The term electricity stems from the Greek term for amber, i.e. electron, which becomes static electric when rubbed e.g. by a cloth. Now, electrification is amongst the buzzwords of our time. Another one is digitalization, which is also a form of electrification. The bottom line is that with a lack of electricity, less and less things will actually function. Therefore, electricity is becoming a more critical commodity, not least due to the growing need for the energy supply to be renewable and sustainable. The very first usage of electricity was by a kind of battery, theLeyden jar, invented around 1750, while in 1800, the first true battery was invented, theVoltaic pile. So batteries provided the primary electricity source before the development of electric generators and electrical grids took place around 1900. Successive improvements in battery technology facilitated major electrical advances, eventually leading to the powering of PCs, mobile phones, handheld tools, electric cars etc.
The second article below touches on some challenges ahead for the battery industry.
- IoT cybersecurity standard added to the CB scheme!
Initiated by Norway, the ETSI 303 645 standard for IoT cyber security of consumer products has finally been added to thelist of standardsfor CB certification.
- Attending the annual “Black Hat” conference in USA
Black Hat is a premiere cybersecurity event uniting global experts and exploring the newest threats, defenses, and vulnerabilities through workshops, presentations, and live demos. The aim is to elevate skills, fortify defenses, and stay ahead in a fast-changing digital world.
New European regulation on batteries and waste batteries
In Europe, batteries are seen as a key to the decarbonization process and the shift towards zero-emission modes of transport. Demand for batteries is expected to grow by more than ten-fold by 2030. At the same time, end-of-life batteries contain many critical raw materials that can be utilized to reduce the dependency on third countries for supplies.
Saudi Arabia introducing Off/Stand-by energy requirements
The Saudi Arabian authority SASO has published a new regulation with Off/Standby requirements for electrical and electronic products. For the following types of products, the requirements will apply from 1 July 2024:
Global brand owners are continually concerned about keeping up with regulatory compliance requirements worldwide. As such, the major Chinese PC manufacturerLenovo, which is since 2021 the world's largest personal computer vendor by unit sales, organizes every year regulatory training for alltheirOEMsuppliers.
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