Our expert, Martha Willmot, who is leading our QueEn project, has some fascinating insights to share. Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, this exciting initiative is focused on revolutionising the way we produce high-quality, energy-efficient, high-performance batteries here in Germany and Europe. As part of the project, we're working to create a state-of-the-art mini-environment for manufacturing lithium ion batteries - perfect for powering electric cars and much more. Connect with her to keep up to date with our progress. Read more about the exciting QueEn (funding number 03XP0543B) project in her interview: https://lnkd.in/gZeS8S2M
-60°C dew point? Must be freezing in there! ❄️❄️❄️ When I talk about our Mini-Environments QueEn project for Battery Cell Production 🔋, I often hear reactions like, "It must be freezing in there!" But we dont 'Let it go' like Elsa from Frozen❄️. It's more like 'Let it dry' instead. In reality, the dew point doesn’t describe the actual room temperature—it refers to the point at which moisture in the air would condense, even at extremely low temperatures. A dew point of -60°C means the air is incredibly dry—far drier than the air in a desert. Such conditions are essential for producing high-performance battery technologies like the latest Li-Ion batteries. Any moisture during production could cause chemical reactions that compromise the quality and safety of the batteries. The interesting part: although the dew point is so extreme, the actual room temperature is often around 20-25°C. So, it doesn’t feel like a freezer, but the dry air can still be challenging for people. That’s why operators can usually only work in these environments for about an hour before needing a break. Our QueEn project is focused on making these conditions more efficient and sustainable with tailored Mini-Environments—using less energy while maintaining precise control. Who here has worked with extreme dew points or wants to learn more about them? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Also let me know if you would like to learn more about air related topics for battery cell production! #Dewpoint #BatteryTechnology #Innovation #QueEn #MiniEnvironments