Date: Thursday, March 19th
Time:
– Networking – 5:15
– Presentation – 5:30
There is no charge for this meeting – light refreshments will be served
Location:
Binghamton University
Engineering Building
Room: EB Q-23
Parking: There is a lot nearby across from Glenn G. Bartle Library – access from West Drive – Fee is $1.00 per hour
Presentation: Safety Driven Quality / Quality Driven Safety: Why Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Demands a Safety-Integrated QMS
By Eileen (Roxy) Updyke
Abstract:
As lithium-ion batteries become ever more integral to modern technology – from smartphones and electric vehicles to grid-scale storage – the importance of getting safety right has never been higher. With risks like thermal runaway, chemical instability, and manufacturing variability, these high-energy systems require more than just attention to “Form, Fit, and Function.” They demand precision and discipline across the entire value stream – from supplier and material selection to final product delivery and customer support – where a strong safety culture is not just present but fully integrated into the overall quality culture.
This session explores how a Quality Management System (QMS) that embeds safety into every process is not just a best practice, but a critical line of defense for any organization. Through real-world incidents and hard-earned lessons, we’ll examine how even small lapses in discipline can lead to serious safety risks, operational disruptions, and reputational harm. We’ll also explore how proven systems like ISO 9001 can serve as the foundation for a culture of quality that extends beyond compliance – ensuring the production of safe, high-integrity battery products, and also the protection of the employees who make them.
Whether you're in manufacturing, quality, auditing, or engineering, this talk offers practical strategies for how quality professionals can lead the charge in powering safety – and the future of energy.
Agenda:
Date: Thursday, March 19th
Time:
– Networking – 5:15
– Presentation – 5:30
There is no charge for this meeting – light refreshments will be served
Location:
Binghamton University
Engineering Building
Room: EB Q-23
Parking: There is a lot nearby across from Glenn G. Bartle Library – access from West Drive – Fee is $1.00 per hour
Presentation: Safety Driven Quality / Quality Driven Safety: Why Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Demands a Safety-Integrated QMS
By Eileen (Roxy) Updyke
Room: EB Q-23, Bldg: Engineering Building, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, United States, 13902
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