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The Battery Production Department of the German Mechanical and Plant Engineering Federation (VDMA) focuses on the production technology of batteries of all technologies, with an emphasis on lithium-ion technology. Member companies of the specialist department supply machines, systems, machine components, tools, and services along the entire battery production process chain – from raw material preparation, electrode production, and cell assembly through to module and pack production. More information: https://www.vdma.org/en-GB/battery-production

TÜV Rheinland stands for safety and quality in almost all areas of business and life. With more than 20,000 employees and an annual turnover of over two billion euros, the company which was founded more than 150 years ago is one of the worldʼs leading testing service providers. TÜV Rheinlandʼs highly qualified team inspects technical systems and products around the globe, supports innovations in technology and business, trains people in numerous professions, and certifies management systems in accordance with international standards. The independent experts thus ensure trust along global flows of goods and value chains. TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the Global Compact of the United Nations for more sustainability and against corruption since 2006. More information: https://www.tuv.com/world/en/

With its solvent-free and styrene-free vinyl ester resin coating system “Steuler OXYDUR iVE”, STEULER-KCH GmbH offers protection against corrosion, thermal and mechanical stress as well as chemicals from future cell chemistries such as the sodium-ion battery. Steuler develops individual solutions for different requirements in battery production, supports its customers from planning to implementation, and guarantees professional supervision of the assembly team right through to turnkey installation. “Steuler OXYDUR iVE” guarantees reliable protection during the production of lithium-ion batteries, assembly, and recycling. The companyʼs customized coating technology adapts precisely to the specific process and production stages of the manufacturing chain in order to make its customersʼ systems safe and efficient. More information: https://linings.steuler.de/en/home.html and https://linings.steuler.de/en/application/floor-coatings-in-battery-production/branch/construction.html

Founded in Italy in 1952, Marposs S.p.A. is a globally active technology company and partner for quality assurance in production control. The MARPOSS Group develops and produces a wide range of products and solutions for the quality and process control of all components in the electric powertrain, from electric motors to batteries and fuel cells. All measurement and test results can be digitally processed, archived, and analyzed, visualized and tracked in a simple and easy-to-understand manner using integrated software solutions. MARPOSS is a reliable partner to leading automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, both for combustion engine and electric vehicle applications. The company is also active in the energy, aerospace, biomedical, household appliances, and glass industries. The Group employs around 3,500 people worldwide and is represented by more than 80 sales offices in 34 countries. More information: https://www.marposs.com/eng/ and https://www.marposs.com/eng/gauging-inspection-testing-of-battery-systems/

At “Geladen – der Batteriepodcast”, hosts Patrick Rosen and Daniel Messling talk to researchers about electric mobility, the energy transition and battery research. Over time, the format has become one of the most popular technology podcasts in Germany. The program is produced by the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) and the “Post-Lithium-Storage Cluster of Excellence” (POLiS) in Ulm and Karlsruhe. More information: www.geladen-podcast.de/

FUTAVIS GmbH has been involved in the development of modular, expandable battery systems since it was founded in 2013. The main focus is on the development of battery management systems (BMS), which the company now produces and installs as standard. Its business areas also include test and inspection systems. As a development partner for everything from electronics to entire battery systems, FUTAVIS can map and monitor the entire product life cycle. More information: https://www.futavis.de/en/

From 21st to 23rd January 2025, the Competence Network Lithium-Ion Batteries (KLiB) organized the 13th Battery Forum Germany with the support of the Federal Ministry of Research. High-ranking speakers from industry, science, and politics looked at the battery sector in Germany from different perspectives and discussed current scientific and technical priorities. More information: https://www.batterieforum-deutschland.de/kongress/

NETZSCH Group is a mid-sized, family-owned German company specializing in the manufacture of machinery and instrumentation, with production, sales, and service branches around the globe. Its three business units – Analyzing & Testing, Grinding & Dispersing, as well as Pumps & Systems – develop outstanding solutions for nearly every industry worldwide. More information: https://www.netzsch.com/en

Enpower Greentech is a solid-state battery company dedicated to the commercialization of next-gen batteries including lithium metal and all-solid-state batteries, along with their key materials. Enpower has operations in China, Japan, the United States, and Germany, drawing from the top talent and regional advantages of all four to execute on breakthrough innovations. Enpower worked closely with Nobel laureate Dr. John Goodenough, one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery, and his lab at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as with Dr. Ryoji Kanno, the inventor of the sulfide-based super-ionic conductor, at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Backed by Softbank and Sequoia, Enpower also maintained strategic partnerships with more than 30 established companies up and down the supply chain. Having verified a record-breaking lithium metal battery with an ultra-high energy density of 520 watt-hours per kilogram, Enpowerʼs mission is to realize a carbon-neutral future through the promotion of next-generation batteries. More information: https://www.enpower-greentech.eu/