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ABB TO SUPPORT GOTION HIGH-TECH’S LARGE-SCALE BATTERY FACTORIES
ABB will collaborate with EV battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech to supply a master design plan combining automation, electrification and digital technologies.
ABB will provide a master design plan combining automation, electrification and digital technologies for Gotion High-Tech. Image Gotion
ABB and Gotion High-Tech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the construction and development of large-scale lithium-ion battery factories to serve the European and US electric vehicle (EV) markets. The signing took place at Gotion High-Tech’s first battery manufacturing factory in Göttingen, Germany.
Gotion High-Tech, in which Volkswagen has a 26.5 percent stake, is set to open a $2 billion lithium battery plant in Illinois and is also considering a factory in Morocco as part of its ambitious global efforts to grow availability and resilience of the EV market. A joint project team will complete a feasibility assessment to introduce ABB products and services into Gotion High-Tech, explore a research and development (R&D) collaboration and understand how battery cells, modules and packs from Gotion High-Tech could be supplied to ABB and its affiliates.
ABB solutions, based on ABB’s Plant Optimization Methodology for battery manufacturing, would increase throughput with higher level of automation, optimization and emission control to Gotion High-Tech’s factories. Meanwhile, ABB’s electrification would provide Gotion High-Tech with integrated, modular power distribution solutions that are standardized, scalable and replicable. By using ABB’s digital solutions, Gotion High-Tech would ensure comprehensive connectivity and shop floor integration for optimized operations.
Battery manufacturing at scale is required globally to meet the rising demand for EVs. Image Adobe Stock
ABB will also explore the provision of a range of physical equipment, solutions and digital assets for adaptive machine and line automation, transportation and handling of materials, as well as line management and server and client hardware to help control various material flows within the plant, as well as integration of third-party assets. In addition, ABB would explore the potential use of Gotion High-Tech’s products for a wide range of industrial applications, including in marine, traction, microgrids, high, medium and low voltage, and renewables.
ABB and Gotion High-Tech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the construction and development of large-scale lithium-ion battery factories to serve the European and US electric vehicle (EV) markets. The signing took place at Gotion High-Tech’s first battery manufacturing factory in Göttingen, Germany.
Gotion High-Tech, in which Volkswagen has a 26.5 percent stake, is set to open a $2 billion lithium battery plant in Illinois and is also considering a factory in Morocco as part of its ambitious global efforts to grow availability and resilience of the EV market. A joint project team will complete a feasibility assessment to introduce ABB products and services into Gotion High-Tech, explore a research and development (R&D) collaboration and understand how battery cells, modules and packs from Gotion High-Tech could be supplied to ABB and its affiliates.
ABB solutions, based on ABB’s Plant Optimization Methodology for battery manufacturing, would increase throughput with higher level of automation, optimization and emission control to Gotion High-Tech’s factories. Meanwhile, ABB’s electrification would provide Gotion High-Tech with integrated, modular power distribution solutions that are standardized, scalable and replicable. By using ABB’s digital solutions, Gotion High-Tech would ensure comprehensive connectivity and shop floor integration for optimized operations.
Battery manufacturing at scale is required globally to meet the rising demand for EVs. Image Adobe Stock
ABB will also explore the provision of a range of physical equipment, solutions and digital assets for adaptive machine and line automation, transportation and handling of materials, as well as line management and server and client hardware to help control various material flows within the plant, as well as integration of third-party assets. In addition, ABB would explore the potential use of Gotion High-Tech’s products for a wide range of industrial applications, including in marine, traction, microgrids, high, medium and low voltage, and renewables.
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