SEICA AT THE BATTERY SHOW NORTH AMERICA – OCTOBER 13-15 – BOOTH #2038
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Seica will showcase its latest advancements in EV battery testing at The Battery Show North America, in Booth #2038, taking place October 13–15, 2026, at Huntington Place in Detroit. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Seica’s innovative production testing solutions for EV systems and battery storage modules.
During the event, visitors will have the chance to meet Seica's experts and explore technologies specifically designed to address the evolving challenges of electric mobility testing. As the EV market continues to grow (global electric car sales increased by 20% in 2025, exceeding 20 million units, according to the International Energy Agency – IEA), manufacturers are facing increasingly complex demands in their production processes. In this context, testing has become a critical factor in improving productivity, ensuring product reliability, and optimizing overall manufacturing costs.
In particular, ensuring the quality and reliability of electrical connections between battery cells remains one of the most crucial and demanding aspects of battery pack production. These connections are fundamental to the proper functioning, safety, and longevity of the entire system. To address these challenges, Seica has developed a comprehensive portfolio of advanced test solutions capable of validating all EV components with high precision and efficiency.
At the core of this portfolio is the Pilot BT product line, a generation of flying probe systems specifically engineered for battery pack testing.
The Pilot BT system enables top-side access to battery packs and performs highly accurate parallel Kelvin measurements on more than 32 cells simultaneously, reaching a throughput of up to 4,800 cells per minute in its maximum configuration. Its large test area and integrated, industry-standard handling system ensure efficient and reliable battery transport throughout the testing process.
For more complex applications, such as double-sided battery packs and systems with integrated BMS electronics, Seica offers the Pilot BTV. Thanks to its vertical configuration, this system extends probing capabilities to multiple sides of the battery under test, enabling comprehensive validation even in advanced structural pack designs. The ability to perform simultaneous and automatic three-dimensional access significantly enhances both test coverage and efficiency.
The latest addition to the family, the Pilot BTP, has been designed as a fully automated, horizontally oriented solution that provides maximum flexibility. It is particularly well suited for prototype validation, new product introduction (NPI), and testing of prismatic battery packs, as well as for low- to medium-volume production environments where adaptability is essential.
Pilot BTP is part of Seica's new OPERA Series, the next generation of open, scalable test solutions designed to meet the evolving challenges of electronics manufacturing. OPERA stands for Open Era, and embodies Seica’s philosophy of flexibility, customization, and innovation through a modular hardware and software architecture.
As EV platforms increasingly evolve toward software-defined architectures, the role of the Battery Management System has become more central than ever. Modern BMS units are required to handle higher voltages, implement advanced balancing strategies, and manage predictive algorithms while complying with stringent safety requirements. In this context, Seica's Compact BMS line has been developed to accurately replicate real operating conditions, enabling manufacturers to simulate battery behavior before pack integration. This approach helps reduce risk, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with the latest safety standards.
Another crucial aspect of battery testing is measuring the internal resistance (IR) of the cells. Uneven current distribution can cause dangerous temperature variations within the battery pack. Seica offers solutions for both direct current (DCIR) and alternating current (ACIR) resistance measurements, with tools like the Mini80 and Mini200, which can be integrated into automated systems or used for manual testing or random sampling in the quality department during in-coming inspections.
All systems feature Seica's VIVA™ software platform, designed to support intelligent integration across the customer’s manufacturing ecosystem—from MES interaction and traceability to real-time data collection and repair operations. VIVA also incorporates AI-based diagnostic enhancements to improve fault detection and suggest optimized test strategies.
Each platform is equipped with Canavisia's Industrial Monitoring solution, enabling remote supervision of power consumption, temperature, environmental conditions, and operating behavior. This supports predictive maintenance and aligns with today’s Industry 5.0 standards for measurable, interconnected performance.
2026 marks a milestone year for Seica as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Seica, a Powerhouse of Smart Innovation, High-Performance, and Integrated Solutions, is waiting for you at Booth #2038!