Fraunhofer ILT

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
With over 480 employees and more than 40 spin-offs, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is one of the leading contract research and development institutes in its field. For more than 35 years, the Fraunhofer ILT experts have been developing and optimizing laser beam sources and laser processes for production and metrology, energy and mobility, medical and environmental technology, as well as quantum technology

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.

Saueressig Group

As leading international supplier along the pre-press stage as well as of rotogravure and embossing tools, flexographic printing and special machine construction, the company offers a comprehensive expertise in five different business areas, which are now integrated as individual sub-brands under the umbrella brand of the SAUERESSIG Group.
SAUERESSIG Engineering as one of the divisions is a reliable partner for the battery / capacitor industry with deep knowledge of the market demands. The growing demands for the batteries / capacitors require increasingly more complex processes and reliability of the production and therefore the most sophisticated production engineering.
Saueressig’s product range covers state of the art calender and powder mill systems.

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.

Digatron

Digatron is an international group of companies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and with global manufacturing facilities in the USA, China, India & Italy. Digatron’s vision has always been to energize the battery world with advanced turn-key power electronic solutions for research laboratories and battery producers.
For over half a century, the company has become the recognized partner of the leading battery and automotive industry internationally. Digatron manufactures equipment, systems, and devices for the production, testing and development of power storage and batteries of any technology such as lithium, lead, NiMH, NaS and of any size, from a single cell, 12 V starter battery to the 800kW lithium module of an electric vehicle.
Digatron’s most recent innovations are from manufacturing turnkey solutions for Lithium-ion Cell assembly & formation equipment to manufacturing automotive DC fast charger infrastructure equipment used by charge point operators to meet the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market.

Institut für Stromrichtertechnik und Elektrische Antriebe (ISEA)

Das Institut für Stromrichtertechnik und elektrische Antriebe (ISEA) wurde 1965 gegründet und steht seit 1996 unter der Leitung von Univ.-Prof. Dr. ir. Dr. h.c. Rik W. De Doncker seit 1996 geleitet. Heute beherbergt das ISEA die Lehrstühle für Leistungselektronik und Elektrische Antriebe von Prof. De Doncker, für Elektrochemische Energiewandlung und Speichersystemtechnik von Prof. Dirk Uwe Sauer und für Alterungsprozesse und Lebensdauerprognose von Batterien von Prof. Egbert Figgemeier.
Der Lehrstuhl für Elektrochemische Energiewandlung und Speichersystemtechnik gliedert sich in drei Abteilungen, die sich mit Energiespeichern und deren Systemintegration beschäftigen. Unser Ziel ist es, bestehende Batterietechnologien für Anwendungen zu optimieren. Dabei spielen Technologieauswahl, optimale Dimensionierung, lebensdauermaximierender Betrieb, Managementstrategien, zuverlässiges und sicheres Systemdesign und genaue Überwachung und Diagnose für mobile und Netzanwendungen eine wichtige Rolle. Um dies zu erreichen, werden detaillierte elektrothermische Modelle und Alterungssimulationen aller relevanten Energiespeichertechnologien kontinuierlich weiterentwickelt und mit umfangreicher Laboranalytik parametrisiert.

Meet Batterieforschungszentrum / Universität Münster

MEET (Münster Electrochemical Energy Technology) Battery Research Center at the University of Münster is one of the foremost battery research centers in Germany and one of the leading drivers of top-level research internationally. With the aim of helping the urgently needed turnaround in the energy and transport sectors to succeed, the research at MEET covers the optimization of the market-dominating lithium-ion technology, the further development of other materials, and promising new approaches such as solid-state batteries. Specified on new and advanced materials, cell production and the recycling of battery cells, MEET scientists research into higher energy densities, longer lifecycles, maximum safety, improved sustainability and the lowest possible costs for energy storage systems.