JEOL Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM)
High-resolution imaging at magnifications up to 1,000,000× for nanoscale material-interaction studies.
Laboratory capabilities
A true nano look. Full-scale battery validation.
Our on-site analytical and battery-testing capabilities help BDS understand material interactions at the nanoscale, then connect those findings to measurable performance in cells and complete batteries.
Up to 1,000,000×Scanning transmission electron microscopy
Investing in deeper understanding
See how materials interact at the nanoscale.
We continue to invest in new capabilities that support our development efforts. A recent investment in a JEOL Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM) allows us to capture images at magnifications up to 1,000,000×.
This provides a true nanoscale view of the interactions among MOLECULAR REBAR® technology, surfactants, lead particles, expanders, and other additives or materials—helping our team understand how each component works within the complete system.
Analytical and material-development equipment
From imaging to thermal, mechanical, and chemical analysis.
Our laboratory brings complementary analytical methods together to investigate morphology, composition, thermal behavior, mechanical properties, mixing, and material performance.
JEOL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Surface and material imaging with energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) capabilities for elemental analysis.
Thermogravimetric Analyzers (TGA)
Measurement of mass change and thermal stability under controlled temperature conditions.
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
Characterization of heat flow, transitions, and thermal behavior in materials.
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)
Evaluation of mechanical response and viscoelastic properties across controlled conditions.
FTIR and UV-VIS Spectrometers
Spectroscopic analysis for chemical identification and optical characterization.
Haake PolyLab OS
High-shear mixing with torque measurement to evaluate processing behavior and material integration.
Instron 3367 Tensile Tester
Controlled tensile testing for material strength and mechanical-property measurement.
Supporting analytical equipment
Additional instruments and laboratory resources support formulation, quality, and development programs.
Advanced battery testing laboratory
Built for complete performance data.
Our advanced battery testing lab supports ongoing work to provide comprehensive performance data on the effects of MOLECULAR REBAR® technology. It expands our internal full-scale battery testing and provides customers with circuits for product development and optimization.
The lab includes 300 A circuits for start-stop protocols such as SBA-S0101 and other high-current testing.
- 8-channel Solartron potentiostat
- Energy-dispersive X-ray diffractometer (XRD)
- Mercury porosimeter
- Dielectric spectroscopy
- Arbin 32-channel battery tester
- Two Eirich EL1 lead-paste mixers
- MakerBot 3D printer for cell-casing production
- Water baths for 2 V and 12 V testing
- Moisture analyzer for paste quality control
- Penetrometer for paste quality control
- Pycnometer for paste quality control
- Humidity and curing chamber
- Refrigeration chamber
- Hach handheld colorimeter for water and metals testing
Working together
Alliance Partners
Strategic relationships that strengthen our materials expertise, production capabilities, and support for battery manufacturers.
Connect equipment to your development question
Build a focused testing program with BDS.
Tell us the chemistry, format, performance target, and challenge. We’ll help define the analytical and battery testing needed to support the next decision.