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Maximizing Battery Production in the Competitive Electric Vehicle Industry
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Boost EV Battery Manufacturing

While still small compared to the ICE market, the market for Electric Vehicles is accelerating at an increasing rate, with all Automotive Manufacturers now either having or developing Electric Vehicle solutions – at last count, almost 500 different EVs. EV battery manufacturing investments must be managed to allow maximum flexibility for change and maximum return on investment. This, in turn, is driving demand for new Gigafactories, which is no easy undertaking. We can be your EV battery manufacturing partner and help create a Connected Enterprise that harnesses the value of today’s information technology innovations in manufacturing and industrial operations.

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Smart EV Battery Manufacturing Strategies

Stay ahead of the EV revolution with a smart battery production strategy. Create a sustainable world with cutting-edge tech and expertise.


Power High-Volume EV Battery Production

Meet Demand on a Giga Scale

We’ll need a lot of batteries—40 million new EV batteries a year, to be exact.

Nothing less than gigafactories can produce the billions of watts of energy needed to power the world’s electric vehicles. We’re projected to need 100 new gigafactories over the next ten years to keep up. This presents a unique opportunity to design and build digitalized, smart manufacturing facilities that deliver volumes and efficiencies never seen.

We can help you push the boundaries of what’s possible. Sheer size is not the only principle. That’s why we look at:

  • An information strategy, designed into the factory from the start
  • Analytics that turn data into insights, predicting outcomes and driving decisions
  • Quality-focused supply chain connectivity, from the material source to the showroom
  • Built-in flexibility so you’re ready for future innovations, technologies, and techniques
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Supercharging the Future of Battery Production
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Supercharging the Future of Battery Production

As you build a giga-scale production plant to meet demand, you need a smart and scalable production strategy.

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See how more innovative production drives better battery production.

Step inside a virtual plant and explore how connected systems help you move faster, waste less, and build with confidence.

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Revolutionizing EV Battery Manufacturing with Digital Battery Passport

At Rockwell Automation, we're committed to driving innovation in the EV battery manufacturing industry. 

Our latest initiative is a collaboration with Circulor, a leader in Digital Battery Passport technology. Together, we are combining Circulor’s Digital Battery Passport technology with Rockwell Automation's MES software and professional services expertise. This approach enhances transparency, sustainability, and efficiency in battery production. It aligns with global regulatory requirements and supports the industry's move towards responsible and circular practices. 

What is a Digital Battery Passport? It is an electronic record detailing the raw materials, components, and recycled content of an EV battery. This record can be submitted to EU regulatory authorities, customs, and customers, ensuring compliance with sustainability, recycling, and carbon footprint standards. The EU Battery Regulation mandates that by February 2027, all batteries entering the European market must have a digital battery passport. This regulation ensures sustainable, responsible, and circular sourcing, driving Europe towards a more sustainable and secure battery economy. It also sets a global benchmark for consumer transparency.  

Our Digital Battery Passport solutions set new standards for transparency, sustainability, and efficiency in battery production. These solutions not only comply with global regulatory requirements but also promote responsible and circular practices within the industry. 

In collaboration with Circulor, we help customers meet regulatory requirements, including embedded carbon footprint, responsible sourcing, recycled content, and state of health performance. 

Stay ahead of the curve with Rockwell Automation's innovative solutions and discover how our collaboration can help you meet your sustainability goals and regulatory obligations.


What is EV Battery Manufacturing Automation?

EV battery manufacturing automation refers to the use of advanced machinery, robotics, and digital technologies to streamline and enhance the process of electric vehicle battery production. This automation is essential for meeting the growing demand for battery production for electric cars, enabling manufacturers to increase output, improve quality control, and reduce production costs.

Automated systems handle various stages of the process, including electrode fabrication, cell assembly, module and pack formation, and testing. By minimizing human error and ensuring consistency, automation supports the development of high-performance and reliable electric vehicle battery solutions. It also facilitates scalable, efficient manufacturing environments that are critical to the future of electric mobility.

What are the Benefits of Automation in EV Battery Manufacturing?

Incorporating automation technologies into the EV battery production process comes with a wide range of benefits. Five key benefits of automation in EV battery manufacturing are:

  • Increased production speed: Automation enables faster assembly and processing of battery cells and packs, helping meet the rising demand for electric vehicle battery production.
  • Enhanced precision and quality control: Automated systems ensure consistent handling, assembly, and testing, reducing defects and improving the reliability of battery production for electric cars.
  • Cost efficiency: Automation enables significant long-term savings by reducing labor costs, material waste, and operational downtime.
  • Improved safety: Handling battery components, especially lithium-based materials, can be hazardous; automation reduces human exposure and improves workplace safety.
  • Scalability and flexibility: Automated processes can be scaled up quickly and adapted to different battery chemistries or designs, supporting innovation in electric vehicle battery solutions.

How are EV Batteries Made?

EV batteries are made through a multi-step process that transforms raw materials into fully assembled battery packs used in electric vehicles. It begins with electrode manufacturing, where cathode and anode materials are mixed, coated onto metal foils, dried, and compressed.

Next is cell assembly, where the electrodes are stacked or wound with separators and then placed into a casing to form individual battery cells. These cells are filled with electrolyte, sealed, and undergo formation and aging, a process of charging and testing to stabilize performance.

Afterward, cells are grouped into modules, which are then integrated into larger battery packs equipped with cooling systems and battery management electronics. Throughout this process, precision, cleanliness, and quality control are crucial to ensure performance, safety, and longevity in battery production for electric cars.

Build Smart EV Battery Manufacturing Facilities

Battery manufacturers are designing and building digitalized, smart manufacturing facilities that deliver never-before realized volume. FactoryTalk® InnovationSuite can help you achieve operational efficiencies in anode/cathode mixing, respond to predictive maintenance actions in coating and drying, monitor formation process genealogy, and review throughput improvements using independent cart technology. Learn how to use real-time information and analytics to keep pace with the rapidly growing demand for EV battery production.

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