Battery pack

Battery production of the future

Forging ahead on the fast track: Clever solutions for industrial automation.

Battery production

Taking your battery production to a new level

Battery production requirements are in constant flux. The battery manufacturing process must become more flexible, transparent and intelligent. Bosch Rexroth delivers innovations that give you the flexibility and speed you need for tomorrow. All components, modules and system solutions from Bosch Rexroth are based on open interfaces and are designed for optimum connectivity. This means: reducing the complexity of automation projects and increasing overall productivity and availability. At the same time, flexible expansion options allow broad scope for action.


End-to-end value stream for battery manufacturing

A competent partner for the entire value stream

Complex challenges require strong solutions and partners who have domain knowledge but also understand the big picture. As a provider of automation solutions, Bosch Rexroth supports the entire value stream: From electrode and cell production to battery module and pack assembly and even end-of-line testing. Not only do you benefit from components, modules and system solutions for automation, but also from Bosch Rexroth’s longstanding expertise in battery production processes.

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Your partner for the entire value stream

Value-stream process: Electrode manufacturing for battery production

Electrode production

Regardless of the type of cell or battery produced, Bosch Rexroth understands the entire production process: Whether it be dosing, mixing, coating, drying or compacting. Rexroth automation solutions offer significant advantages for the entire production process and help you to increase your productivity and save resources.

  • ctrlX CORE: Hardware-independent control architecture based on Linux Ubuntu Core
  • ctrlX DRIVE: Drives and motors with minimal space requirements and lower wiring costs
  • IndraDrive Mi: modular drive system without a control cabinet
  • Electromechanical cylinder EMC: Energy-efficient actuator for a wide range of applications

Value-stream process: Cell manufacturing for battery production

Cell manufacturing

Bosch Rexroth relies on fully solution-oriented battery cell manufacturing. Cylindrical, prismatic, as a pouch or solid state – the cells are a critical factor when it comes to the design, performance and quality of your batteries. Bosch Rexroth’s solutions portfolio and expertise help you optimize the costs, quality and throughput of your cell production.

Value-stream process: Module assembly for battery production

Module assembly

Bosch Rexroth thinks in complete solutions – also for modules. Battery packs require high-precision positioning of the cells and time-saving module assembly with accurate movements and fast materials transport. In addition to the reliable transportation of heavy pack modules, professional tightening methods are also required here.

Value-stream process: Pack assembly for battery production

Pack assembly

It’s all about the flow: for example, heavy pack modules require reliable, safe, but efficient transportation. The Bosch Rexroth solution portfolio provides all the components for advanced battery pack assembly.

  • ACTIVE Shuttle: the AMR transports battery packs to the right place at the right time.
  • NEXO: a cordless nutrunner with maximum freedom and first-in-class process reliability and accuracy
  • Kassow robots: fast, precise, can handle high loads – best application features
  • Smart Flex Effector: Compensation module with active measuring function Increases precision in handling robots or industrial robots

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End-of-line testing

When it comes to end-of-line battery testing systems for mass-produced vehicles, maximum efficiency, quality and safety are needed. This is why Bosch Rexroth’s end-of-line testing systems combine modern testing software with the latest generation of high-performance industrial converters.

  • Transfer system TS 7: Segmented, zero pressure accumulation conveyor, intelligently accelerates and decelerates workpiece carriers
  • IndraDrive ML, ctrlX CORE: drive and controls are the perfect combination for end-of-line battery tests
  • ACTIVE Cockpit: continuous improvements along the value stream thanks to complete and transparent data

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In-depth information

Together, we find the optimum solution for your battery production needs. Would you like detailed information on the Bosch Rexroth portfolio for the entire value stream? Then simply download our “Battery production of the future” brochure

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Absolutely sustainable battery production

Raw materials account for a large part of the costs when manufacturing lithium-ion cells. With Bosch Rexroth solutions which are designed for production efficiency, you can reduce both raw materials consumption and costs in the long term. At the end of the product life cycle, battery packs are dismantled down to their individual parts. The individual fractions can then be sorted and reintroduced into the cycle.

As technology partners of the Circular Economy, we support reintroduction of valuable raw materials into the manufacturing process – with scalable and economical system solutions.

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Progress in all areas

You want to expand your capacities, erect process-safe production lines or factories quickly, and simplify processes? As your partner in automation, Bosch Rexroth can give you the support you need. Whether it’s automation technology, joining technology or material handling systems – with an automation kit you can easily digitalize, connect and automate your processes.

Industrial automation
Industrial automation
Overview of automation products below: Controls, Software & Ecosystem, Motion & Drives, Motors, Linear Motion Technology

Automation

Bosch Rexroth takes automation to the next level. The automation solutions pair software and hardware perfectly in an open ecosystem. This seamlessly paves the way to the digital future and opens up new possibilities for standardized solutions with the necessary openness for individual adaptations and extensions. You can simply combine Linear-Motion and Assembly Technology systems with advanced Control and Drive solutions, as well as ctrlX AUTOMATION App technology.

  • Controls
  • Software & Ecosystem
  • Motion & Drives
  • Motors
  • Linear Motion Technology
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Overview of Joining Technology products below: Pressing & Joining, Dispensing, Frame Assembly, Screwing, Resistor Welding

Joining Technology

When everything comes together, that’s Bosch Rexroth solutions at work. Whether it’s pressing and joining, dispensing, frame assembly, tightening or resistor welding – you get a broad portfolio of high-performance solutions for perfect connections.

  • Pressing & Joining
  • Dispensing
  • Frame Assembly
  • Tightening
  • Resistance Welding
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Overview of Material Handling products below: Robotics, transfer systems, material supply

Material Handling

The right material at the right time in the right place. Fast and easy provision of workpieces is crucial for efficient processes in battery production. Bosch Rexroth’s solutions, such as transfer and robotics systems, speed up your material flows while boosting productivity, safety and ergonomics.

  • Robotics
  • Transfer Systems
  • Material Supply
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It all depends on service

Our aim is to ensure that in terms of efficiency, you benefit from the Bosch Rexroth battery production solutions you use in your company for as long as possible. The availability of spare parts, repairs and technical support is guaranteed by us as standard not only for all products in the current portfolio but also for a period of at least 10 years beyond the active Sales phase. The services then enter an extended Service phase.

Bosch Rexroth also offers immediate assistance at the push of a button. In the event of a malfunction, the ctrlX Digital Service Assistant is available around the clock with access to the entire service portfolio. The Repair Service and the hotline are there for you 24/7. And to make sure you can act rather than react in future, Bosch Rexroth offers forward-looking services such as preventive maintenance.

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Smart MechatroniX

The mechatronics platform offers Smart Function Kits with plug & produce solutions for a variety of applications such as pressing, joining, handling or dispensing. The Smart Flex Effector, a sensor-based compensation module gives robots and Cartesian systems a human-like sensitivity which enhances their automation level.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION

Limitless automation. ctrlX AUTOMATION connects the previously separate worlds of machine control, IT and OT. The open automation kit initiated an ecosystem which revolutionized the world of automation and unlocked unprecedented possibilities.

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NEXO

Intelligent and safe. The NEXO cordless nutrunner guarantees maximum freedom, reliability and precision. It meets all the requirements as regards safety-critical tightening systems in accordance with VDI/VDE 2862.

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