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What Are Low-Profile Screws?

Low-profile screws are made with a lower head height than typical screws. These fasteners are designed with a minimal or flush head that sits close to the surface of the material being fastened — providing low visibility but a secure attachment. These components are also referred to as slim head, micro, or low-profile cap screws.

How Does “Direct-Pass” Ultrasonic Metal Welding Support EVs?

Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to look for ways to improve battery technologies despite a substantial recent reduction in the cost per kilowatt-hour for lithium-ion batteries. Many aim to significantly increase energy densities to provide greater driving distance between charges, faster charging times, and a reduced risk of overheating. This will also enable the use of nonflammable electrolytes. Increasing the energy density of EV batteries requires adding substantially more layers of the anode/ cathode/electrolyte thin foil materials used by the industry. These thin foil layers give EV batteries the ability to charge, store, discharge, and release electrons that produce the electric current that powers the vehicles.

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Filed Under: DIGITAL ISSUES • DESIGN WORLD

 

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