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The Solith Pilot Line from ANDRITZ Sovema, for the production and processing of battery cells.

Accelerate battery innovation across advanced chemistries

Flexible, modular systems that support R&D and pilot-scale projects today – and prepare for tomorrow’s industrial production.

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Lab & Pilot Battery Equipment

Turning battery concepts into proven cell technologies

Developing next generation lithium-ion batteries requires flexible environments that support experimentation, rapid iteration, and stable process control. ANDRITZ delivers modular lab and pilot line solutions that help R&D teams, OEM innovation centers, ESS developers, institutes, and startups turn early ideas into validated products — efficiently, safely, and at scale.

Building on proven experience from the former Solith portfolio, developed by ANDRITZ Sovema, all systems follow ANDRITZ standards for quality, ease of use, cybersecurity, and sustainability, providing a reliable foundation for advanced cell technologies. 

Designed for R&D

R&D teams need equipment that adapts quickly while meeting industrial standards. ANDRITZ lab and pilot line solutions combine flexibility, precision, and proven industrial DNA, supported by more than 15 years of lithium‑ion equipment experience and numerous reference installations worldwide.

Key characteristics include:

  • Modular, turnkey system architectures with a high degree of customization
  • Scalable processes supporting transfer from lab and pilot to industrial environments
  • Automation concepts with different levels to match specific project and budget requirements
  • European design and manufacturing, compliant with applicable safety and CE standards
  • User‑friendly interfaces for efficient parameter adjustment and stable operation
  • Proven OEM standards, supported by established quality and cybersecurity frameworks
  • Lifecycle support, including spare parts availability and global service capabilities

Flexible lab and pilot equipment for battery R&D and process validation.

Modular Lab Systems for early‑stage Cell Development

ANDRITZ lab solutions enable research teams to explore new chemistries and designs with maximum flexibility.

These systems provide the agility needed to iterate quickly — while maintaining ANDRITZ‑level quality and traceability:

  • Small‑batch cell assembly for pouch, cylindrical, and prismatic formats
  • Adjustable tooling, modular stations, and open interfaces
  • High reproducibility of cells
  • Integrated quality control and data capture
  • Support for emerging chemistries (e.g. solid-state, including lithium-metal, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur, etc.)

 

Advanced materials and next-generation chemistries under controlled laboratory conditions.

Pilot Line Solutions for Reliable Scale‑Up

Pilot lines bridge the gap between successful lab trials and industrial production. ANDRITZ pilot assembly lines are designed to validate processes under realistic operating conditions, combining high automation with a defined level of customization.

Pilot line advantages:

  • Throughput aligned with pre‑industrial needs
  • Consistent process control for repeatable results
  • Scalable architecture to full industrial lines
  • Automated workflows and standardized recipes
  • Smooth integration with formation, testing, and quality analysis

Pilot setups form the backbone for stable industrialization strategies — helping organizations reduce risk and accelerate time to market.

From lab-scale validation to industrial battery production environments.

Future‑Ready Technology for Advanced Chemistries

Battery innovation moves fast, and manufacturers must be prepared to work with a wide range of next‑generation materials, including high‑energy NMC, LFP and LMFP chemistries, silicon‑enhanced anode systems, novel electrolytes, and early solid‑state concepts.

ANDRITZ equipment enables early validation of processes under realistic operating conditions, helping reduce technical and operational risks before industrial scaling.

Sustainable battery technologies supporting the energy transition.

Why battery manufacturing by ANDRITZ

Industrial rigor from the start

ANDRITZ applies industrial engineering discipline to battery development environments.

Lab and pilot systems are designed with the same focus on stability, repeatability, and defined processes as industrial production lines, supporting reliable work under realistic operating conditions and enabling informed technical decisions early in the development phase.

Structured scale‑up thinking

Successful industrialization starts with structured development.

ANDRITZ designs lab and pilot solutions as part of a clear scale‑up path — aligning early process validation with later industrial workflows. This structured approach supports process continuity, reduces the need for redesign, and provides a solid foundation for efficient ramp‑up toward larger‑scale production.

Efficiency & sustainability by design

Sustainable battery production begins with efficient and controlled processes.

ANDRITZ supports responsible development by enabling early validation that helps reduce energy consumption, scrap, media use, and handling risks before industrial scaling. By embedding efficiency and process stability into lab and pilot environments, ANDRITZ helps limit resource‑intensive corrections at later stages.

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Innovative Solutions For Battery Manufacturing

ANDRITZ is your global engineering partner for the new energy industry - delivering seamless efficiency, excellence, and reliability across the entire battery industry ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solution.

Innovative Solutions For Battery Manufacturing

ANDRITZ is your global engineering partner for the new energy industry - delivering seamless efficiency, excellence, and reliability across the entire battery industry ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solution.

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