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To: P. Ramamoorthy who wrote (25717)	11/19/2002 1:44:10 PM
From: ikonoklast53	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 27311

Ram, Tyco purchased Thomas and Betts which also included their TDI Batteries division. I suppose they will be the ones evaluating the Saphion technology. In Shanghai? electronicstalk.com 26 July 2002 The TDI Batteries Division of Tyco Electronics has opened its first fully integrated independent professional battery pack and cell testing facility in Shanghai, China. The facility will operate as TDI Batteries' global centre for R and D, qualification, and safety testing of battery packs, cells, PCBs and other power components. The facility expands TDI Batteries global test and qualification capability and capacity by more than 100%. An array of environmental chambers, cell and pack cycling channels, and other specialised equipment is housed in over 6000 square feet of dedicated testing space with plans for future expansion. The new facility is designed for complete in house component and battery pack approval, typically covering cell, PCB and full product assembly. Testing will include precompliance and planned compliance testing in safety, abuse, EMC, environmental reliability, performance and life testing through internal, customer and regulatory specifications and standards. "The location and expansion of this facility's capability further reinforces our unique position in the market and demonstrates our focused commitment to growth in Asia. This is the most significant investment and step forward for the company both locally and globally since the opening of the Shanghai manufacturing facility in 2000. By offering these independent capabilities in-house, we will reduce research, testing, and qualification times, and accelerate time-to-market for approved new technologies, components, battery packs and power solutions", said Dave Redfern, General Manager of TDI Batteries. "The European manufacturing facilities in Dundee, UK and Zalaegerszeg, Hungary will also benefit from the results of this dedicated testing", said Colin Malcomson, Technology Director. "We look forward to growing our partnership strength with our suppliers and continuing to add value for our customers globally", he added. TDI Batteries employs an integrated worldwide electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering design team, focused on designing and manufacturing cutting edge technology along with optimised and cost effective design solutions. The facility's unique independent testing capabilities will give key customers the ability to complete all of their required specification and environmental testing under one roof. In combination with the company's flexible manufacturing methods, this expansion enables TDI Batteries to continue to offer the complete turnkey power solution.