Energy storage battery uv dispensing

Is UV curing the future of lithium-ion battery manufacturing?

UV curing is helping complex lithium-ion battery manufacturing by reducing costs and time-to-market, and improving the quality and reliability of the final product. According to the latest Technavio market report, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to grow by $58.05 billion between 2020-2025, at a 32.65% CAGR.

What are UV curing breakthroughs in battery manufacturing?

UV curing breakthroughs in battery manufacturing are transforming the entire battery manufacturing ecosystem. The many advantages of deploying UV curing breakthroughs have been rigorously tested and globally accepted by regulatory authorities due to their benefits and operational track record.

What are the benefits of UV curing systems?

UV curing systems deliver many breakthrough advantages, such as reduced process times, higher throughput, and lower rejection rates, all leading to enhanced battery pack reliability and reduced manufacturing costs. Most importantly, eliminating VOCs can improve the safety of the manufacturing environment.

What is UV curing?

UV curing methodology is proving to be a much-needed technology, helping battery manufacturers boost bottom lines. The UV curing process is a manufacturing innovation that uses high-intensity, ultraviolet, and visible light to start photochemical reactions that create a superior cross-linked polymers network.

What is the difference between thermal and UV curing systems?

In the case of lithium-ion battery electrode application, the UV curing system’s footprint is approximately 1/20th of the thermal drying system. Thus, UV curing systems deliver more productivity, with better consistency in a fraction of time and space as compared to thermal systems.

What are the benefits of UV-curable binders?

These energy-efficient UV-curable binders combine with new electrode coating processes using lower UV LED curing systems to reduce production costs by as much as 80%, reducing electrode costs by more than 25%.