Battery manufacturing, and in particular the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries, used in key sectors such as electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, requires rigorous control of thermal processes. Inadequate temperature control can lead to design faults and compromise battery safety.
This is why Fuji Electric power controllers are essential for lithium battery manufacturers. They ensure accurate temperature measurement and control, minimizing risk and optimizing quality for any lithium battery manufacturer.
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The market for lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate batteries is at the heart of today's technological innovations, fuelling a range of booming sectors. The high energy density and enhanced performance of a lithium battery make it an essential industrial innovation, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems. These batteries are designed to meet specific requirements, such as extended autonomy and high energy efficiency.
By the way, lithium-ion batteries are not to be confused with li-ion batteries or lithium-ion cells, which are used for domestic purposes.
The energy transition underway around the world, encouraged by carbon neutrality targets, is driving strong growth in demand for lithium-ion batteries. In Europe, for example, the European Commission has set the target of banning the sale of combustion-powered cars by 2035, prompting the automotive industry to turn massively to research and development (R&D) of high-performance electrical technology for vehicles and energy storage. The lithium-ion battery is characterized by its long life, low self-discharge rate and low maintenance requirements, making it ideally suited to electric car batteries and renewable energy storage systems.
What's more, the lithium-ion battery is crucial in reducing the carbon footprint of energy storage technologies, thanks to its energy efficiency and recycling potential. This makes them not only a logical choice for manufacturers seeking to meet environmental standards, but also a sustainable solution to support the global energy transition.
This trend is driving exponential growth in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, estimated to reach a global market of 129.3 billion USD by 2027, up from 54.4 billion USD in 2023. However, this rapid expansion is not without its challenges. Battery manufacturers must not only increase their production capacity, but also guarantee the impeccable quality of their batteries to meet not only the high demand for batteries, but also the safety and performance requirements of consumers. What's more, as energy costs rise and environmental safety regulations tighten, it becomes crucial to develop energy-saving processes.
The production of lithium-ion batteries, while promising, faces several major technical and energy challenges. One of the most critical aspects of the battery manufacturing process is temperature control during the production of diaphragm seals. These films need to be extremely thin and uniform to ensure effective insulation while allowing the passage of ions between the electrodes of lithium batteries.
However, the design of these ultra-thin battery films requires exceptionally precise thermal regulation. The slightest fluctuation in temperature can lead to defects in the films, such as variations in thickness or structural irregularities, which in turn can cause short-circuits in the batteries.
Manufacturers like Batteries Prod, for example, are faced with the need to control temperature perfectly throughout the manufacturing process of each battery. However, this need for precision often comes up against energy constraints. At a time when energy prices are rising and companies are increasingly subject to targets for reducing their carbon footprint, it is imperative to minimize energy consumption while maintaining optimum quality levels and battery production capacity in order to maximize yield and for business development.
So lithium-ion battery manufacturers not only need solutions that offer extremely accurate measurement and temperature control technology, but also solutions that are reliable, energy-efficient and capable of being easily integrated into large-scale battery manufacturing processes.
To meet the challenges of the lithium-ion battery industry, Fuji Electric SCR power controllers are positioned as leading-edge solutions, combining precision, mobility, reliability and energy efficiency.
APR-V power controller and APR-D power controller are specially designed to ensure ultra-precise temperature control , essential for the production of high-quality battery diaphragm seals . Fuji Electric's power controllers are distinguished by their ability to manage power ramp-up progressively, thanks to precise measurement and regulation of the phase angle of the AC power supply. This approach avoids the thermal shocks that can occur with traditional control systems.
By integrating these regulators into the extrusion process used to produce ultra-thin diaphragm seals , manufacturers can guarantee uniform temperature distribution, an essential quality for maintaining film uniformity and preventing structural defects.
In addition, Fuji Electric controllers integrate advanced monitoring and communication functions for your battery manufacturing process.
In particular, APR-V power controller technology is able to detect anomalies such as overheating, overvoltage or undervoltage in real time, and immediately adjust the control parameters to keep the temperature close to the set point. This not only improves the reliability of the production process, but also reduces the risk of downtime, boosting operational performance and optimizing the lifespan of battery plant equipment.
What's more, Fuji Electric power controllers are simple to install and operate, making them easy to integrate into existing production systems. Their compact design and dimensions save space and wiring, while the intuitive functions and ergonomic user interface make adjustment, maintenance and equipment life particularly easy.
In the current context of transition to more sustainable mobility, the use of lithium batteries is more crucial than ever. These batteries are at the heart of the innovations that are shaping the market for sustainable energy use.
At Fuji Electric, our expertise plays a key role in improving the production processes of any lithium battery manufacturer. Our controllers not only ensure precise temperature control , but also optimize energy efficiency, meeting the industry's stringent requirements. Thanks to our expertise in designing cutting-edge measurement technology, we can help improve the production capacity of high-quality batteries, essential for supporting clean, sustainable mobility.
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