Samsung's improved 8-point Battery Safety Check will help create safer devices

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Samsung’s enhanced 8-Point Battery Safety Check addresses safety from the component level to the assembly and shipment of devices.

According to Samsung, Durability Tests start with enhanced battery testing, including overcharging, nail puncture (as seen here) and extreme temperature tests.

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Visual Inspection: Samsung will visually inspect each battery under a guideline of standardized and objective criteria.

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Next, Samsung will use X-ray to see within the battery for any abnormalities. This is a key addition to the existing battery tests and one that will help catch battery issues observed in the case of the Note7 incidents.

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Batteries undergo a large-scale charging and discharging test.

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Samsung tests (TVOC Test) to make sure there isn't the slightest possibility of leakage of the volatile organic compound.

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This is yet another new addition to their battery testing regime that focuses on disassembling the battery to assess its quality, including the battery tab welding and insulation tape conditions - both of which contributed to the Note7 incidents.

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Accelerated Usage Test involves intensive tests simulating accelerated consumer usage scenarios.

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The Delta Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) test involves checking for any change in voltage throughout the manufacturing process from component level to assembled device.

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In addition to the improved 8-point Battery Safety Check, Samsung is also incorporating a broader set of safety measures to implement at the product planning stage to ensure safety is their first priority.