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Gigafactory-Scale Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing

Process expertise across the cell manufacturing line

The global demand for high performance lithium-ion batteries continues to rise as e-mobility, energy storage systems, and advanced industrial applications accelerate. Manufacturers need reliable, scalable, and energy efficient processes to meet strict quality standards and growing production volumes.

As an international technology group, ANDRITZ supports battery producers worldwide by combining deep process know-how, state-of-the-art equipment, and decades of industrial automation expertise. We deliver proven, high-efficiency formation plants with installed references on the market, and we supply high-speed die cutting and laser notching machines for electrode separation. For the remaining cell assembly steps, ANDRITZ selects and integrates the most suitable technologies from our qualified partner network in Asia—so customers receive one accountable solution from concept to commissioning.

High‑efficiency formation plants

Formation is a key, energy-intensive step in cell manufacturing. ANDRITZ offers efficient formation plants featuring precise power electronics, smart energy management, and automation-ready controls for consistent, reliable production.

Our energy-efficient designs lower operating costs, while advanced control systems ensure stable charge and discharge cycles and maintain safety. Comprehensive data acquisition enables full traceability and seamless systems integration. The modular setup provides scalable capacity, so you can adjust production to fit your needs.

Our solutions are built for high-volume operations and diverse cell formats, ensuring quality and throughput in industrial settings.

Industrial battery production facility featuring stacked modular containers from ANDRITZ in a modern production hall

ANDRITZ high-efficiency formation plant installed for a German cell manufacturer

High‑speed die cutting & laser notching

Electrode separation quality is crucial for effective stacking and assembly. ANDRITZ offers high-speed die cutting and laser notching machines engineered for stable operation, precise edge quality, and consistent, industrial-scale results.

These solutions support various electrode formats, prioritize process stability and throughput, and feature automation-ready interfaces for integration and traceability. Integrated vision systems provide advanced quality control, while optimized handling minimizes scrap and protects electrode quality.

The proven, robust machine design ensures reliable, continuous industrial operation. By combining equipment durability with precise execution, ANDRITZ enables manufacturers to maintain yield and ensure dependable downstream processes.

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More than 30 ANDRITZ electrode notching machines installed for a Korean cell manufacturer

Coordinated cell assembly solutions

For every cell assembly step, ANDRITZ can provide a complete assembly line concept by combining proven ANDRITZ engineering, automation, and project execution with selected technologies from our qualified partner network in Asia. Depending on cell format and factory concept, this can include electrode stacking or winding, tab welding, case or pouch handling, electrolyte filling, sealing, wetting and aging, and in-line inspection stations. Customers benefit from a coordinated solution for line design, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and service.

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ANDRITZ integrates in-house expertise with selected machine partners in Asia to deliver complete production solutions

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Scalable and secure for the future

Battery production environments must be designed to scale reliably while remaining adaptable to rapidly evolving technologies. From pilot operations to gigafactory output, manufacturers need future‑ready solutions that minimize risk, ensure stable performance, and allow flexible upgrades as cell formats, chemistries, and regulatory requirements continue to change.

One partner for the entire journey
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Reliable scale‑up requires proven process modules and seamless line integration. End‑to‑end engineering, automation, compliance support, and ramp‑up services reduce project risk, accelerate time to volume, and ensure a stable production.

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Flexible, modular production concepts support changing cell formats and advanced chemistries while ensuring efficiency, safety, and traceability. Integration‑ready automation and upgrade paths enable secure operation and smooth adaptation.

Why battery manufacturing by ANDRITZ

Industrial rigor:

A global partner with industrial DNA

With decades of experience in large‑scale industrial production — including metals forming, automation, and digitalization — ANDRITZ delivers proven reliability in demanding environments.

Focus:

Sustainability

Rising energy costs and tough emissions rules require efficient, sustainable solutions. ANDRITZ helps manufacturers by offering lower energy use for formation, smart automation to minimize scrap, and extended equipment lifespan.

Efficient structures:

Strong execution and service network

Global engineering teams ensure fast project execution, smooth commissioning, and long-term service availability, including the capability to service machines from various brands.

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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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Ready to scale your cell manufacturing?

Let’s discuss your project and explore how ANDRITZ can support your next step — from lab validation to gigafactory deployment.

Complementary portfolio within the group

Within the ANDRITZ Group, we can stimulate growth in the battery industry by developing safer, more efficient and faster-charging battery manufacturing technologies for e-mobility, ESS and any other applications. In particular our complementary portfolio within the ANDRITZ Group enables us to cover the entire battery lifecycle.

Eco‑efficient

Battery recycling

Turn battery waste into value, with proven processes, advanced equipment, and end‑to‑end services help you scale safely, recover key materials, and reduce environmental impact—ready for the accelerating EV market.

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Electrode manufacturing

Innovative calendering

Unlock consistent electrode quality with an innovative calender designed for battery manufacturing. CellCal helps refine materials with confidence and supports stable downstream processing.

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Battery minerals

pCAM, CAM and AAM production

Optimize your production with high‑performance dewatering and drying—from lithium dehydration to precursor filtration, drying, and calcination. Improve powder purity, cut energy use, and minimize downtime in active‑material processing.

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Digital Solutions

Smart, attractive & integrated

Boost efficiency, gain real‑time data transparency, and optimize OEE—your straightforward path to digitalized, reliable, and future‑ready manufacturing.