Safion GmbH

Safion entwickelt Batteriediagnoselösungen für Kunden entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette – von Qualitätsprüfung über Lebensdauerprognose und Zustandsbewertung bis zu Second-Life-Tests, um stets den Betrieb und die Sicherheit von Batterien zu optimieren. Mit dem Messverfahren wird das Fundament für eine schnelle, kosten- und ressourcensparende technologische Leistungssteigerungen in der Batterieverwendung gelegt. In Sekundenschnelle kann die Real-Time-EIS-Methode von Safion, mit einer überlagerten Anregung, von bis zu 32 Impedanzpunkte gleichzeitig messen. Auf diese Weise wird die Messzeit von Minuten von, wie bei herkömmlichen Verfahren, auf Sekunden reduziert.

Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG

Preparation technologies for lithium-ion batteries
From the world-market leader for preparation systems in the lead-acid battery field
The preparation of battery pastes ranks among the most demanding of tasks in the mixing technology field. For this very reason, technologies from the EIRICH company are regarded as indispensable by top-name battery manufacturers all over the world. Nowhere else can producers and consumers alike benefit in such high measure from the advantages of EIRICH mixing technology.
EIRICH – trend-setter in the field of preparation systems for batteries
At the beginning of the 1990s, EIRICH kicked off an enduring technological trend with its EVACTHERM® process for the production of lead-acid batteries. It was thanks to this innovative preparation process that the lead-acid battery was successfully developed into the AGM* battery. The planetary mixer now widely used in the battery industry was invented by EIRICH at the beginning of the last century. It was further developed into the EIRICH mixer with its unique mixing principle, which has been regularly optimized on the basis of decades of experience and successfully incorporated in new areas of application. It offers fascinating possibilities, including for manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries.
Gaining a competitive edge with the right technology
The right preparation technology is a major precondition for advanced battery systems with very high energy densities, endurance and safety. And the right partner is indispensable for anyone wishing to offer modern and environmentally friendly products on a long term basis. At the same time you benefit directly from our research and development activities. Because EIRICH and renowned companies, universities and competence networks have been working jointly for decades on future battery concepts. Regardless of whether you are active in the electromobility field or in the development of stationary energy storage concepts, EIRICH will always be able to offer you the best preparation solution for your future battery concepts.
The global battery market holds unimagined possibilities for companies. With our tailor-made technical solutions we would be glad to help you make in the most of these possibilities.

Fraunhofer Allianz Batterien

Welcome to the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance
High-performance batteries are key components in mobile and stationary electrically powered applications and are also the most complex elements in these systems. Particularly in high energy and output ranges, the durability and reliability of a system must be high, placing significant technical demands on the batteries.
Through research in the field of electrochemical energy storage, the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance develops suitable technologies and conceptual solutions to application level, paying particular attention to their social, economic, and ecological impacts. Optimization is needed across a series of disciplines. The competences of the 24 members of the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance cover materials, cells and cell production, systems and integration, recycling, simulation, digitalization and testing. The Fraunhofer Battery Alliance develops, optimizes, and characterizes customer-specific materials and manufacturing processes for batteries and develops complete battery systems for a range of applications. Therefore, the institutes operate special pilot plants for transferring results obtained in the laboratory up to industrial scale. Research and development work aims to increase the tolerance to external influences and improves the storage properties and intrinsic safety, paying attention to aspects of the cell manufacture. Emphasis is placed on lithium-ion systems, next-generation batteries, redox-flow batteries and high-temperature storage devices.
In recent years, two spin-offs have been formed from member institutes of the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance. Our Fraunhofer spin-offs develop new solutions from application to market maturity based on technologies and know-how from research.
The Batalyse GmbH developed a software system to automate time consuming manual data processing like file gathering, categorization and evaluation for R&D, production and QM with focus on electrochemistry. Sort and filter your test, analysis and production data for specific materials, projects, customers and performance. Link material properties, with production parameters and product performance, receive structured data and apply your AI to optimize your processes and products. Batalyse is a spin-off of the Fraunhofer ICT and the software is used by many institutes of the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance.
In 2019, volytica diagnostics GmbH, another successful spin-off of the Fraunhofer IVI, was founded, focusing on reliable condition monitoring of batteries based on field data. volytica diagnostics focuses on safe and easy-to-integrate battery diagnostics solutions based on decades of research.

Helmholtz-Institut Münster (HI MS; IEK-12) des Forschungszentrums Jülich

Welcome to Helmholtz Institute Münster (HI MS; IEK-12) of Forschungszentrum Jülich!
As the lifeblood of every battery cell, the electrolyte ensures that all components work effectively together. By electrolyte research, Helmholtz Institute Münster makes a significant contribution to the success of mobility and energy transition. When researching and developing innovative battery cell technologies, scientists at HI MS also ask the key question: How can we ensure the cost-effective and long-term storage of large quantities of generated electricity using a small amount of space?
The priority areas of research are the five classes of electrolytes: solid anionic electrolytes, solid cationic electrolytes, polymer electrolytes, liquid electrolytes, and hybrid electrolytes. HI MS’ existing expertise and infrastructure covers a broad spectrum of the theory, chemistry, and technology behind electrolytes, battery cells, and battery systems.

PEC

For its global customer base, PEC offers solutions and expertise in:
Battery Testing Solutions
Automated Cell Finishing Lines
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Battery Testing Solutions
PEC is the worldwide leader in cell, module and pack test equipment for advanced batteries and energy storage systems. Our test equipment combines very high control and measurement accuracy with an excellent dynamic behavior. This results in very precise, near real time simulations of demanding applications in electro-mobility, renewable energy, aerospace and defense. PEC also supplies test systems for primary batteries and consumer applications.
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Automated Cell Finishing Lines
PEC has been a frontrunner in the delivery of turnkey automated cell finishing lines for the growing number of electrical vehicle programs worldwide. These cell finishing lines cover all operations from right after the electrolyte filling, such as soaking, formation, degassing, ageing, grading and sorting and supply the pack assembly with a steady flow of completely finished and sorted cells. PEC offers standard solutions for pouch, prismatic and cylindrical cells.

WKM Wärmeprozess- und Klimaprüftechnik Michel GmbH & Co. KG

Seit über 25 Jahren sind wir spezialisiert auf die Beratung und Projektierung von Anlagen und Maschinen im Bereich der Materialprüfung, Forschung und industrielle Fertigungstechnologie. Insbesondere in den letzten 7 Jahren haben wir im Bereich der Elektromobilität und Brennstoffzellenforschung eine Vielzahl wegweisender Projekte umgesetzt. Wir verstehen die Herausforderungen und Chancen dieses dynamischen Marktes und haben unser Fachwissen kontinuierlich erweitert, um Ihnen die bestmögliche Lösung zu bieten.

C3 Prozess- und Analysentechnik GmbH

C3 Prozess- und Analysentechnik GmbH offers measurement and laboratory technology around the battery application area. Gamry Instruments‘ systems (electrochemistry, spectroelectrochemistry) are used to characterize batteries and components in R&D and QC. Software packages such as EIS (Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy) are used here. Measuring cells and other accessories complete the Echemistry program. THINKY’s highly efficient centrifugal mixers enable bubble-free production of e.g. electrode pastes. The thermal conductivity measurement systems from Hot Disk AB can be used to characterize both pure materials and composite materials with regard to their thermophysical properties for thermal management.

Pfeiffer Vacuum

Vacuum Technology and Vacuum Pumps from the leader
For 130 years, the name Pfeiffer Vacuum has served as a guarantee for advanced vacuum technology, high quality vacuum solutions and first-class service. We offer a wide range of process pumps for vacuum drying and electrolyte filling in R&D and Industry environments with outstanding performances for short cycle times and efficiency. With our leak detectors, we are able to leak test battery components, all cell types, battery modules and packs as well as cooling units. Furthermore, baseline investigations in the fields of humidity measurement, permeation and end-of-line testing are possible.
Li-ion batteries have become an integral part of our everyday life. They are used in mobile devices such as laptops, smartphones and other wearables. Batteries are even powering our cars. But how are these compact power storage devices manufactured and what does it all have to do with vacuum and leak detection?
The application of vacuum is required at various stages of production in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries: Vacuum is required during the mixing process of the so-called slurry, which is applied to the battery cell electrodes. The coil drying and electrolyte filling also takes place under vacuum.
In general, the pumps generate the vacuum which is needed for the different production processes. The pumps have to have a high resistance to poisonous and toxic fumes in drying, filling and formation processes. Pfeiffer Vacuum pumps generally are known to be robust and efficient to ensure sustainable production of Li-ion batteries.

MATTHEWS ENGINEERING

Unser Markenportfolio von Saueressig, Olbrich, Polytype Converting und Terrella Energy Systems bündelt in einzigartiger Weise umfassendes und tiefgreifendes Wissen sowie technische Kompetenzen, um ganzheitliche Lösungen anzubieten, die höchsten Marktanforderungen gerecht werden. Basierend auf jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung in der Verarbeitung bahnförmiger Materialien haben wir uns von einem Marktführer im Bereich Druck und Verarbeitung zu einem Innovationsführer für die Energie- und Automobilbranche entwickelt.

Carl Zeiss Microscopy Deutschland GmbH

ZEISS eMobility Solutions – From energy to eMotion
Die zunehmende Nachfrage nach Elektrofahrzeugen führt zu einem Umdenken in der Automobilindustrie, da sich der Aufbau eines elektrischen Antriebsstrangs deutlich von dem eines Fahrzeugs mit Verbrennungsmotor unterscheidet. Dieser Wandel hat zudem enorme Auswirkungen auf die Produktion sowie auf die Montage der Komponenten und stellt durch erhöhte Präzisionsansprüche neue Herausforderungen an den Qualitätssicherungsprozess.
ZEISS eMobility Solutions vereint eine Auswahl an Produkten aus dem ZEISS Portfolio und bietet damit einzigartige gesamtheitliche mess- und prüftechnische Lösungen für alle Komponenten der E-Mobilität: Von der Batterie, über die Leistungselektronik, hin zu E-Motor und Getriebe – From energy to eMotion.