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🔋 Introducing the HighSpin Project! 🚀  Ever wondered how new battery technologies are developed for cars and planes? Let's break it down in this infographic! The four areas in which we are working: 1) Materials Development: We're making battery cells by combining LNMO cathodes with Si/C anodes and high-voltage (HV) electrolyte. 2) 3D Electrode Design: To balance energy and power, a 3D electrode design (multilayer coating + laser structuring) is made 3) The 3D electrodes are assembled in cells customised for use in cars and planes. 4) Testing and Recycling: the cells and modules are tested, and two different recycling approaches are explored to recover and reuse the valuable materials. What's next? We are working on iteration 1 materials – new LNMO and Si/C candidates with tuned HV electrolytes. First pouch cells with these materials expected by end of the year. Stay tuned for more updates on our exciting project! ⚡✈️🚗 #HighSpin #BatteryInnovation AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Fraunhofer LBF CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency CIC energiGUNE Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Pipistrel Aircraft CEA Saft CustomCells Arkema sensichips LEAD TECH srl Vianode Forschungszentrum Jülich Topsoe NEXTCELL project BATTERY 2030+ BEPA - Batteries European Partnership Association

Once again this year, we are pleased to give university employees the opportunity to present their research at the Aachen Colloquium. Their innovative projects and research work will be presented in a poster presentation as well as in a video pitch. Here we present the next posters: Poster 7: Tobias Otto (Forschungszentrum Jülich) displays his poster "Long-Haul Heavy-Duty Trucks Powered by Hydrogen – A Techno-Economic Assessment": "Hydrogen as a primary energy source for vehicles is associated with costs and complexity, but offers a higher energy density compared to battery electric storage systems and is therefore ideal for heavy long-distance transportation with a high payload. By combining hydrogen with the proven technology of combustion engines, virtually emission-free transportation with a long service life can be achieved. The latest results analyze the technical and economic criteria for hydrogen storage and conversion on board vehicles, taking into account storage conditions, fuel cell and engine development as well as system and operating costs. This decision-making process, which takes into account vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and fleet operators, aims to meet EU CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles." Poster 8: Giuseppe Castellano (Politecnico di Torino) presents "The PHOENICE project: a new life for the ICE", which addresses the following topic: "The Horizon 2020 project PHOENICE proves that highly efficient, low-emission internal combustion engines (ICEs) remain a valuable way to reduce the environmental impact of road vehicles, especially when combined with hybrid powertrains. Through the use of innovative in-cylinder charge movement, lean mixtures with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and electrified turbochargers, PHOENICE has developed a spark ignition engine with an impressive peak efficiency of 47%. This engine offers a 10% improvement in fuel consumption for plug-in hybrids in the C-SUV class and ensures compliance with upcoming EU7 emissions regulations through advanced after-treatment systems. Our presentation will cover the engine design, calibration optimization, development and performance evaluation of the prototype vehicle." #AachenColloquium #UniversityResearch #InnovationInEngineering #ResearchPoster #ForschungszentrumJülich #PolitecnicoDiTorino

🔋✈️ Continuing to Share #Milestones in the HELENA Project! 🔋✈️ 🎉 The HELENA team is excited to announce that 💥 our latest accomplishment involves full cells featuring NMC622 paired with the HELENA #halide electrolyte, showcasing an impressive areal specific capacity of 4 mAh cm-2 while maintaining a NMC specific capacity of 130 mAh g-1. 🚀 🌟 This achievement marks several significant conclusions: ⚡#HighPerformance: These #batteries offer exceptional performance, crucial for applications like #electricAviation. 🔄 Compatibility: They are compatible with existing materials, ensuring seamless integration into current technologies. 🔴 Suitability for High-Demand Applications: The high specific capacity suggests suitability for demanding applications like electric aviation.🛩 🚀Advancements in #SolidState #Battery Technology: Their solid-state design enhances #safety and longevity compared to traditional liquid batteries. 👏 In conclusion, What does this milestone mean? It means safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting batteries for your #electricVehicles, whether it's cars or planes! It's about making a greener future accessible to all!🌱 🙌Congrats to the whole team!🙌 CIC energiGUNE | Zabala Innovation Europe | Saint-Gobain | AIT Austrian Institute of Technology | IFP Energies nouvelles | LionVolt B.V. | Fraunhofer IST | CustomCells | MIMI Tech GmbH | Pipistrel Aircraft | Leonardo | TNO | RWTH Aachen University | Umicore | FEV Group | FEV Europe GmbH

🤝 We would like to introduce the fifth key #partner of the Highspin #project: CustomCells 🔎 Let’s learn more about our #partner! CustomCells operates at the intersection of groundbreaking innovation and high-performance volume manufacturing, enabling customers to realize their most technologically ambitious projects. ❗ In the Highspin #project, @CustomCells will determine the internal architecture (e.g. number of electrode layers, required electrolyte volume, etc.) of the cells, so that they can be accommodated in the predefined, tried and tested pouch cell geometry from 3beLiEVe. Moreover, CustomCells will manufacture the final automotive demonstrator cells in T4.2 for subsequent testing and module integration (approximately 70 pieces, up to a maximum of 100) AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Fraunhofer LBF CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency CIC energiGUNE Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Pipistrel Aircraft Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives Saft CustomCells Arkema sensichips LEAD TECH srl Vianode Forschungszentrum Jülich Topsoe NEXTCELL project BATTERY 2030+ BEPA - Batteries European Partnership Association

Tesla NanoCoatings is the first one to utilize commercial scale quantities of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)! The ideas for utilizing CNTs began with our founder, Todd Hawkins. Hawkins, a degreed Petroleum Engineer, first began development on Tesla NanoCoatings while working for a large defense contractor. In his time serving the defense sector, he imagined an alternative to cadmium plating- one that possessed the same level of strength and corrosion protection, but did not exhibit any of the adverse health, safety, and environmental ramifications often associated with protective plating. With years of careful research and development, Hawkins finalized the formula that would go on to be the first product of Tesla NanoCoatings. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02KfRWm0 #nanotechnology #nanomaterials #nanocoating #epoxycoating #offshorewind #offshoreoilandgas #offshore #marine #marineservices #marineindustry #coatingsindustry #oilandgasservices #oilandgasindustry

PEMTASTIC M18 meeting took place at Imerys in Bironico (Switzerland) on 04-05.09.2024: During the meeting achievements of the first reporting period were reviewed such as test of Gen1 #MEA using PEMTASTIC HD-load cycling and specific stressor tests and details of degradation models. Moreover, Gen2 materials (#carbon, #catalyst, #ionomers) and schedule to produce Gen2 MEA were pre-defined. Currently, the consortium is preparing the first period report and planning the second period of the project. The project aims to meet the key technical challenges to increase durability of membrane-electrode assembly (#MEAs) for #PEMFC for #heavyduty (HD) applications. These challenges are approached with a combination of model-based design and the development of a durable #CCM using innovative materials tailored for heavy duty operation at high temperature (105°C). Participants are: Imerys, Heraeus, The Chemours Company, IRD Fuel Cells A/S, Symbio, Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, German Aerospace Center (DLR). The project is coordinated by DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics. PEMTASTIC receives funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.

A milestone for sustainable public transport: Europe's first hydrogen tram is being developed in Görlitz. The HyTraGen project (Hydrogen-Tram for Next Generation), led by HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering GmbH, is being funded with eight million euros by the Federal Ministry of Transport. The Technical University of Chemnitz is also involved in the development of this innovative tram. TU researchers from the Chair of Alternative Vehicle Drives will spend the next three years devising a hydrogen refueling strategy, developing simulation models for the aging of the drive system, and measuring the fuel cell system in the laboratory. The emission-free tram with hydrogen propulsion is intended as an alternative for routes where overhead lines are not necessary or feasible. It thus offers a forward-thinking solution for opening up new areas and reducing emissions in public transportation. 🚋💧 What do you think about it?🤔 #hydrogendialogue #talkabouthydrogen #h2dialogue #tram #innovation #development Source: https://lnkd.in/e2BPPxCc

Last week, a new member of our 3DMD systems family arrived at its final destination: Lehrstuhl International Production Engineering and Management IPEM at Campus Buschhütten of Universität Siegen. 🚀Ponticon’s pE4D system enables industrial coating processes on rotational parts. Why is this beyond the state-of-the-art? Our customers can now leverage the advantages of sub-millisecond process control to selectively coat parts at the highest productivity, precision and material flexibility. 🔩 With 5to capacity and 3.5m distance between centers, a wide range of industrial applications in industries like metal rolling, renewable energies, oil & gas or mining can be addressed. 📐 Three lateral axes further enable maximum flexibility when applying non-rotational features. 🏭 The teams of International Production Engineering and Management IPEM, SDFS Smarte Demonstrationsfabrik Siegen GmbH and Ponticon are looking forward to jointly investigating industrial use cases with this cutting-edge technology. #DED #IndustrialDED #AdditiveManufacturing #Innovation #Technology  

📌 The COBRA project has now finalized, and brings us final reflections and remarks by the coordinator Jordi Jacas Biendicho from IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya. Over four years of intensive research and development, the COBRA consortium has achieved significant advancements in Li-ion battery technology, eliminating cobalt and enhancing all key components of the battery system.  The project has successfully produced a prototype featuring an LNMO cathode and a composite anode of silicon and graphite, paired with an innovative battery management system. This system integrates advanced safety and efficiency features, including wireless communication and sophisticated sensors. By reducing dependency on cobalt, the COBRA project promises significant benefits for the European battery industry by enhancing performance, safety, and sustainability. Read insights from COBRA project coordinator, Jordi Jacas of IREC, offering final reflections on the project’s journey and celebrating its impressive achievements. The interview features in the latest final #MarketIntelligence report, celebrating the project’s final results, and diving into the key components developed by the project partners, which showcase advancements in cell chemistry, battery management systems, and manufacturing processes. Read the full interview at: 🔗https://lnkd.in/d-mCPXvK COBRA is part of #BATTECH, a joint research unit between IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya and EURECAT, with the goal to become the reference in R+D+i in batteries of Southern Europe offering solutions through the whole value chain. #batteries #IRECprojects ICERCA - Centres de Recerca de Catalunya

Did you know that up to 43 % of the energy required to manufacture high-performance batteries is used just to create optimal production conditions? To change this and make battery production more energy-efficient and economical, Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH is a partner in the development project QueEn.   🎯 The aim: to develop new ways of producing next-generation high-performance batteries in Germany and Europe that are quality-oriented and energy-optimized. 🔑 The key to success: mini-environments! Developed with partners like Fraunhofer Institutes, FFT Produktionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG and VARTA AG, these systems use advanced adsorption drying to create dry, clean conditions exactly where needed. This precise control reduces energy consumption and costs, making European production more competitive.    ➡️ Join Weiss Technik's tech lunch with Martha Willmot and learn more about this innovative solution: https://lnkd.in/eA3qrzzF #schunk #passionfortechnology #batterymanufacturing #energyefficiency #batterytechnology