UKBIC operates the UK's national battery development facility, providing manufacturing scale-up and training for companies in the battery sector. The facility enables organizations to transition battery technologies from research to industrial-scale production, addressing the need for efficient and scalable battery manufacturing processes in the automotive industry.
Funding
$37.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many battery technology companies face challenges in scaling up their manufacturing processes from laboratory research to industrial production. This transition requires specialized facilities and expertise, which can be a barrier for organizations aiming to commercialize new battery technologies.
Solution
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) operates a national battery development facility that provides manufacturing scale-up and skills training for companies in the battery sector. UKBIC bridges the gap between battery research and mass production by offering open access to advanced equipment and expertise in battery manufacturing. The facility enables organizations to develop and refine their battery manufacturing processes at the scale needed for industrial production, initially focusing on the automotive sector but with wider applications. UKBIC's capabilities cover various stages of battery production, including mixing and coating, calendering, slitting cylindrical and pouch cell assembly, formation, aging, testing, and module and pack assembly.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes battery manufacturers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and educators involved in developing and scaling up battery technologies, particularly for the automotive sector.
Features
- Open-access facility for scaling up battery manufacturing processes
- Equipment for mixing and coating, calendering, and slitting
- Cylindrical and pouch cell assembly capabilities
- Module and pack assembly lines
- Battery formation, aging, and testing equipment
- Skills training programs for the battery sector workforce
- Pilot line to bridge the gap between small-scale demonstrators and larger-scale production
- Battery development laboratory with clean and dry zones, and cell cyclers