Mark D'Amato at iVT Chicago 2022
Now that lithium batteries can become an integral part of a lift truck, there is also the option of using a third-party modular lithium battery pack made by a specialist company. Will an integrated or modular battery pack become the standard? This question turns out to be pivotal for the future development of material handling equipment. In consumer devices powered by lithium batteries (like cell phones) an integrated battery is a standard choice today. A user does not need to pick and choose among multiple options or perform any maintenance on the battery; one size fits all users. When it comes to professional tools, a modular detachable battery usually does a better job.