ANDRITZ Schuler has delivered a 1.5-gigawatt formation line to a leading battery manufacturer in southern Germany. Since early 2026, the plant is producing battery cells for a renowned German OEM.
German premium car manufacturer
The facility serves as a mass formation line for innovative cylindrical booster cells, which enable particularly fast and energy-efficient charging and discharging cycles and are therefore suitable for use as booster batteries in electric vehicles (EV). The anonymous end customer is said to be a renowned German premium car manufacturer.
Activation of cell chemistry
Formation is the final step in the battery cell manufacturing process. In this procedure, after electrode production and cell assembly, the cellʼs chemistry is activated through charging and discharging processes. Powered by technology from ANDRITZ Sovema, which was acquired by ANDRITZ Schuler, the formation line is said to deliver unique performance.
Two million data points per second
With more than 50,000 channels, 200 formation chambers, integrated power electronics, and a complete track & trace system, the fully automated system collects more than two million data points per second from the batteries and enables automated loading and unloading. The 22-meter long and each ten-meter wide and high facility is designed for high energy efficiency and features an intelligent service and maintenance concept.
Specializing in digital solutions
With this major order, the subsidiary of the international ANDRITZ Group is positioning itself as a key player in global battery cell production, states CEO Martin Drasch. In addition to its expertise in battery cell production, ANDRITZ Schuler also offers comprehensive services such as installation, commissioning, and support throughout the entire life cycle. “Our extensive experience in digital solutions and data management, along with our commitment to increasing energy efficiency through advanced power electronics, play a pivotal role in this European collaboration,” says Drasch. According to the company, the team is already working intensively on follow-up orders.
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