By Em Jankauski
LEMONT, Ill. – Two industry leaders in EV have recently become sponsors of the Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition including the Battery Innovation Center, Inc. and Vibration Research.
“We’re eager to have BIC and Vibration Research onboard as sponsors,” said Ajay Gnanasekaran, senior program director of the BattChallenge. “BIC joins us as a sustaining-level sponsor bringing technical battery expertise along with their industry connections and advanced test capabilities.”
“Vibration Research joins us as a supportive-level sponsor providing data acquisition equipment for vibration testing,” Gnanasekaran added. “Both will play critical roles in our university and vocational school students’ progress this year.”
The BattChallenge is a three-year engineering competition that challenges North American universities and their vocational partners to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery pack into Stellantis’ 2024 Ram ProMaster EV.
Battery Innovation Center, Inc.
Battery Innovation Center, Inc. is a collaborative hub dedicated to accelerating the development and commercialization of safe, reliable, and lightweight energy storage systems. BIC partners with industry leaders, universities and government agencies to drive innovation across the entire battery life cycle, from R&D to low-volume production, all within our state-of-the-art 40,000 square foot facility. Its mission is to empower the next generation of battery technology, serving both commercial and defense applications.
“We are thrilled to be a sponsor of the Battery Workforce Challenge program,” said Les Alexander, BIC’s president and CEO. “This program is critical to developing the skilled workforce we need to meet the growing demand for batteries. We believe that the program will have a significant impact on the future of the battery industry, and we are proud to be a part of it.”
Vibration Research
Established in 1995, Vibration Research is the innovator in sound and vibration technology. The company lists to its customers needs and offers testing products, software and support that delivers unrivaled value in vibration control and dynamic signal analysis.
Vibration Research’s customers include engineers and technicians in automotive, transportation, aerospace, medical, military and more sectors around the world. VR’s applications solve troublesome industry issues such as test equivalency, end use, environment comparisons and test acceleration.
“Vibration Research is thrilled to sponsor the BattChallenge and contribute to shaping the future of the battery industry,” said James Van Baren, Vibration Research’s head marketing manager. “At Vibration Research, we believe that the key to innovation and sustainability lies in empowering the next generation of talent. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire and equip emerging professionals with the skills, knowledge and resources needed to drive advancements in battery technology.”
