Resonate Testing will invest £475,000 (US$586,000) to establish the first battery testing facility on the island of Ireland. Invest Northern Ireland has offered support to the company to help it develop the new battery testing facility and invest in the equipment. The facility includes an explosive and fireproof chamber, multiple battery abuse test rigs, a preparation area and robust sensor equipment.

We have provided leading specialist engineering test facilities to the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector for almost a decade. This new battery testing facility marks a significant milestone for our business, positioning us at the forefront of the rapidly growing rechargeable battery sector.

Through mechanical and environmental testing, we can ensure product adequacy in the severest and most demanding environments, resulting in batteries that are fit for purpose across a range of industries. We are immensely grateful for the support from Invest NI, which has enabled us to expand our capabilities and bring this pioneering facility to life. We are delighted to be supporting our own net zero ambitions and contributing to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for the rapidly evolving battery sector.

—Tom Mallon, Director at Resonate Testing

Currently, lithium batteries in the UK and Europe are self-certified, but increasing pressure for stricter regulatory testing and restrictions on transporting batteries on aircraft or via postal and courier services presents significant opportunities for the company.