Battery technology consulting that powers success.
From benchtop chemistry to commercial cell manufacturing — the trusted advisor named on the deals investors actually close. Independent. Fixed-scope. NIST-traceable.
What we deliver
Eight ways teams use us.
Pick one engagement or stack them. Every scope is fixed-price unless you specifically want time-and-materials.
Cell formats we test
From coin-cell to pack-scale.
Tell us your form factor — odds are we already have the rig. Custom geometries get a custom fixture.
Coin Cells
— Most rapid screeningCR2016, CR2032, CR2025 — half-cell and full-cell formats
Pouch Cells
— Pre-pilot characterization5–50 Ah, single-layer through multi-layer stacks
Cylindrical 18650 / 21700
— Production-format validationStandard EV and consumer-product format factors
Custom Form Factors
— Bespoke fixture buildSolid-state stacks, structural batteries, novel geometries
Pack & Module
— Partner facilitiesUp to 100kWh ESS-scale assemblies in collaborative test environments
Who we work with
Trusted across the battery stack.
Battery Startups
Seed-through-Series-B teams scaling from chemistry to first commercial cells
OEM Engineering Teams
Consumer-product, EV, and grid-storage manufacturers integrating new cell tech
Academic Research
University labs needing cycler infrastructure, methodology consulting, or contract testing
Investors
VCs, family offices, and corporate investors needing technical due diligence on battery deals
Grid Storage Developers
Stationary storage projects evaluating cells, packs, and BMS integration at MW scale
Defense & Aerospace
Cell qualification for mission-critical applications under DoD/MIL-STD specifications
How engagements unfold
Four steps. No surprises.
Scoping Call
We start with a 45-minute call to understand your application, your timeline, and your constraints. No NDA needed for the first conversation — we sign one before any specifics get shared.
Statement of Work
Within 5 business days you receive a fixed-scope SOW — deliverables, milestones, timeline, total cost. No T&M open-ended budgets unless you specifically request that engagement model.
Execution
Cells arrive at our Somerville lab, get logged into our LIMS, run on calibrated cyclers, and get a full chain-of-custody record. You get weekly progress updates and full data access — not just summaries.
Report & Debrief
Final deliverable is a structured technical report your engineering team can act on. We schedule a 60-minute live debrief to walk through findings and answer questions before the engagement closes.
What clients ship
Real outcomes. Named clients.
Names anonymized for confidentiality (it's a small industry) but every quote and outcome is real.
Daniel Consulting saved us six months of trial and error. They knew exactly which cycler we needed and why — and they had the calibration paperwork our investors required ready before we asked.
Battery startup CEO
Series A, lithium-metal
$200K saved on equipment churn
Set up our entire battery research lab in three months — from empty room to first cycling data. They're still our go-to when we have hardware questions or need a sanity check on a methodology.
Academic lab director
R1 university
Lab built end-to-end in 90 days
Their technical due diligence flagged risks two other firms missed. We walked away from a deal that would have cost the fund $4M. Now we don't write a battery check without them on it.
Investor partner
Climate-focused VC
$4M loss avoided
We had cells failing in the field after warranty repair. Daniel's failure analysis traced it to a separator-pinhole defect in a single supplier batch. Saved a full recall.
Consumer product VP
Power tools
Avoided product recall
Independent third-party testing carried weight with our utility offtaker that internal data couldn't. They turned around a 2,000-cycle baseline in 8 weeks.
Grid storage developer
Stationary storage
Closed offtake on independent data
vs. generic test labs
Why teams come to us.
Engagement tiers
Three ways to start.
Most teams begin with one engagement and graduate to ongoing advisory once trust is established.
Contract Testing
- Cycler time on calibrated equipment
- Custom protocol design
- Weekly progress reporting
- Structured technical report
- Live debrief call
Lab Setup & Build
- Site planning + electrical/HVAC spec
- Equipment sourcing + commissioning
- Methodology + SOP development
- Staff training
- 60-day post-launch support
Strategic Advisory
- Fractional CTO-level guidance
- Roadmap reviews
- Vendor + hiring evaluation
- Investor narrative support
- Cancel anytime, 30-day notice
Common questions
Before the scoping call.
Bring us your hardest battery question.
45-minute scoping call. No NDA needed for the first one. We'll tell you on the call whether we're the right fit — and if we're not, we'll tell you who is.
Or call (617) 997-3235 directly.
Lab
444 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
reece@
danielconsultinggroup.com
Hours
By appointment
Mon–Fri