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  • February 11, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Raythink outlines a three-layer approach to monitoring lithium-ion thermal risks

Thermal imaging firm Raythink has released a white paper outlining a three-layer approach to monitoring thermal risks across the lithium-ion battery lifecycle, from production and testing through charging, energy storage and end-of-life recycling. The system centers on infrared-based thermal monitoring. The first layer uses thermal cameras rated for harsh environments, deployed at production lines,…

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  • February 11, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
A California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard Part

Fifteen years after its founding, California-based QuantumScape believes it has cracked the code to solid-state batteries. Roughly the size and shape of a silvery deck of cards, the company’s anode-free, lithium-metal cells promise to address virtually all of the shortcomings of today’s lithium-ion batteries. That means higher energy density, quicker charging, more power, safer…

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