Imagine replacing the liquid inside a battery with a flexible, solid material that doesn't leak or catch fire. This project builds a smart factory line that can print and stack these materials like a high-tech sandwich. It's like moving from hand-making a few cakes to having a fully automated bakery that ensures every battery is perfect.
Current lithium-ion batteries are reaching their energy density limits and pose safety risks. Moving to solid-state batteries is difficult because the materials require entirely different manufacturing tools than traditional graphite-based cells.
A digital-driven proof-of-concept pilot line for Gen 4b SSB cells. This includes optimized solvent-free extrusion routes and roll-to-roll processing for 1 Ah and 10 Ah cells.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with limited driving range and safety concerns — this project developed a Gen 4b SSB pilot line that delivers higher energy density and improved safety for both systems and workers.
If you are a battery producer dealing with high carbon footprints and expensive liquid electrolytes — this project developed solvent-free extrusion and roll-to-roll processing that reduces costs and environmental impact.
If you are a systems integrator dealing with the difficulty of scaling lab-scale batteries to mass production — this project developed a digital-driven pilot line using Digital Twins and Machine Learning to optimize assembly.
Based on available project data, the project aims to decrease the carbon footprint and overall cost of production through sustainable mass production and innovative manufacturing solutions.
The project is developing a proof-of-concept pilot line at TRL 6, which serves as a foundational step toward large-scale manufacturing of Gen 4b SSB cells.
Based on available project data, the project is establishing a new European value chain for the commercialization of Gen 4b SSB cells, implying the creation of proprietary manufacturing processes.
The pilot line integrates Industry 4.0 and 5.0 concepts, including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Machine Learning algorithms, and Digital Twins for simulation.
The project period runs from 2022-08-01 to 2026-07-31, with the goal of reaching TRL 6 by the end of the term.
The consortium is highly industry-oriented with a 46% industry ratio, comprising 13 partners across 7 countries. With 6 industrial partners (including 4 SMEs) and 6 research organizations, the project balances academic discovery with commercial application, specifically targeting the European automotive value chain.
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