Imagine printing thin layers of lithium metal onto a foil, similar to how a newspaper is printed on a giant roll. This process adds a tiny protective shield to stop the battery from degrading or catching fire. It uses lasers and smart sensors to make sure every millimeter is perfect, then recycles any leftover scraps to save money.
Current lithium metal anode production is too slow, unstable, or expensive for mass-market Gen 4/5 batteries. There is a critical lack of high-throughput, sustainable manufacturing lines within the EU.
A TRL7 pilot production line featuring R2R vacuum coating, in situ sputtering, inline monitoring, laser cutting, and a data-driven Digital Twin.
If you are a battery pack producer dealing with low energy density in current cells — this project developed a roll-to-roll production method for Gen 4b/4c/5 anodes that enables thinner, high-purity lithium layers for longer-range vehicles.
If you are an equipment manufacturer dealing with slow batch processing of anodes — this project developed an upgraded R2R vacuum coater with inline monitoring and laser cutting to increase production capacity.
If you are a recycling firm dealing with high material waste during battery fabrication — this project developed a circular economy strategy to maximize scrap recovery and recycling rates at the end of life.
The project targets a high production capacity at a competitive cost, though specific price points are not provided in the available data.
Yes, the project aims to reach TRL7 by demonstrating a real-world 1st of kind EU-based LiM anode production pilot line.
Based on available project data, the consortium is led by AVESTA HOLDING (ABEE), but specific licensing terms are not disclosed.
The project runs from 2025-06-01 to 2029-05-31, meaning the pilot line results will be available by mid-2029.
It uses a roll-to-roll (R2R) physical vapour deposition method and includes a data-driven Digital Twin for seamless integration into the European market.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercialization, with a 50% industry ratio consisting of 8 industrial partners and 3 SMEs. Led by AVESTA HOLDING, the group spans 7 countries and balances 5 research centers and 2 universities with technical experts in digital twins and laser physics, indicating a strong push toward industrial application rather than pure theory.
Contact AVESTA HOLDING in Belgium regarding the R2R vacuum coater pilot line.
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