ENERGIZE YOUR NEXT GENERATION BATTERY DEVELOPMENT
Scalable production solutions for tomorrow’s energy storage
The global shift towards a more sustainable future is driving innovation across the industrial world and nowhere more so than in battery and fuel cell technologies. Tomorrow’s energy storage solutions will make use of new materials and technologies, some already under development, others still waiting to be discovered.
Our process solutions – powering up your energy storage innovation
The challenge you face is testing and trialling materials in a way that minimizes risk while offering maximum scalability. We have the process systems to help you achieve this, together with a global network of development facilities – or Productivity Centers – where, with our support, you can test, assess and optimize your energy storage technologies.
The answer’s IPCO. Now what’s the question?
We’re already partnering with some of the world’s biggest names in battery technology, businesses like yours, focused on turning today’s innovations into tomorrow’s commercially viable energy storage and generation solutions. These are just some of the areas where our technologies and process expertize are helping to deliver real results:
- Oxide and sulfid ceramic separators for solid state batteries
- Solid oxide/electrolyte barriers in fuel cells
- Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells
- Anodes/cathodes
- Battery casings
Innovative production solutions for next generation technologies
We have been delivering scalable process solutions since 1901 and our systems have brought new efficiencies to sectors as diverse as chemicals, aerospace, solar energy and bio-based materials. The complexities of tomorrow’s energy solutions will require super-efficient production technologies, and we are ready to support you in a number of areas.
Dry processing
Wet processing
Pressing for consolidation, calibration, lamination and more
A key focus in the development of new batteries is the use of different materials to create the electrodes and solid separators/electrolytes capable of delivering higher density batteries. Combining these materials is typically carried out by calendaring but pressure and heat are only applied momentarily. If the process requires a longer pressure/temperature profile, you need a press.
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of double belt press systems, we are uniquely placed to support you. Our ThermoPress systems are used for consolidating, compressing, laminating and densifying, and we have the systems and technical expertize to help you find the most effective way to produce your next generation solid state materials.
Scattering for uniform, distribution of powder materials
When materials used to develop safer, more efficient solid state batteries are handled in powder form, special technology is required. We are a world-leading manufacturer of high precision scattering systems and are already supporting a number of partners in the development of non-woven separator membranes.
Key to successful production is the ability to handle powder-like materials uniformly – no clumps – and distribute them in a constant layer with maximum surface homogeneity, without breaking up the all-important fibrils. Our ScatterPro systems and extensive experience can help you achieve this.
Thin film casting for fuel cell and battery separators
Batteries and fuel cells both require a separator or membrane that sits between the anode and cathode. And whatever type is used – polymer electrolyte, solid oxide electrolyte or solid state ceramic separator – the production process involves high quality film casting.
Our continuous film casting system incorporates an innovative Venturi dryer and dramatically improves the casting process, enabling production to exceptionally narrow tolerances. This makes it ideal for the high-precision films, membranes and ceramic tapes used as separators in fuel cells and solid state batteries.
Today’s small-scale experiments are tomorrow’s full-size projects for IPCO.
Anders Bodin, Head of R&D at IPCO
