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How Avocet Research Centre Is Helping Reduce Battery Weight with Flyweight

by | September 18, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

In aerospace, defence and motorsport, battery weight can influence range, endurance, payload and overall system performance. At the Avocet Research Centre, this challenge led to the development of Flyweight, a bimetallic pouch cell tab designed to reduce the amount of...
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Unconventional Battery Tabs: Avocet Research Centre Explores New Materials and Designs

by | August 17, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

Battery development does not always fit within standard specifications. New cell designs and demanding applications can require different materials, unusual geometries, or components designed specifically around a particular performance requirement. At the Avocet...
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Improving Battery Tab Performance at the Avocet Research Centre

by | July 28, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

Every component within a lithium-ion pouch cell contributes to overall performance, including those that often receive little attention during the early stages of development. One example is the polymer film used on battery tabs. At the Avocet Research Centre, we work...
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Avocet Research Centre: Reducing Risk in Battery Development

by | June 15, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

Developing a new battery component or material can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Whether it's a new tab design, coating, foil, or surface treatment, identifying technical challenges early can save significant time, cost, and effort later in development....
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Why Early Validation Matters in Battery Materials Development

by | May 19, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

In battery manufacturing, delays at the materials stage can slow down entire development programmes. A component that fails testing, a coating that performs inconsistently, or a material that cannot scale commercially can all lead to lost time and increased cost....
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Battery Materials Development at the Avocet Research Centre

by | April 23, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

As demand for advanced batteries continues to grow, the focus is shifting toward the materials that enable performance, safety, and scalability. At the Avocet Research Centre, our work in battery materials development is centred on solving practical challenges faced...
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Laser Processing for Hydrogen Applications

by | March 23, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

Hydrogen technologies are expanding across sectors such as energy, transport, and industrial systems. As these applications scale, material performance becomes critical, particularly in environments where durability, corrosion resistance, and reliability are...
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Laser Processing as a Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Surface Treatments

by | February 23, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) has traditionally been used to deliver corrosion protection and surface durability across many industries. Today, increasing regulatory pressure and environmental concerns are driving manufacturers to look for safer alternatives that still...
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Advancing Laser Processing for Sustainable Surface Engineering

by | February 11, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

At Avocet Research Centre (ARC), we specialise in developing and validating laser-based surface engineering processes designed to replace traditional chemical treatments, offering cleaner, safer, and more scalable alternatives for advanced manufacturing. As we prepare...
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Avocet Research Centre to Showcase Sustainable Technologies at MRE 2026

by | January 20, 2026 | General | 0 Comments

Avocet Research Centre (ARC) is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Materials Research Exchange (MRE) 2026, taking place in London from 18–20 February. As part of the UK’s leading showcase for advanced materials innovation, this event provides a valuable...
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