Cambridge EnerTech’s
Advances in Production & Automation for Global Battery Manufacturing
(世界の電池製造における生産と自動化の進歩)
世界需要を満たすための生産効率・品質の最大化
2023年12月13日〜14日
世界各国がEV需要を満たすべく、先を争って電池の製造能力の拡張を進める中、製造工程の自動化が、EVの消費者への順調な普及のための新たな重要な要素となっています。電池生産量の急増を受けて、製造装置の市場機会は2027年までに年間120〜170億米ドルに達すると見込まれています。今回の会議には、電池製造の自動化に関連する主要企業が参集します。世界各地から集まった組織から、今後の電池製造の行く末について聞くことができる絶好の機会を見逃さないようご注意ください。
12月13日(水)
Registration Open10:30 am
Organizer's Welcome Remarks2:00 pm
Craig Wohlers, Executive Director, Conferences, Cambridge EnerTech
INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION
自動車生産におけるイノベーション
Presentation to be Announced2:10 pm
Improvement of the Weld Joint in Ultrasonic Welding by Laser Structuring of the Current Collectors
Hakon Gruhn, Research Associate, Technical University of Braunschweig
A limiting factor in the manufacture of high-capacity cells in pouch format is the internal contacting of the current collectors with the arrester tab. Ultrasonic welding has proven to be a robust and quality-assured process there. At the same time, the number of weldable foils is limited, especially on the anode side. However, laser structuring of the copper foils in the area of contacting can roughen the surface and produce a better contacting quality. This effect is reflected in increased mechanical strength and reduced electrical resistance.
Upscaling of 3D Electrode Architectures for High-Performance EV Batteries
Wilhelm Pfleging, PhD, Head of Group Laser Materials Processing/Lithium-Ion Batteries, Institute for Applied Materials (IAM-AWP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
3D architectures in high-mass-loaded electrodes have significant impact for electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries, such as cycle lifetime, lithium-plating, cell degradation, and high-rate capability. Fast charging and high power operation for high energy batteries with thick-film electrodes becomes possible. Ultrafast laser structuring of cathodes and anodes in roll-to-roll processes is currently being upscaled to push this technology towards TRL6 and beyond.
Session Wrap-Up
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)3:25 pm
Advanced Fiber-Based Silicon Anode Designed for Performance and Scalability
Cameron Peebles, PhD, Battery Technical Manager, Alkegen
In this talk, Alkegen will report on two things: 1) the rapid progression in material scaling and US-based manufacturing of SiFAB silicon anode materials in New Carlisle, IN, and 2) cell performance of the manufactured SiFAB silicon anode material with respect to rate capability, fast charge, swelling, and cycle life.
Automated Leak & Integrity Testing of Batteries
Thomas Schwoerer, President, ZELTWANGER Leak Testing & Automation
Giga factories require highly effective leak tests for cell packs and trays to catch up with China. This presentation shows solutions to advance the throughput of modern factories and fundamental principles of testing. Newest principles accelerate the high volume production and ensure batteries are safe and leak-proof. This presentation illustrates the physical principles and their practical application in machinery to build modern Li-ion batteries.
Integrated Traceability and Quality Concept in Battery Cell Production and Implications for the U.S. Market
Paul Wolff, Associate Partner, P3 Automotive
Along with the increasing demand, announcements of the global battery supply outline lithium-ion battery production capacities of over 6 TWh in 2030. Many cell manufacturers struggle with major obstacles while striving to achieve their announced production capacities. Especially quality losses during the initial years of operations significantly impact the business plan. The major challenge for the cell manufacturers and equipment suppliers is to identify these potential quality threats and mitigate the risks. An integrated quality and traceability system to measure quality KPI’s and consider them for product and production optimization is key to a successful production ramp-up.
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)5:10 pm
Close of Day5:50 pm
12月14日(木)
Registration and Morning Coffee8:30 am
Organizer's Remarks9:00 am
Craig Wohlers, Executive Director, Conferences, Cambridge EnerTech
INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION
自動車生産におけるイノベーション
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)9:10 am
Fireside Chat: Developments in the Lithium-ion Battery Industry from the Lithium Chemicals’ Perspective
Since the onset of the pandemic, various demand-drivers for lithium-ion batteries have shown peculiar trends. To look forward, the lithium-ion battery supply chain should look back at these trends, particularly the breadth of applications on the one hand, and the variables impacting supply of lithium chemicals on the other hand.
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)10:10 am
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing10:45 am
Basic Characterization of Inductive and Conductive Electrode Drying for Lithium-ion Battery Production
Tobias Krueger, Research Associate, Technical University of Braunschweig
This study focuses on the development and prototypical implementation of two new drying processes based on electromagnetic induction and conductive heating. Inductive and conductive drying experiments were carried out on lithium-ion battery electrodes, which were subsequently characterized regarding their mechanical and electrical properties. Based on the results, the transferability of the already known influence of the convective heating process on the properties of the electrodes to the inductive and conductive heating processes is evaluated.
Automated Quality Control of Ultrasonically Welded Cell Foil Tab Using Eddy Current
INNOVATION IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR MANUFACTURING
製造用ソフトウェアの開発におけるイノベーション
Software-Defined Imaging: AI Visual Inspection for Improved Quality & Yield
Keven Wang, Co-Founder & CEO, UnitX
80% of the challenge in machine vision is lighting. A good lighting, when coupled with state-of-the-art AI software, solves visual inspection with low false acceptance and false rejection. This talk covers the advances in lighting and unique approaches to imaging.
Networking Lunch (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)1:05 pm
Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing - Last Chance for Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)2:00 pm
OVERCOMING THE PITFALLS TO GIGAFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
ギガファクトリー建設:潜在的危険の克服
Battery Gigafactory Construction, Planning, and Execution Success Factors
Jon Haider, Capital Project Expert, Operations, McKinsey & Company
The rapidly growing EV market has incited an equally accelerated need for the construction of battery gigafactories, which are critical components in closing the supply-demand gap for energy storage. Building these gigafactories demands careful planning, almost flawless execution, and a deep understanding of the construction landscape, material and equipment supply chains, and team culture.
Presentation to be Announced2:55 pm
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)3:15 pm
Networking Refreshment Break3:50 pm
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, INCENTIVES & POLICIES FOR MANUFACTURING GROWTH
製造部門の成長に向けた、労働力開発・インセンティブ・政策
Battery Industry Clusters: How Policies, Incentives, and Workforce Guide Where We Grow
Nathaniel Dick, Business Development Manager, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina EDPNC
A deeper dive from the state-level perspective of the new policies built to encourage industry growth as well as an introduction to the incentives and workforce training programs commonly used to attract and grow the battery industry.
Digital Twins for Efficient Training of Engineers and Operators in Battery Manufacturing
Alejandro A. Franco, PhD, Professor, Reactivity & Chemistry of Solids Lab, University of Picardie Jules Verne
The manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries is a complex procedure that encompasses multiple steps and various parameters. It is crucial to develop tools that can facilitate the preparation of future gigafactory workers for this intricate task. In this presentation, I will introduce a series of innovative virtual reality digital twins that have been developed in my research group. These digital twins give the promise to revolutionize the effective teaching of battery concepts and the efficient training of battery scientists, engineers, and operators.
Close of Conference4:55 pm
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