Festo —an automation supplier—argues that the solution can be found in automating the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery production journey, from material handling in controlled environments to degassing, module assembly, and the positioning of housings onto the vehicle frame.
Automation companies must anticipate the future of battery technology while developing current solutions. They aim for precision, efficiency, and sustainability in their automation processes. This forward-thinking approach is crucial to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly energy storage.
This project is titled design and construction of an automatic turn off battery charger. Automatic battery charger presented here is a Ni-Cd battery charger. An Auto turn off battery charger proceeds to charge battery automatically. When the battery is charged it will shut off.
Successful EV battery production requires adaptable solutions that emphasize sustainability, precision, and efficient automation for a greener future. Festo’s expert explains. Production line for lithium battery cells. michal-rojek/ iStock / Getty Images Plus
The automatic battery charger was successfully modelled in the Multisim simulator. This battery charger works on the constant voltage method of battery charging. Initially, when a discharged battery is connected to the charger, the charger charges with the battery with constant voltage, until the battery is fully charged.
When batteries reach the end of their life cycle, they are crushed into a fine black powder. Then, through carefully controlled steps, the raw materials, such as lithium, manganese, and cobalt, are separated and recovered from the black mass.