What Ultralife does

Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI), founded in 1990 and headquartered in Newark, New York, designs, manufactures, and supports mission-critical battery and RF power solutions for Government & Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Oil & Gas markets. The company operates two product divisions — Battery & Energy Products (non-rechargeable lithium cells including Thin Cells® and ER Generation X Cells, rechargeable lithium-ion and NiCd packs, chargers, and accessories) and Communications Systems (RF amplifiers, satellite communications equipment, power supplies, speakers, and ruggedized server enclosures such as the HPE EL8000 case). Ultralife's portfolio includes more than 350 standard products plus engineered solutions for extreme environments, with proprietary technologies such as 1.1mm Thin Cells, conformal wearable batteries, the X5 hot-swap medical cart power system, and 400+ Whr/Kg lithium thionyl chloride cells.

The business model combines direct Tier 1 OEM and government sales with a solutions engineering overlay that integrates Ultralife into customer product platforms for 10-15+ year lifecycles, including cost-down exercises, design optimization, and supply chain scaling. Hardware sales dominate revenue, supplemented by professional services revenue from custom engineering. The company sells through a direct enterprise field sales force and a public e-commerce storefront, and supports customers through 9 global locations including manufacturing facilities in Newark (NY) and Raynham (MA) and additional sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ultralife is publicly traded with approximately 30.68% institutional ownership and reports under SEC filings. Recent strategic activity has been focused on inorganic expansion: the company acquired Excell Battery Group for $19 million in September 2025 and Electrochem Solutions from Integer Holdings in 2025, both consolidating North American battery capabilities. Partnerships with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (ruggedized 5G servers), Karta Healthcare (medical cart power, with the March 2026 X5-SuperLite launch), and Iris Technology (Power HIVE tactical power node) extend the addressable surface into tactical edge computing and modern medical environments. Despite these moves, Q1 2026 revenue declined 6.5% year-over-year to $47.4 million amid Communications Systems order delays and a Newark facility power outage, even as backlog reached a record $115.1 million.

Name

Ultralife

Legal name

Ultralife Corporation

Website

https://ultralifecorp.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) designs and manufactures mission-critical battery and RF power solutions, serving Government & Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Oil & Gas markets across 9 global locations with Tier 1 OEM and solutions engineering support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Batteries and RF Power Solutions

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Mission-critical batteries
• RF power solutions
• Lithium battery systems
• Tactical communications
• Medical cart power

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Battery & Energy Products: Sale of standard and custom battery products including non-rechargeable cells, rechargeable battery packs, chargers, power supplies, cables and accessories. Revenue declined 6.5% year-over-year to $47.4 million in Q1 2026.
2. Communications Systems: RF power solutions including power supplies, RF amplifiers, satellite communications equipment, speakers, and mounts for military and defense applications. Sales remained weak due to continued order delays.
3. Solutions Engineering: Custom engineering services including design integration, lifecycle support, cost-down exercises, and supply chain scaling for complex battery and power systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ultralife Corporation designs, manufactures, and supports mission-critical battery and RF power solutions, offering 350+ standard and custom products including non-rechargeable lithium cells, rechargeable battery packs, chargers, RF amplifiers, satellite communications equipment, and ruggedized server cases. The company serves Government & Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Oil & Gas markets through direct OEM engagement and solutions engineering that spans concept through 10-15+ years of field lifecycle support.

Product overview

Ultralife Corporation is a battery and RF power solutions company serving Government & Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Oil & Gas markets. The company offers 350+ standard products organized into two main categories: Battery & Energy Products (non-rechargeable cells including Thin Cells® and CR123A, rechargeable systems, and ER Generation X Cells) and Communications Systems (RF amplifiers, power supplies, satellite communications, and HPE EL8000 series). The portfolio includes specialized products like the Conformal Wearable Battery, X5 Power System for medical carts, and Edge Server Cases for ruggedized computing. Featured products like the X5-SuperLite (developed with Karta Healthcare) and UBI-2590 (for Iris Technology's Power HIVE) demonstrate the company's solutions engineering approach for mission-critical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thin Cells: Ultra-thin non-rechargeable lithium batteries as thin as 1.1mm for medical devices and specialized applications
• X5 Power System
• Edge Server Cases
• Conformal Wearable

Products and services

• Conformal Wearable Battery A lightweight, rugged, and thin rechargeable battery made of 20 small rectangles, easily concealed, with an integrated digital display and robust internal protection circuitry, designed for military and tactical users.
• Thin Cells Ultra-thin non-rechargeable lithium batteries as thin as 1.1mm with 3.0V nominal voltage, operating from -20°C to +60°C, available in custom sizes, for medical devices and specialized applications.
• X5 Power System Hot-swappable power system for medical and warehouse carts that supports devices up to 150W using 2x rechargeable batteries, weighing 6.10 kg, designed for continuous-operation environments.
• Edge Server Case (EL8000-CA) Ruggedized travel case for transporting HPE EL8000 servers by plane, designed for military and national security deployments with resistance to shock, vibration, and thermal extremes; dimensions 22.86 x 35.56 x 55.88 in and 7.03 kg.
• 20W Multiband Pocket Amplifier The smallest, lightest RF amplifier available, drawing approximately 2.25 amps, optimized for low-power PRR radios with options for in-country repair and calibration, designed for tactical communications.
• ER Generation X Cells Non-rechargeable lithium cells available in sizes from 1/2AA to D, in spiral and bobbin versions, delivering up to 30% more capacity than prior generations and more than 400 Whr/Kg energy density for remote applications.
• CR123A-Size Cells 3V non-rechargeable lithium cells available in high-power and long-life options, manufactured in the USA, lightweight with high energy density, for OEM and commercial use.
• UBI-2590 UBBL13-01 Battery High-capacity rechargeable battery delivering 288Wh of energy with flexible 15V/30V operation for tactical edge and military applications, optimized to combine multiple BB-2590 class batteries into a regulated 28V power distribution system with hot-swap capability and real-time telemetry.
• X5-SuperLite Battery Hot-swappable lithium battery for medical carts, replaceable in three seconds using one hand, capable of powering up to two USB-C devices simultaneously, designed for Karta Healthcare's nesting-design medical carts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saving nearly $1 million annually through smart battery monitoring systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Iris TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Partnership to optimize Iris Technology's Power HIVE (Hub for Integrated Versatile Energy) mission power node around Ultralife's UBI-2590 UBBL13-01 battery. The platform combines multiple BB-2590 class batteries into a regulated 28V power distribution system with hot-swap capability and real-time telemetry for military users. Prototype units are currently in test and evaluation, with customer demonstrations planned for SOF Week 2026.
• Excell Battery GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 19 September 2025Ultralife acquired Excell Battery Group for $19 million to strengthen its North American OEM footprint. The acquisition expanded Ultralife's capabilities and global reach for serving multinational customers.
• KartacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Partnership to launch advanced powered cart system with adjustable height capabilities for medical environments. The collaboration combines Ultralife's battery expertise with Karta's cart design capabilities.
• Karta HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Four-year partnership to develop powered cart systems for medical environments. Launched X5-SuperLite battery at HiMSS 2026, featuring hot-swap batteries replaceable in three seconds using one hand and capable of powering up to two USB-C devices simultaneously. Both companies developed the X5 series specifically for Karta Healthcare's nesting-design medical carts.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to ruggedize HPE's commercial 5G server technology for tactical environments. Ultralife wrapped a ruggedized solution around commercial technology to handle shock, vibration, and thermal extremes for military applications. Products include the HPE EL8000 server travel case and EL8000 Series products.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a global leader in industrial batteries, power conversion, and reserve power with deep defense and industrial exposure. It is directly comparable to Ultralife across motive power, reserve/military batteries, and mission-critical power solutions.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft designs and manufactures advanced batteries and power systems for defense, aerospace, industrial, and medical markets. Its portfolio of primary lithium, Li-ion, and mission-critical packs competes head-to-head with Ultralife's cells and battery packs.
• EaglePicher Technologies: EaglePicher specializes in defense, aerospace, and medical batteries including primary lithium and rechargeable packs. It is one of the closest direct peers to Ultralife in mission-critical defense power solutions.
• Bren-Tronics: Bren-Tronics is a leading supplier of rechargeable military battery packs (BB-2590 family) and tactical power solutions. Its BB-2590-class portfolio directly overlaps Ultralife's UBI-2590 UbbL13-01 and soldier-wearable battery offerings.
• Inventus Power: Inventus Power designs and manufactures custom battery packs, chargers, and power solutions for medical, industrial, and military markets. It competes with Ultralife on custom rechargeable packs and OEM integrations.
• Arotech Corporation: Arotech operates battery/defense subsidiaries producing primary and rechargeable batteries for military and homeland security customers. Its product portfolio and customer base materially overlap with Ultralife's defense and communications systems business.
• Tadiran Batteries: Tadiran specializes in primary lithium batteries (bobbin and spiral cells) and rechargeable Li-ion packs for industrial, military, and medical applications. It directly competes with Ultralife's Thin Cells, ER Generation X, and conformal wearable batteries.

Broad incumbents

• VARTA AG: VARTA is a broad European battery incumbent spanning microbatteries, lithium-ion cells, and energy storage. Its lithium primary and rechargeable cells for industrial and medical use cases overlap with Ultralife's specialty cell business.
• East Penn Manufacturing: East Penn is a large privately held manufacturer of lead-acid and lithium batteries for industrial, motive, and reserve power markets. It is comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial/backup battery markets where Ultralife also competes.
• Panasonic Industrial Solutions: Panasonic Industrial supplies primary lithium batteries (CR-series, BR-series) and Li-ion cells for medical, industrial, and IoT applications. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping cell products in Ultralife's primary and rechargeable battery categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ultralife-corporation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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