Boston-Hopkinton

Element Boston–Hopkinton provides advanced testing expertise for medium- to large-format battery cells used in energy storage systems, electric mobility, industrial equipment, and next-generation electrification technologies. Equipped with high-capacity cycling systems, precision data acquisition tools, and a large inventory of environmental chambers, the laboratory supports performance validation, competitive benchmarking, and long-duration endurance testing for a wide range of battery chemistries. 

With approximately 1,200 cycling channels, voltage capability up to 5 V, current delivery up to 1,200 A, high-accuracy current control, and pulse operation as fast as 5 ms, Hopkinton enables detailed characterization of cell behavior under both standard and custom-designed test profiles. The facility also provides extensive thermal conditioning with more than 150 environmental chambers capable of –70 °C to 300 °C operation, high ramp rates, humidity exposure, and air-to-air thermal shock. 

Through real-time data visibility via Voltaiq, customers can monitor test progression, analyze early performance trends, and optimize development cycles. Combined with flexible engineering support and tailored test planning, Element Boston–Hopkinton delivers reliable, high-quality insights for cell development and qualification programs.