December 10, 2025
Picture this scenario: A forklift operator flicks a cigarette onto a charging battery, with the resulting explosion as loud as a cannon. This isn’t a cautionary tale from a safety training video—it’s a real incident witnessed by H2scan personnel in an active warehouse facility. The operator survived, but the message is clear: hydrogen accumulation in … Are You Adhering to Codes? What Facility Managers Need to Know About Requirements for Hydrogen Detection Systems
Read More >The material handling industry accounts for approximately 72% of all forklifts in operation worldwide. This shift toward battery-powered equipment reflects growing environmental concerns, stricter emissions regulations and the operational advantages of electric over internal combustion power. It’s a trend that’s accelerating—by 2030, industry analysts project electric forklift sales will reach nearly 1.5 million units annually. … All Forklift Operators Experience Hydrogen Accumulation—Smart Operations Have a Plan
Read More >November 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that data center power demand will triple by 2028, driving unprecedented growth in standby power systems across critical facilities. McKinsey analysis shows that average server rack power densities have more than doubled in just two years—from 8 kW to 17 kW per rack—and are expected to reach 30 kW … H2scan Launches Next Generation HY-GUARD™ Hydrogen Sensor for Battery Applications: The Smart Solution to Invisible Danger
Read More >July 8, 2025
So, you’ve been told you need a Battery Management System (BMS) for lithium-ion batteries — maybe for a new battery installation, an energy storage project or to meet evolving safety standards. The BMS acts as the brains of the battery system: to monitor performance, keep charging and discharging within safe limits and shut things down … Why Hydrogen Detection Is a Must-Have in Your Li-Ion Battery Management System
Read More >October 24, 2024
Navigate European battery room safety with this comprehensive guide to regulations, IEC standards, risk mitigation, and compliance for standby battery systems & battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Read More >August 21, 2023
On Hydrogen Week, H2scan’s CEO Dave Meyers reflect on hydrogen’s status as a next-gen fuel for a cleaner world.
Read More >May 17, 2023
Hydrogen detection is critical for battery room safety and H2scan is educating the market about cost effective solutions.
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