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Securing development and transfer of knowledge for Swedishbattery industry competitiveness

Mälardalen University (MDU) has launched a project to strengthen
Sweden’s battery industry by focusing on the industrialization and
production of batteries. This initiative aims to address the lack of
expertise and education in the sector, highlighted by recent
challenges. By recruiting industry experts and studying the latest technologies and methods, MDU aims to build a strong knowledge center. The project will develop educational materials, a research strategy, and include a practical use-case linked to the MARC research profile and a feasibility study on dry coating technology.
Ultimately, the project aims to contribute to more sustainable and
competitive battery manufacturing in Sweden.

Funding: 8 million (SEK)

Start

2025-01-15

Planned completion

2027-01-15

Collaboration partners

Project manager at MDU

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External project members

Christian Mille, Senior Project Manager, Northvolt
Ash Ward, Senior Director Tech Devision, Northvolt
Nicolas Schad, Director R&D Excellence, Northvolt
Koshin Tanaka, Senior Process, Engineer
Masahiro Nomura, Senior Material Engineer, Northvol

Primary purpose

The primary purpose of the project is to ensure the development
and transfer of knowledge for the competitiveness of the Swedish
battery industry, with a particular focus on industrialization and
production.

Activities in the project

  • State-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice studies: Conduct a survey of the latest research and industrial practices in battery production. This includes data collection using qualitative research methods
    and analysis of the various stages of battery production.
  • Development of a MARC Use Case: Develop and conduct a practical case study within the framework of the research profile MARC. Translate industrial challenges into research questions and demonstrate them in a practical setup, focusing on technical industrialization issues.
  • Educational development: Create educational materials and curricula in battery industrialization and production and integrate this into existing educational programs. Participate in "teach-theteacher" activities and develop new training in production.
  • Feasibility study on dry coating: If funding is obtained, conduct a feasibility study on dry coating, a technique aimed at reducing the use of hazardous chemicals in battery manufacturing. This may include collaboration with experts from Northvolt Labs.
  • Recruitment of experts: The project aims to recruit experts with indepth knowledge of battery cell production to integrate this knowledge into the research and educational environment at MDU.
  • Date 2025-01-15
  • Article type News

MDU strengthens Sweden’s green transition through investment in battery production

MDU has received significant support from the Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen) to build expertise in battery production, a field crucial to the green transition. With a grant of 8 million SEK, MDU aims to recruit leading experts, strengthen its collaboration with Northvolt Labs in Västerås, and further develop education and research in areas such as production, automation, and digitalisation.

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This research relates to the following sustainable development goals