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City Labs Receives NIH Award to Develop Leadless Pacemaker Betavoltaic Power Source
Miami, FL, November 14, 2024—City Labs has been awarded a Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. This significant funding will support the advancement of City Labs’ innovative betavoltaic battery for leadless pacemakers, employing scalable fabrication techniques...
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July 2025 | Tips & Information
Low‑Power or High‑Power? Choosing the Right Battery for the Job
When engineers design electronics, choosing the right power source is crucial. Understanding the difference can be the key to a device’s success, longevity, and reliability, and there are several different battery types to choose from. City Labs’ NanoTritium™ batteries are designed specifically for ultra-low-power systems that require consistent, dependable energy….
June 2025 | Tips & Information
Building Power Solutions for Emergency Systems
In times of crisis, reliable power is not just a convenience; it’s a lifeline. Emergency systems—from communication networks to environmental monitoring devices—depend on consistent energy sources to function effectively. However, traditional batteries often fall short in critical situations, especially in remote or harsh environments. This is where City Labs’ NanoTritium™…
June 2025 | Tips & Information
Building Sustainable Batteries
As industries increasingly look toward greener technologies, batteries face growing scrutiny, not just for how they store energy, but for the long-term environmental impact they leave behind. For truly sustainable energy systems, it’s not enough for power sources to be compact or high-performing. They must also be efficient over their…
May 2025 | Tips & Information
Challenges in Powering Devices in Remote or Harsh Environments
From deep beneath the ocean to far beyond Earth’s orbit, modern technology is venturing into places humans rarely go—and staying there for a long time. Whether it’s a sensor monitoring climate change in Antarctica, a satellite system orbiting the Earth, or a communications relay in a secure defense application, the…
May 2025 | Tips & Information
The Unique Benefits of Tritium
Tritium, a rare isotope of hydrogen, serves as the power source behind our solid-state betavoltaic batteries. But why tritium? Why not one of the many other radioisotopes available for nuclear energy applications? The answer lies in a careful balance of safety, efficiency, longevity, and regulatory feasibility—a balance that tritium strikes…
April 2025 | Tips & Information
Designing for Ultra-Low Power Applications
In a world of rapidly advancing microelectronics, engineers and innovators face a persistent challenge: How to power devices that must operate reliably for years—often in extreme, remote, or inaccessible environments—without maintenance or battery replacement. Whether it’s sensors on the Moon, secure communications gear in the field, or medical implants inside…
February 2025 | Tips & Information
Exploring Vibration Resistance in Betavoltaic Batteries
In today’s advanced technological landscape, devices deployed in demanding environments require power sources that can endure extreme conditions. From aerospace systems to industrial machinery and transportation technologies, vibration resistance is a critical factor in determining the reliability and longevity of these power solutions. With their unique solid-state design and robust…
February 2025 | Tips & Information
The Role of Betavoltaic Power in the Internet of Things
In today’s interconnected world, the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming how people live and work. This revolutionary network of physical devices—ranging from home thermostats to industrial sensors—is designed to communicate, collect, and exchange data, enabling seamless integration between the digital and physical realms. As IoT continues to expand,…
January 2025 | Tips & Information
The Impact of Temperature on Battery Performance
Temperature significantly influences the performance and safety of batteries. Understanding these effects is critical for selecting the right power solution for your application. This article explores the effects of temperature on battery performance and highlights the unique advantages of City Labs’ NanoTritium™ technology. How Temperature Affects Traditional Batteries Many different…
January 2025 | Tips & Information
The Future of Pacemaker Technology: Long-Term Power With NanoTritium™ Batteries
Pacemakers are life-saving devices for patients with arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), ensuring their hearts beat at the correct rate. However, the lifespan of pacemaker batteries has long been a limiting factor in cardiac care. Leadless pacemakers (i.e., pacemakers without electrical leads) have emerged as an alternative to traditional pacemakers, boasting some…
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