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Warrior East 23 – Thales Universal Battery Charger Gen 4

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

The Universal Battery Charger Gen 4 Scalable Charging System from Thales will charge up to six BB-2525 batteries from 0% to 95% in 2.5 hours.

All told, it accepts up to eight batteries simultaneously and will charge multiple types (AN/PRC-148, AN/PRC-152, BB-2590, BB-390, and Conformal Batteries) as well as USB ports for computers, EUDs and their associated batteries.

In addition to battery state of charge and state of health indicators, it also features a built-in solar mode with solar meter.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.

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Bushido Tactical – Thermal Initiator 9v Battery Holder

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

This is Bushido Tactical‘s new Thermal Initiator 9v Battery Holder.

Features:

Retractable lanyard for fast lighting of thermal rods and automatic stowing.

Magnetic base to attach directly to the target for faster hands free ignition.

Various color illumination for no light / low light cutting situations including under night vision with IR capabilities.

Small, light and compact.

Try it out at the next TEES Total Breaching Course on September 8 – 15, 2023.

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MDM 23 – GM Defense Selected for Defense Innovation Unit’s Stable Tactical Expeditionary Electric Power (STEEP) Program

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Even before GM Defense was selected to produce the US Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle they were working on innovative solutions for the US military. Since then, they’ve done quite a bit of work on both electric and hybrid systems.

Their latest project is for the Defense Innovation Unit’s Stable Tactical Expeditionary Electric Power (STEEP) Program on behalf of the Marine Corps which seeks to offer a tactical microgrid and energy management capabilities in austere locations.

Leveraging GM’s Ultium Platform which is used in their electric vehicles, they are building a prototype to provide uninterruptable and sustainable power. GM’s STEEP solution offers intelligent tactical microgrid capabilities that work with hydrogen-powered generators, stationary and mobile battery electric power or existing fuel-powered generators to support efficient power management and distribution.

In a release from GM earlier today, GM Defense president Steve duMont stated, “This contract award demonstrates our ability to leverage advanced commercial technologies and investments from our parent company, GM, to reduce warfighter fuel consumption, and lower acoustic and thermal signatures, while providing efficient energy at the tactical edge. We are proud to win another contract award with DIU, whose mission to accelerate the adoption of commercial technology across the U.S. military aligns with our efforts to transition global defense and government customers to a more electric, autonomous and connected future.”

This is GM Defense’s second win with DIU having previously worked on prototyping a battery system based on GM’s Ultium Platform in support of the Jumpstart for Advanced Battery Standardization (JABS) solicitation.

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MDM 23 – EXO Charge STUB Power Sharing Feature

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

One of the coolest features of the Small Tactical Universal Battery from EXO Charge is the ability to transfer power from one battery to the other using the USB-C port and cable. This allows you to harvest oower from partially discharged STUBs and share across a small unit. STUB is an Army program of record but the other services are taking a look at it.

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Visit EXO Charge At Modern Day Marine And The Power Sources Conference

Friday, June 23rd, 2023

From 27-29 June 2023 the EXO Charge division of Xentris Wireless will be showcasing its next-generation, mission-ready power solutions at two events in the Washington D.C. area.

MODERN DAY MARINE

EXO Charge will be exhibiting our latest developments at booth number 2455 (Hall B) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Visit us to see the Small Tactical Universal Battery (STUB) series – and find out about our other latest developments!

POWER SOURCES CONFERENCE

EXO Charge will be exhibiting at booth number 808 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland. Our white paper, entitled “The Small Tactical Universal Battery Series – Helping To Solve Modern Tactical Power Challenges”, will be included in the conference proceedings, and we will also be conducting a poster presentation on Wednesday morning the 28th at 10am. We look forward to seeing you there!

At both MODERN DAY MARINE and the POWER SOURCES CONFERENCE EXO Charge will be highlighting the Small Tactical Universal Battery (STUB) series – the next-generation in the evolution of dismounted Warfighter power – plus two new kits designed to assist with the selection and integration of the STUB into tactical electronics:

• STUB Sample Kit – the STUB Sample Kit gives engineers, program managers, OEMs, and end users an example of each type of STUB – both single and double cell stack varieties.

• STUB Developer Kit – the STUB Developer Kit is designed to help electrical engineers create systems and devices optimized for interoperability with a STUB power source.

Whichever event you’re attending, we look forward to your visit. If you would like to book a specific day and time for a conversation, please reach out to us through our website, at www.exocharge.com – or LinkedIn.

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OpEx 23 – mySmartFuelCell

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

This is the methanol powered SFC JENNY 600S fuel cell. It is silent and does not emit a heat signature. This 600 Wh generator weighs 3.75 lbs and will charge batteries as well as communicate with them. Also offered in a 1200 Wh model.

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Rampart Range Day 23 – Hybrid Power Solutions Batt Packs

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

Hybrid Power Solutions offers battery pack systems in three sizes. Seen here is the Medium or Batt Pack Pro which offers 5,000w at 120v. The batteries of all of their systems is LiFePO4.

Their other two systems are the Batt Pack Energy at 3,000w and Batt Pack Jupiter at 7,000w. They can be configured for 120v or 240v service and 50Hz or 60Hz.

They can be recharged from shore power, vehicles, generators, solar panels, other batteries, etc.

This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart.

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Thyrm Introduces the CellVault-21, a Next-Level Storage Solution for Batteries and More

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Sunnyvale, CA – Thyrm, a leading manufacturer of innovative products for the tactical and outdoor industries, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product: the CellVault-21.

The CellVault-21 is a compact, waterproof storage solution designed specifically for 21700 batteries, which are commonly used in high-powered flashlights, vapes, and other devices. Its rugged construction and compact design make it the perfect addition to any outdoor activity, emergency kit, or EDC/duty gear.

“We created the CellVault-21 to address the need for a reliable and waterproof storage solution for 21700 batteries,” said Andrew Frazier, founder of Thyrm. “We’re excited to offer a product that not only protects your batteries from water and debris but also keeps them organized and easily accessible.”

The CellVault-21 is built from durable polymer and features an O-ring seal that provides a waterproof barrier. Its innovative design allows for quick access to your batteries. The detachable latch installs easily on all MOLLE/PALS webbing.

The CellVault-21 is not only ideal for storing batteries but can also be used to store other small essentials, such as cash, medication, or first aid supplies. Its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to carry with you wherever you go.

“We’re proud to introduce another Made in the USA product to our customers,” said Frazier. “The CellVault-21 is a great addition to Thyrm’s lineup of storage solutions for popular battery sizes including 18650, 18350, CR123, 2032, and more.”

The CellVault-21 is available now on the Thyrm website and at select retailers such as Modlite Systems.

To learn more about this innovative product, visit thyrm.com/product/cellvault-21.

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