Receiving a custom LiPo battery sample is an important project milestone, but a battery that fits the enclosure, powers the device, and completes one charging cycle is not automatically ready for mass production.
Temperature changes affect your LiPO battery in many ways. When it is very hot or cold, the battery does not last as long. It also cannot hold as much power and will not live as long. High temperatures make the inside parts break down faster. This can make the battery swell or even catch fire.
LiPo safety is non-negotiable. A lithium polymer battery can deliver high power fast, so small mistakes can escalate quickly. We keep seeing more battery-powered devices in drones, tools, medical gear, and industrial electronics, and it raises one obvious question.