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Industry Workflows

Step-by-step guides through the core industrial processes of electrification — each broken into stages, process steps, and the equipment decisions behind them, verified by industry experts.

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Battery Technology

Dive into the key processes behind lithium-ion battery technology — from cell manufacturing to recycling. Each section breaks down complex steps into actionable insights to help you navigate the electrification landscape with confidence. We’re starting with the Battery Development, Manufacturing and Recycling Processes, and additional areas like Battery Safety or EV Battery Maintenance & Repair are coming soon.

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Design & Engineering

Battery Module Development Process

This section provides an overview of the battery module development lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements gathering to design freeze and readiness for manufacturing. It emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of module engineering, involving electrical, mechanical, thermal, and safety considerations. The goal is to design a module that meets performance, cost, reliability, safety, and manufacturability targets.

The 5 core stages
5 stages16 steps6 vendor solutionsStart the guide →
Validated cell & module designs move into production
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Production

Battery Cell Manufacturing Process

Understand the essential stages and equipment used in lithium-ion battery cell production, enabling efficient and scalable manufacturing across applications.

The 4 core stages
4 stages18 steps22 questions answered9 vendor solutionsStart the guide →
Finished battery cells move to module assembly
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Production

Battery Module Manufacturing Process

Understand the essential stages and equipment used in lithium-ion battery module production, enabling efficient and scalable manufacturing across applications.

The 4 core stages
4 stages4 steps3 questions answered4 vendor solutionsStart the guide →
Modules & packs go into service — at end of life they return for recycling
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End of Life

Battery Recycling & Reuse

How end-of-life and reject batteries are assessed, neutralized, broken down, and refined back into battery-grade materials. The full process, stage by stage, with the technologies, providers, regulations, and the key questions answered at each step.

The 5 core stages
5 stages12 steps17 questions answered15 vendor solutionsStart the guide →
Recovered battery-grade materials flow back into cell manufacturing
Anna ReichDr. Gael ChouchelamaneElizabeth GibbonsTim ShelleyVerena FuchsEvery guide is verified by industry experts — Anna Reich, Dr. Gael Chouchelamane, Elizabeth Gibbons, Tim Shelley, Verena Fuchs