failures
- Analysis of damaged products to pinpoint specific failure modes
- Detailed examination of components down to the cell level
- Clear identification of multiple contributing factors in complex failures
- Extensive visual documentation that clearly illustrates failure points through photographs, visual microscopy, 2D X-rays, and 3D CT imaging
- Expert guidance beyond just data:
- Concrete recommendations that prevent recurring problems
- Preventative design improvements based on real-world failure data
- Cost-effective alternatives that maintain performance and safety
We offer both reactive testing for in-use failures and proactive analysis for products in development, giving you complete lifecycle support for your battery products. This process can also be used to compare your product to competitors’ products for a better understanding of how it will perform in the market.
Components and products we test
Components and products we test
Get expert analysis for your entire battery product portfolio. Element test a variety of cell and battery designs across multiple chemistries, with particular expertise in lithium battery analysis. Our capabilities range from complete battery-powered products down to the internal elements of component cells. Whether you need analysis of automotive batteries, medical device batteries, or other battery-powered systems, our team has the expertise to identify failure points.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our sophisticated battery testing laboratories use advanced analytical tools including visual microscopy, 2D X-ray technology, and 3D CT imaging systems. This advanced equipment allows our team to thoroughly document and analyze battery failures with exceptional detail and precision, providing you with comprehensive evidence of failure mechanisms and clear visualization of internal damage that might otherwise remain hidden.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
With battery testing labs across the US, Europe and South Korea, we provide global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest connected technologies testing hub on our Locations Page.
Components and products we test
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Unexplained Battery Failures
Safety Concerns Damaging Reputation
Complex Failure Mechanisms
Need For Preventative Solutions
Element Experts at your service
Why Choose Element
Comprehensive Analysis Approach
Complete Testing Capabilities
Advanced Documentation
Industry-Leading Expertise
Frequently asked questions
How can product teardown help my business?
Proactive teardown can alert you to design flaws ahead of time, provide crucial risk assessment data, and offer insight on more cost-effective design choices. It can also help you understand how your product compares to competitors for strategic development planning.
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