🎸 From Rock Legends to Test Engineering – this episode of The Watt Hour takes you on a powerful journey with Tony King, whose career spans from backstage with The Beatles, Elton John, and Poison to today’s cutting-edge work in electronic test systems at Q1 Test. Hosted by William Hadala and cohosted by Ken Thompson of KTTS, this conversation dives into the electrifying world where music, innovation, and technology converge.Tony shares how his early passion for guitar led to a life on stage, eventually opening doors into test fixture design, BMS (Battery Management Systems), and functional/ICT testing for defense, medical, and aerospace applications. Learn about his hands-on experiences with PCB testing, his work on military-grade battery systems, and how Q1 Test’s nimble, vertically integrated operations are supporting next-gen technologies like AI, autonomous vehicles, EVs, and robotics.Whether you're into test engineering, electronics manufacturing, battery tech, or just love a great origin story, this episode hits all the high notes.🔋⚡ Don’t miss this inspiring blend of rock & roll and engineering precision!🔋 Subscribe for more interviews with leaders in energy storage, advanced manufacturing, tactical power, and AI-powered systems.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📺 Watch the full series: www.TheWattHour.com #BatteryManagement #ElectronicsTesting #PCB #FunctionalTesting #Q1Test #TonyKing #TheWattHour #KTTS #ICTTesting #BMS #RockLegends #TestEngineering #EVTesting #AerospaceTesting #AIHardware

“From cables to combat-ready drones — the future is electric, and it’s Made in the USA.”

In this episode of The Watt Hour, we sit down with Ken Thompson, CEO of KTTS and manufacturer’s rep for American Lithium Energy (ALE).

Ken unpacks how KTTS helps build the world’s most advanced autonomous systems — from custom cable assemblies and electronics to battery cell integration for UAVs, drones, directed energy weapons, and next-gen defense platforms.

We dive deep into:

✅ The role of high C-rate lithium-ion battery cells in high-value, mission-critical systems

✅ How KTTS and ALE are supporting UAV providers worldwide

✅ The power of U.S. manufacturing in defense and aerospace supply chains

✅ Real-world insights into integrating battery cells into loitering munitions, satellite systems, eVTOL aircraft, and more

✅ Why energy storage is the backbone of tomorrow’s autonomous military edge

💡 Whether you're an engineer, investor, or defense technologist, this conversation will open your eyes to what it takes to build and power the next generation of unmanned and electrified systems.

🔗 KTTS Website: www.ktts.us

🔗 American Lithium Energy: www.americanlithiumenergy.com

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The Watt Hour – Episode 3: Steve Pignato | Standard Fluids for HPC, Data Centers, and BatteriesIn this episode of The Watt Hour, we sit down with Steve Pignato, President of Standard Fluids, to explore the critical role of dielectric fluids in powering the future of high-performance computing (HPC), liquid immersion cooling for data centers, and thermal management in next-gen battery systems.Steve shares insights from his deep industry experience—including his work with 3M’s Novec fluids and now at Standard Fluids—discussing:• Evolution of two-phase and single-phase immersion cooling• Fluid innovation for energy-dense battery systems• Decarbonization and sustainability trends in data center design• How advanced fluids are enabling the next wave of AI, defense, and aerospace technologiesFrom the front lines of thermal innovation, this episode is a must-listen for engineers, technologists, and visionaries building the digital and energy infrastructure of tomorrow.📺 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWattHour🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-watt-hour/id1819145505🌐 Visit: TheWattHour.com#TheWattHour #StandardFluids #ImmersionCooling #HPC #DataCenters #BatteryCooling #ThermalManagement #AIInfrastructure #ElectrifyingEarthAndBeyond