➀ Battery production is crucial for industrial and climate policy, with a growing demand for energy storage systems. Challenges include raw material dependence and supply chain fragility.

➁ Advanced laser technology offers solutions for efficient, precise, and sustainable battery production, addressing issues in material processing, electrode production, and recycling.

➂ Innovations in electrode production, cell assembly, and module/pack production are highlighted, along with the integration of AI for process optimization and predictive maintenance.

➀ Researchers at Fraunhofer ITWM are using innovative technologies to study battery behavior and optimize production.

➁ The BEST simulation software helps predict battery performance and optimize charging and discharging processes.

➂ The DiBaZ project focuses on digitalizing battery cell production and improving quality control.

➀ Researchers at Fraunhofer ITWM focus on battery behavior during charging and discharging, optimization of battery production, and battery aging with innovative technologies;

➁ They use modern simulation tools and new measurement techniques to advance the development of battery cells for electric vehicles;

➂ The software BEST allows detailed modeling of the three-dimensional microstructure of electrodes, providing insights into battery cell behavior and enabling targeted optimization.

➀ The Fraunhofer IWU, in collaboration with MARK Metallwarenfabrik GmbH and DEVAD GmbH, has successfully integrated ultrasound vibrations into industrial deep drawing processes with frequencies up to 500 cycles per minute using the VibroDraw method.

➁ The technique reduces friction significantly, leading to less material stress, surface damage, and cracking.

➂ The research team, led by Martin Mädlow, achieved a 20% reduction in friction by using the matrix in the forming process, with potential for further improvement.