Design for Certification and/or MVP
BMS/Control
Systems Integration
Low Volume Prototyping
Validation/Durability Testing
Architecture Design (lithium, SuC, Multi-Chem)
Facilities & Equipment
Battery Testing:
120 Cell Testing Channels are all 0-8V, 400A very high accuracy with custom controls. This is unique in the industry (most use 0-4V, 50A and build up)
8 High Voltage Test Channels - Aerovironment ABC-150s and ABC-170s for module and pack testing
Wide range of thermal management – thermal chambers, Peltier junctions, digital cooling loops, high temperature water baths
Module Prototyping & Assembly:
Suited for modules or cell to packs utilizing wire or heavy ribbon intercell connection
Coming November 2021!
Pack Prototyping & Assembly:
Suited for rapid hand assembly of packs ranging from 1kWh to 150 kWh
Able to handle packs up to 5,000 lbs
Pack Innovation Capabilities
Inbound Cell Testing and Sorting
Module Joining
Potting, Anti-propogation Material Handling
EoL Module Testing
Module and Pack (material) Handling
3D Case/Tray Printing
Cable and Wiring Harness Prototyping
BMS
Passive and Active Balancing (and related algorithms and controls)
Vocational/Supervisory Control
Cloud Connectivity, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning
CEST Partners
About Us
The Center for Energy Storage Technology (CEST) is located on the in Columbus at Ohio State University’s Innovation District. CEST is operated by SZN Power Solutions, which is a tier one engineering firm. CEST serves automotive, grid, marine, and battery OEMs as well as their suppliers