Research & Development
Battery Testing
Accelerate innovation with ultra-accurate testing systems engineered for breakthrough battery research, advanced materials characterization, and next-generation cell development.
Accuracy Built for the Most Demanding Research
Battery R&D demands more than standard test equipment. Maccor's R&D-focused systems are designed for the exact workflows that researchers and materials scientists rely on — from rapid electrochemical characterization to complex pulse profiling at the edge of what's physically measurable.
Our Series 6000 platform is the most advanced battery test system we've ever built, delivering 1-microsecond resolution, 20 kHz sampling, and programmable waveforms with 15,000-level complexity. Whether you're validating a new anode material or stress-testing solid-state electrolyte performance, Maccor gives you the data fidelity to make decisions with confidence.
Core Capabilities
- 1μs Pulse Resolution — capture transient battery behavior with microsecond precision
- Advanced Multi-Level Pulse (AMLP) — complex waveform profiles for real-world simulation
- Frequency Response Analysis — EIS measurements down to sub-millihertz
- 20 kHz Sampling Rate — never miss a critical event
- 1 kHz Data Logging — continuous high-speed multi-channel recording
- 750μs Minimum Step — ultra-short test steps for fast characterization
Supported Chemistries
- Lithium-Ion (NMC, LFP, NCA, LCO)
- Solid-State & Next-Gen Li Metal
- Sodium-Ion & Emerging Chemistries
- Supercapacitors & Hybrid Devices
- Zinc-Air, Lead-Acid, NiMH
R&D Test Systems
Series 4000/4000H
For nearly forty-years the industry standard for battery test equipment.
Series 6000
Next-generation testing platform with breakthrough speed, accuracy, and waveform flexibility. The definitive R&D tool for serious battery researchers.
Series 6000 — Key Specs
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Time Resolution | 1 microsecond | Pulse profiling & step timing |
| Sampling Rate | 20 kHz | Transient event capture |
| Data Logging | 1 kHz | Multi-channel simultaneous |
| Voltage Accuracy | 0.02% full scale | Across full operating range |
| Minimum Step Duration | 750 microseconds | Ultra-short test sequences |
| Waveform Complexity | 15,000 levels | Programmable AMLP profiles |
| Setpoint Stabilization | <30 microsecond | Fast transient response |
What Researchers Test With Maccor
New Material Validation
Characterize novel anode and cathode materials with the accuracy needed to distinguish marginal improvements in energy density, rate capability, and cycle stability.
Solid-State Battery R&D
Specialized test protocols for solid-state and lithium metal cells, including high-voltage cycling, stack pressure monitoring, and interfacial impedance tracking.
Aging & Degradation Studies
Accelerated aging protocols, calendar life testing, and impedance growth tracking to build predictive models for battery lifetime and reliability.
Fast-Charge Protocol Development
Design and validate extreme fast-charge (XFC) protocols with AMLP pulse profiles that safely push charging limits while protecting cell integrity.
Advance Your Battery Research
Talk to a Maccor applications engineer about the right R&D test platform for your lab's chemistry, format, and throughput requirements.