Solutions from production to recycling of battery cells will be shown by Schuler, Sovema and other partners at Battery Europe next monthAccording to recent estimates, global demand for lithium-ion batteries will more than five-times to nearly 5,000GW hours by 2030. To meet the enormous demand,
Schuler, together with its latest acquisition
Sovema, based in Italy, offers machines and lines for mass production of energy storage devices, especially for electric cars. The two companies are now introducing these solutions at the
Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, taking place from 23-25 May.
Schuler’s and Sovema’s production lines can cover the key process steps. These include solutions for battery cell assembly and formation. During formation, the first charging and discharging processes are carried out. In addition, Sovema subsidiary Bitrode will be unveiling its new Bitrode Digital Cycler. The BTDC is a precision charge/discharge test system specifically designed for high-capacity cells with regenerative capabilities.
Schuler will also be represented one hall away (booth 8-F61), exhibiting equipment to produce prismatic and cylindrical battery housings. Furthermore, dewatering and drying technologies used in the production and also for recycling of energy storage systems from Andritz Separation can be seen – for the recovery of valuable materials including lithium, cobalt and graphite. Other exhibitors include packaging handling specialist
Jorgensen Engineering and
NPB Automation.