Cell & Pack Manufacturing

QA/QC Technologies - CTScanning Is Transforming Battery Manufacturing Faster Scanning CT inspection for batteries must match the high throughput of battery production. In 2024, new techniques have emerged, using AI-supported reconstruction algorithms, fast detectors, or high-brightness X-ray sources.

Sources: Table from “Battery Quality Control via High throughput CT Scanningˮ

FORMATION/AGING

SELECTION OF COMPANIES OFFERING BATTERY CT

FILLING

Data Management With increasing scan speed, and in-line CT, extreme data volumes will be generated 50 GB/cell). To manage this effectively, robust data management tools are required for easy data access, storage, and sharing. In response, new cloud based tools have been developed to address these challenges.

WINDING/STACKING

Full cell scanning in-line As an effect of the increased scanning speed, CT scanning of full cylindrical cells at high speed has been developed - with throughputs approaching full cell in-line CT.

SLITTING/NOTCHING

Unlike traditional 2D inspection, CT provides complete volumetric data over the battery cell.

EMERGING CT TECHNOLOGIES

CALENDARING

A Computed Tomography CT Scan uses X-rays to create detailed 3D images of battery components. The sample rotates while X-rays pass through it, capturing multiple 2D projections. These projections are reconstructed into a full 3D model for internal analysis.

EOL

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