Accelerating Battery Manufacturers’ Transition from Lab to Fab Through Production Simulation — Part 1

Summary of the White Paper

This white paper illustrates how battery manufacturers can benefit from implementing a flexible production simulator during the initial manufacturing phase—a stage where critical data required for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is often incomplete or unavailable. The production simulator operates across three key phases: Define, Plan, and Execute. This approach facilitates a seamless transition from laboratory environments to full-scale production, offering a comprehensive end-to-end perspective of the entire battery manufacturing process.

The analysis further highlights the diverse benefits of production simulation, including enhanced strategic decision-making, precise cost estimations, thorough risk assessments, and the advancement of process optimization and transparency. Additionally, it ensures adherence to global industrial standards, such as ISA-88/95, IATF 16949:2016, and DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, maintaining both compliance and quality.