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Curated case studies, articles, guides, and lessons learned from battery manufacturers, researchers, and equipment suppliers worldwide. Filtered by process step, region, and company.
Lessons Learned
Jared HerringApr 2026Equipment Fire Protection: The $100M Lesson the Battery Industry Keeps Learning
Fire-protection scoping errors on greenfield battery facilities routinely trigger tens of millions in late-stage change orders. NFPA 800 is about to change how — and when — you scope it.
News & UpdatesThe 2026 Electrification Academy Roadmap
From information chaos to workflow intelligence. Explore our 2026 content roadmap and new modular training tracks.
Lessons Learned
Dr. Gael ChouchelamaneDec 2025What really matters in Battery State of Health (SoH) Testing?
We interview Dr. Gael Chouchelamane on how SoH testing influences battery design, warranty, and second-life repurposing.
Articles4 Stages of Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing for EVs
There are 4 key stages in lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing for EVs: electrode manufacturing, cell assembly, cell finishing, and operational infrastructure. Each has its own subgroups, challenges, and innovations.
Articles
Tim ShelleyJul 2025Electrode Manufacturing Process for High-Performance Batteries
Electrode manufacturing is the foundation of battery cell quality. Six steps — wet mixing, coating, drying, calendering, slitting, vacuum drying — that drive cell performance, defect rates and yield.
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Tim ShelleyJul 2025Cell Finishing: The Crucial Final Step in Battery Cell Manufacturing
Cell finishing turns the assembled cell into a stable, high-performance unit — driving rate capability, lifespan and safety. Three key steps: pre-treatment, formation, and aging + EoL testing.
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Tim ShelleyJul 2025Battery Cell Assembly: 5 Steps to Consistent Quality and Safety
Cell Assembly is a critical stage in battery cell manufacturing, involving 5 essential steps. Strict control over each phase ensures consistent quality, minimizes defects, and improves battery performance and safety.
News & UpdatesWhy Electrification Academy - A Founder's Perspective
Two weeks ago, we officially launched Electrification Academy, and the response has been overwhelming. Here is the founder’s perspective on why we started.
Articles12 Key Learnings on How to Recycle EV Batteries
The challenge facing automakers on how to recycle EV batteries summarized in 12 key learnings — from the "Wild West" market state, to AI automation, to scaling from pilot to commercial.
News & UpdatesElectrification Academy Joins Forces with ACstyria
Electrification Academy joins the ACStyria Mobility Cluster to bridge the battery skills gap.
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