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The role batteries play in the modern world is extremely important, but maybe more so is how they are made. Whether it is the complexity of process manufacturing, the rapid growth in production capacity, or the sustainability of the process and product, there is a lot to learn and improve. Digitalization plays a large role in overcoming these challenges and provides a pathway for more successful battery manufacturing.To talk about the industry trends on the manufacturing side of the battery industry, our host Marc Deyda sat down with an expert - Adrian Spillmann, the Market Segment Director of Battery at Bühler. This episode is their stage-discussion from SPS Fair 2023, Nuremberg, Germany.What you’ll learn:[1:08] Why a food and materials company got into battery manufacturing[5:15] How different businesses are approaching battery manufacturing[8:30] What changes sustainable production is bringing to the industry[10:05] Tips for new market entrants
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The battery industry is both unique and will depend on many of the innovations from other industries to hit key targets. Namely, digital transformation will play a critical role in helping suppliers, manufacturers, and OEMs accelerate production sustainably and meet the expected market demand for batteries. For episode five of the Battery Podcast, I sit down with our resident host and battery expert Puneet Sinha (Senior Director of Battery Industry at Siemens Digital Industries Software) and our guest Magnus Edholm, who drives the Digital Enterprise at Siemens.In the first half of our lengthy discussion, we cover the push for acceleration in the battery industry, where demand is expected to increase 14-fold by 2030 from what was needed only a few years ago. And before taking a break for part two, we also take time to cover the scale of what these expectations mean for a manufacturing environment. Gigafactories are huge facilities, but businesses need the same level of understanding or better to harness their potential over smaller facilities.What you’ll learn:[1:47] Why is Siemens focused on battery right now?[4:03] What do manufacturers need to be successful?[10:30] How are companies expected to scale to the market demand for batteries?[18:19] What are companies doing to optimize their IT/OT processes for the floor?
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For many sectors in modern life, decarbonizing necessitates electrifications and the use of batteries to move away from fossil fuels. But just switching is not enough, batteries need to be continuously improved for energy density, longevity, reliability, and cost to not just make them competitive now, but well into the future. To talk about how battery companies are tackling this sustainability challenge, Puneet Sinha and I are sitting back down with Magnus Edholm.In this second half of our discussion, we will look at the impact of battery manufacturing, how we are helping companies get on the right track for sustainability, the expertise a technology partner needs to bring to the table for a battery business to flourish, and we wrap up with what the industry will look like in the next five to ten years from these expert’s perspectives.What you’ll learn:[0:54] How can battery companies pursue performance optimizations fast enough to meet demand?[4:55] How do you integrate sustainability into design and production?[12:12] What should a technology partner bring to the table?[18:02] Where can the battery industry go in the next 5-10 years? What do they need to get there?
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In this episode, we continue our conversation on battery developments and the automotive market with our host Nick Finberg and Puneet Sinha, Senior Director - Battery Industry at Siemens Digital Industries Software as they delve into the intriguing world of standardization, modularity, and battery management systems (BMS) with Dr. Cecile Pera - Battery & Automotive Industry Influencer.Discover the complexities of the electric vehicle landscape, the challenges in standardizing components, and the evolving role of BMS in shaping the future of battery technology.What you’ll learn:[1:02] How are companies looking at standardization in the market?[3:50] Modularity in the battery pack design[11:20] What development is going into the battery management systems?[17:07] The influence of software on batteries, with OTA updatesInterested in learning more about our battery solutions? Visit siemens.com/battery
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Automobiles are a key driver in the growth of electrification and batteries around the world. In this episode, our host, Nick Finberg, along with Puneet Sinha, Senior Director - Battery Industry at Siemens Digital Industry Software, engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Cecile Pera, Industry influencer with a diverse background in automotive and electrification.The first part of our discussion covers the shifting market dynamics and the drivers of innovation around batteries and electric vehicles. The evolving landscape of battery pack technology, the challenges in manufacturing, and an interplay between design, technology, and government regulations. Stay tuned for part two, where we talk about the the challenges in standardizing components, and the evolving role of BMS in shaping the future of battery technology.What you’ll learn:[1:16] Evolution of battery pack technology[5:05] Challenges in battery manufacturing[13:25] Government regulations and safety tests[16:20] Partnerships and collaborations across the industryInterested in learning more about our battery solutions? Visit siemens.com/battery
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The activity surrounding the battery industry since our first episode has been much greater than expected - with in-person events and newsworthy changes to the market. But to get back in the seat to talk about all things battery, we recorded with experts from Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart. Our resident host Marc Deyda found some time and space to talk with our amazing guests from the show floor at the event.The guests for this episode are Dr. Christian Offermanns (Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University), Dr. Markus Gräf (Chief Operations Officer at Cellforce Group GmbH), and Dr. Hannes Schmüser (CEO Division Clean Technology Systems at Dürr). What you’ll learn:[2:12] What to keep in mind while planning production and implementing environmental sustainability[3:41] Why cooperation with research institutions, manufacturers, and suppliers is critical to innovation[6:32] The role of early fault detection in production processes[8:02] Successful innovation requires finding the right customer benefits, not just catching upInterested in learning more about our battery solutions? Visit siemens.com/battery
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Siemens is launching a new podcast – The Battery Podcast. Understandably, our hosts and guests will be discussing the battery industry as a whole and the many components that create it. The goal is to talk to experts within Siemens, from our partners, our own customers, and general industry experts. Just as the industry covers everything from mine to recycling and everything in between, so will our resident experts.In this first episode you will meet Puneet Sinha and Marc Deyda, as we learn about what the battery industry encompasses, what struggles are most common today, and how some of our customers are meeting the challenge. We’ll also cover some of the major topics we hope to tackle with guests in the future.What you’ll learn:[1:17] The breadth of the battery ecosystem and it’s applications today[4:05] What is a Gigafactory and their value for the future?[5:50] What are the challenges businesses are tackling today?[15:00] How we are helping customers solve their challenges today?