For Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturers: Introduction of Products to Solve Issues

Contents

• Current situation and issues facing lithium-ion battery manufacturers
  1-1 Industry trends
  1-2 Issues facing the industry
  1-3 Transitioning to sustainable energy
• Products recommended by Hitachi High-Tech to help solve issues
  2-1 Changing the materials development process: Chemicals Informatics
  2-2 HITACHI HIGH-TECH MI SOLUTIONS (Materials Informatics/Process Informatics)
  2-3 Ultrahigh-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU8600
  2-4 X-ray Particle Contaminant Analyzer EA8000A
  2-5 Roll Press/Li-Ion Battery Assembling Machine

Overview

To meet the rising demand for electric vehicles, battery manufacturers are expanding their production capacity. Collaboration with renewable energy sector is important, and new technologies are being introduced to address this emerging market.

However, the industry faces several challenges. Optimizing the manufacturing process and adopting new technologies are necessary, while also addressing the difficulties in procuring battery materials, rising material costs, and increasing production expenses. Ensuring safety is paramount, as the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries means even minor defects can lead to significant accidents. Comprehensive quality control is essential.

This guide reviews the current situation and challenges faced by battery manufacturers, and introduces Hitachi High-Tech’s recommended solutions. These include materials development solutions that can reduce costs and shorten development periods, world-class contaminant inspection systems, manufacturing equipment, and other effective products.