82: A Global Perspective on the Battery Industry and Battery Testing (ft. Fred Lee, CEO of KTON)

Did you know that America is behind Asia in terms of what we know about the battery industry? Tune into this episode if you want to learn more about how KTON is bringing knowledge from Asia to America so that the US can be leaders in electrification.   In today’s episode with Fred Lee, CEO of KTON LLC, we answer questions such as:   🔹️How are batteries tested, and why it is so important to do so?  🔹What is currently different between the way companies in Asia and the US test batteries? 🔹 What role does KTON play in repurposing battery cells and recycling battery materials? 🔹What advice can listeners take away from a Fred’s extensive battery career and experiences 🔹And much more!   Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice. https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2   For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page. https://metamaterial.com/careers/   Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field.  https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN   Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science! https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop   For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at [email protected]. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod   Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated. #materialsscience #KTON #battery