Category: Tips & Information

July 2023 | Tips & Information

Robotic missions to Mars have a long history, dating back to 1971’s successful touchdown of the Mars 3 lander. The success of the robotic exploration of Mars is inherently tied to the quality and capabilities of onboard power sources. In simplest terms, a rover is only as good as its…

April 2023 | Tips & Information

Nuclear fusion (not to be confused with nuclear fission) has been the subject of global scientific research efforts for the better part of the last century. The main goal of nuclear fusion research is to identify methods to harness the energy produced by fusion reactions as a new power source. …

March 2023 | Tips & Information

A recent scientific breakthrough in nuclear energy technology was achieved with the world’s first successful attempt at fusion ignition. This momentous discovery has led to unprecedented attention from both scientists and the general public and an increased effort to investigate further topics in nuclear ignition. What Is Nuclear Fusion Ignition?…

February 2023 | Tips & Information

Powering nanotechnology and microelectronic devices has become a primary challenge in today’s world. Especially as machines get smaller and more compact, the components that power them must also shrink.  When dealing with miniature low-power devices, nanowatt batteries can help provide efficient power with high reliability.  What Is a Nanowatt Battery?…

February 2023 | Tips & Information

Low-power devices are becoming increasingly complex. Supplying electricity to them can be difficult when they are in remote locations or not hooked up to a direct power source. City Labs specializes in building betavoltaic batteries that can power devices in the nanowatt, microwatt, and sometimes milliwatt range. These batteries improve…