Italian industrial automation company Comau has acquired a stake in Intecells, which develops battery manufacturing processes and equipment based on plasma technology, to optimize the use of cold plasma within industrial cell manufacturing processes.
The two companies will continue their collaboration to deliver an electrode production solution using cold plasma technology to streamline the manufacturing process. The solution will aim to improve cell performance and reduce investment costs by 50%, halving energy consumption.
The companies will validate the technology they have developed with customers and integrate it within existing cell manufacturing lines. This will focus on reducing cycle time and energy consumption in the soaking and drying phases, leveraging Intecells’ approach which eliminates the need for solvents and binders. They will also focus on improving cell capacity, cyclability and production quality across a full range of battery types and sizes.
“In fast-moving sectors like electric mobility and stationary battery storage, where companies face pressure to optimize both product and production costs, it’s essential to combine technological excellence with operational agility,” said Pietro Gorlier, Comau’s CEO. Our work with Intecells demonstrates how we’re advancing smart, scalable solutions that can be integrated into new and existing battery cell lines. At the same time, it strengthens our footprint in the United States, supporting our ability to operate effectively on a global level while responding more rapidly to local market needs.”
Source: Intecells
