Battery technology has emerged as a critical component in the new energy transition. As the world seeks more sustainable energy solutions, advancements in battery technology are transforming electric transportation, renewable energy integration, and grid resilience.
Recently, substantial progress has been made optimizing the battery manufacturing process and the performance of battery cells separately. However, there is a relative death of work establishing the links between changes in measurable quantities in the manufacturing process with the performance of battery cells.
When it comes to the process models, numerous factors during battery cell production influence the performance and quality of final cells; even product specifications of cells influence the operation of machines and process chains also affecting other production system element.
In the field of battery cell manufacturing process, this consists of sequential steps with many interdependencies. A large quantity of data reflecting both the processes and equipment must be collected to guar-antee the monitoring of the battery cells, ensuring required quality control, sustainability and cost eficiency.
Furthermore, a report by the US Department of Energy estimates that the adoption of digital technologies in battery manufacturing could reduce the cost of batteries by up to 30% by 2030. This is due to the optimization of the production process and the development of more efficient battery designs and materials .
The digital transformation of battery manufacturing plants can help meet these needs. This review provides a detailed discussion of the current and near-term developments for the digitalization of the battery cell manufacturing chain and presents future perspectives in this field.