Battery factories and battery manufacturing
Controlled environment, the heart in a battery factory
The world is becoming more and more dependent on batteries, no matter if we talk about the devices we carry in our pockets, the electrification of the transportation sector, energy storage or electrification in general.
Lithium-ion batteries stand out (at the moment) as one of the most promising technologies in the sector, thanks to their energy density, cost competitiveness and cycle life.
The Li-ion battery value chain is not just about the so called gigafactories. Sure, the cell assembly factories are the final part of the chain that puts all the different components together. But before being assembled, all of these components need to be produced. And that production process is far from simple. Most of the components require carefully controlled environments with tight tolerances when it comes to temperature, humidity, particles, etc. This is true for the anode and cathode materials as well as for the separator film and other components.
AirSon has deep knowledge in the battery sector
The knowledge in the industry varies vastly. China, which today represents 80% of the battery cell manufacturing, will no longer be the hot-spot for the growth in the battery value chain – Europe will. In other words: there is a lot of experience in Asia, but less so in Europe.
Understanding your requirements – that’s our job
To create a reliable design of cleanrooms and dryrooms for the factories of tomorrow, it’s important to understand the different production steps. And it’s just as important to achieve the extreme conditions needed for the most critical areas as it is to not overshoot in the areas with lower demands. At AirSon, we have worked with high-profile names in the battery industry for years and you can rest assure that we have the competence to not only design the most reliable battery factory of tomorrow, but also that you will receive the most energy-efficient plant.
The future is electric
Electrification is the future, and will have a significant impact on the energy sector. As a result of sustainability trends, the industries of tomorrow will require an increasingly holistic design approach to achieve CO₂ and plant-efficiency goals. The facility’s technical and energy infrastructure needs will be increasingly complex and digitalized. Those with the ability to leverage this, will reap the benefits of lower energy consumption, more uptime and overall site performance.
Other battery technologies
While lithium-ion batteries currently attract attention as one of the sector’s most promising technologies, there are also other technologies on the horizon. AirSon is involved in several projects relating to other energy storage technologies and we are happy to help you with your specific process needs.