Auburn demonstrates high-power battery for next-generation defense applications

Generating dynamic, high-energy pulse power is one thing. Doing so while keeping batteries cool and safe, however, has been another. Auburn University and IntraMicron Inc., a partnering engineering technology development company, showcased a revolutionary means to safely meet the extreme demands of pulse-power electrical systems tailored for next-generation defense missions at a special demonstration Dec. 7. There, guests witnessed emulated pulse-power mission load discharges powered by a cutting-edge, 1,000-volt lithium-ion battery pack, as part of the team’s ongoing efforts to enhance the na