Recently, LEAD Intelligent Equipment (hereafter referred to as LEAD) successfully delivered China’s first export-oriented tabless cylindrical cell production line. The equipment will be used in the battery production line of a top European luxury car brand located in Nordlingen, Germany, providing substantial production capacity support for the brand’s electrification strategy.
With the global acceleration of the new energy transition, automobile manufacturers both domestically and internationally are launching electrification strategies. The delivered project is an essential part of this brand’s electrification roadmap. The delivered equipment includes tabless cylindrical cell winding equipment and cylindrical cell assembly lines, specifically customized for the client’s EV batteries. These batteries not only offer high performance and unique design but also serve as “boosters” for high-end and sports vehicles, while also being used for energy recovery storage in hybrid vehicles.
It is noteworthy that this is the first production line for these types of batteries to be deployed in Europe. The equipment not only meets Europe’s stringent CE certification requirements but also incorporates several self-developed, innovative technologies and processes from LEAD, fully satisfying the customer’s stringent demands for battery quality and production efficiency.
Real-Time Online Traceability
The production line is equipped with LEAD’s proprietary LEADACE smart factory system, achieving 100% real-time traceability for each battery cell.
Efficient Code Scanning System
The new generation code scanning system has a failure rate of less than 0.005%, which is more than 50% lower than traditional systems, ensuring real-time tracking of the complete process information for each individual battery cell.
Innovative Inspection and Process Technology
By combining the latest “Visual + AI” high-speed online inspection solution, the system can detect potential risks in the battery cells in real time, such as electrode overhang, tab folding, and electrode burrs, ensuring high-quality production. Additionally, the production line uses unique processes and many industry-first technologies, specifically developed for extra-long and ultra-thin electrodes. This has resulted in a 30% reduction in welding defects and a 30% reduction in operational costs.
As the global new energy transition accelerates, the overseas lithium-ion battery equipment market is encountering significant development opportunities. LEAD began its global expansion in 2018 and has since implemented a globalization strategy. Through its acquisition of a German automation equipment manufacturer, LEAD has established a technology capability center in Europe. By integrating its technological resources and service capabilities, LEAD has significantly strengthened its technical and service capabilities in Europe, setting up localized production and service centers in the region.
Since the beginning of this year, LEAD has accelerated its overseas strategy, continuously optimizing its global service network and resource allocation. The company has established and launched its first European logistics center warehouse in Germany, providing stable and efficient production support for overseas customers through advanced technologies and its global service network.
Currently, LEAD’s products are sold in over 20 countries and regions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company has set up 15 subsidiaries abroad, with employees in 16 countries and regions. Moving forward, LEAD will continue to enhance its technological capabilities, providing “full value chain + full lifecycle” intelligent manufacturing solutions for global customers. Together with upstream and downstream partners, LEAD will leverage its technological strength to drive the global new energy transformation and contribute to the creation of a greener and more sustainable energy system.
