Comau has announced a cooperation with Intecells to optimise the use of cold plasma in industrial battery cell manufacturing processes. The two companies plan to eliminate the need for solvents and binders in battery cell production.
A major reason for the cooperation is that Intecells has patented a new application for cold plasma to develop a cost-effective technological route for customers looking to integrate this new technology into existing cell production lines.
The plasma-based solution shortens cycle times and reduces energy consumption during soaking and drying in existing cell production lines. It also improves cell capacity, cycle stability and production quality for a wide range of battery types and sizes, write the manufacturers.
“Our collaboration with Intecells marks a pivotal step in redefining how battery cells are manufactured. By combining Intecells’ disruptive technology with Comau’s electrification technology and expertise, we are working to deliver a practical path for integrating next-generation plasma processes into existing production lines, starting with the validation of cold plasma technology within scalable manufacturing operations,” said Gian Carlo Tronzano, Head of Battery Cell Global Competence Center and of P&E e-Mobility.
Xiaohong Gayden, founder and CEO of Intecells, added: “Our partnership with Comau gives Intecells the means needed to accelerate development, will revolutionize the way battery cells are manufactured and will support our customers globally.”
Recently, Comau presented a new platform for cell forming, albeit still in a small series. Stellantis also divested from the company in January, but the company remains active in the recycling project Reinforce and the EU battery project FASTEST.
