As the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors expand, so does the need for efficient and sustainable battery production. Based on recent technology studies and findings, this session aims to examine critical areas within the battery manufacturing process that present challenges and opportunities for innovation. Focusing on energy- and time-intensive production steps, it will explore the complexities and potential for improvement. The presentation also addresses the inherent difficulties in selecting and prioritizing new technologies in a landscape crowded with options. Through this lens, it will highlight the importance of a systematic approach to technology integration to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain competitiveness in the fast-paced world of battery cell manufacturing.

This session will provide:

• An overview of future battery capacity demand and production capacity growth
• Identified energy and time-intensive steps in the battery cell manufacturing process as key areas for innovation and cost reduction
• Discussion on the potential of new manufacturing technologies