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What is a Busbar? Understanding the Backbone of Modern Electrical Power Systems

January 28, 2026 3:34 pm | By

In virtually every piece of electrical equipment—from switchgear and power distribution panels to EV battery packs and AI data centers—busbars... View Article

Busbars: The Unsung Backbone of AI Data Centers and Associated Power Grids

November 12, 2025 5:34 pm | By

As artificial intelligence (AI) workloads continue to expand, the infrastructure that powers them is evolving rapidly. While servers, GPUs, and... View Article

Optimizing Induction Soldering and Brazing for Busbars

July 14, 2025 8:17 pm | By

Storm Power has recently expanded our range of soldering and brazing process options to include induction process capabilities. Induction soldering... View Article

Overview of Edge Conditioning and Sealing for Laminated Busbars

March 30, 2025 10:24 am | By

Proper edge conditioning and sealing is a critical consideration for laminated busbars for a number of reasons, including: Safety: It... View Article

Expansion of Powder Coating Tank & Process Capacity Optimizes Production, Cost, and Quality

February 26, 2025 5:11 pm | By

Recently, Storm Power expanded our fluidized powder coating tank capacity to provide additional benefits to our customers, including streamlining production,... View Article

AI Can’t Do It All: Why Human Engineers Still Should Lead Busbar Design

May 21, 2026 12:10 pm | By

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how industries think about design, analysis, and problem-solving. In manufacturing and power distribution, that shift is... View Article

Best Practices for Busbar Fabrication Design Guide

April 23, 2026 5:01 pm | By

Understanding best practices for busbar fabrication is a critical factor for success that encompasses many different design techniques that need... View Article

Selecting Between Copper and Aluminum for Busbars

March 22, 2026 1:05 pm | By

Selecting between copper and aluminum busbars in high current systems comes down to balancing electrical performance, weight, cost, and environment—then... View Article

Meeting AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR Requirements in Power Distribution Components

February 19, 2026 5:09 pm | By

Power distribution components in aerospace and defense programs must demonstrate consistent quality, traceability, and controlled handling of sensitive data and... View Article

Optimizing Flexbraid Busbars – What, Why, Where and How

October 29, 2025 12:55 pm | By

Flexbraid Busbar technologies provide important design options for a widening range of applications across multiple industry segments. This new Storm... View Article

Understanding Part Marking Options & Best Practices

September 24, 2025 5:57 pm | By

Busbars often need to include markings for serial numbers, part numbers and/or safety information (phase colors, manufacturer, polarity, etc.). Different... View Article

How 3D Printing Helps Optimize Busbar Manufacturing

August 4, 2025 12:28 pm | By

As part of our continuous improvement program, Storm has been selectively integrating 3D printing at various points in our design... View Article

Understanding Insulation Materials and Options

May 27, 2025 5:29 pm | By

Choosing insulation materials for busbars involves considering several tradeoffs based on their specific properties and applications. This new Applications Note... View Article

The Case for Longer Laminated Busbars and How to Manage Design Issues

January 28, 2025 6:50 pm | By

Busbars have been evolving for over 100 years, with many waves of technology innovation continually expanding busbar capabilities to address... View Article

The Ins and Outs of Busbar Die Fabrication

November 15, 2024 3:22 pm | By

Die fabrication is a critical factor in the design and production of electrical busbars. Proper integration of die fabrication into... View Article

Best Practices for HiPot Testing of Busbars

October 11, 2024 4:47 pm | By

HiPot testing, short for high potential testing or high voltage testing, is a type of electrical safety test conducted to... View Article

Five Questions Customers Are Asking About Busbars

September 26, 2024 3:02 pm | By

  As leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of busbars, Storm Power Components is continually responding... View Article

Comparison of Busbar Powder Coating Methods: Best Practices and Trade-offs

August 22, 2024 8:49 am | By

Powder coating busbars offers important benefits, including: Increased Durability Electrical Insulation Aesthetic and Functional Finishes Chemical Resistance Environmentally Friendly Processes... View Article

Storm Power Quality Program Guides Everything We Do

August 19, 2024 7:25 pm | By

At Storm Power Components, our Quality Management System is tightly interwoven into our core values and is designed to provide... View Article

Best Practices for Reducing Busbar Weight While Maintaining Ampacity and Performance

August 15, 2024 1:03 pm | By

Reducing the weight of busbars while maintaining ampacity (the ability to carry current) can be challenging, especially for applications where... View Article