Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp. marked a significant step in its commitment to supporting the North American electric-vehicle (EV) market by breaking ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, ON, Canada. The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027. It is planned to operate as a joint venture between Asahi Kasei … [Read more...] about Asahi Kasei breaks ground on new Li-ion battery-separator plant in JV with Honda
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Electron-beam curing for battery production offers potential solutions
By Zhijia Du, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; and Sage M. Schissel, Ph.D., applications specialist, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC Editor’s Note: This technical paper was originally published in UV+EB Technology, 2022 Q3, pages 46-51. Introduction It is no secret that batteries have become intrinsic to everyday life. Batteries have made mobile technology possible – from … [Read more...] about Electron-beam curing for battery production offers potential solutions
Boosting safety, performance and scale for EV-battery applications
By Scott Krusinski, product mgr., Automotive and Other Transportation, Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Automakers are investing heavily in electric-vehicle (EV) technology and are setting long-term goals for phasing out internal-combustion engines. This strategic shift is driven by increased lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology and product innovations extending the EV driving … [Read more...] about Boosting safety, performance and scale for EV-battery applications
Customized or standardized: Determining what’s best for your battery-manufacturing operation
By Paul Lembo, exec vp, New Era Converting Machinery, Inc. Converting-equipment manufacturers face a variety of challenges related to customization when designing and building machinery for the energy-storage industry. The need for customization, whether based on emerging technologies for conventional battery materials, such as electrodes and separators (or other markets, … [Read more...] about Customized or standardized: Determining what’s best for your battery-manufacturing operation
Slitting approaches for the value-added converting aspects of new battery-materials production
By Andree Nöh, sales mgr., Kampf Schneid- und Wickeltechnik GmbH & Co. KG The world is facing a major transformation in the energy and mobility sector, and batteries play a central role. The increasing demand for high-performance, long-life batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable energy storage will further challenge battery-materials production. … [Read more...] about Slitting approaches for the value-added converting aspects of new battery-materials production