Next-gen Electrode Coating Line by COMAS: scalable, efficient, and ready for ESS demands
Discover our advanced automated electrode coating line designed to enhance battery performance and manufacturing efficiency.
The new Electrode Coating Line is the outcome of the joint efforts of COMAS and its recent acquisition - SAM Europe - a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of solution coating, extrusion coating, laminating lines, and printing machinery for the converting industry. This customizable solution is engineered to deliver long-duration energy storage systems and ensure high-performance production.
As the Energy Storage System sector continues to evolve quickly, the importance of battery performance and efficient manufacturing has never been greater. Our newest automated Electrode Coating Line is designed to handle the unique requirements of fuel cells, lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, delivering a blend of accuracy, adaptability, and streamlined processes all in one advanced system.
Optimized electrode coating system to optimize battery quality and efficiency
At the heart of this breakthrough is an advanced coating system. Through single or double-layer slot dies, the technology achieves unparalleled accuracy, ensuring the precise application of a uniform slurry layer composed of active materials, binders, conductive agents, and solvents on aluminum foil for cathodes, or copper foil for anodes. What sets this system apart is its ability to perform simultaneous double-side coating, by processing both sides of the electrode in one pass. This innovation significantly accelerates production cycles without compromising accuracy and allows a higher productivity in a smaller footprint. Multilayer coating, in addition, ensures precise application of multiple layers to improve final battery performance and quality.
Complementing the coating process is the advanced drying solution equipped with the latest design innovations to cut power usage up to 20% in a reduced footprint.
Enhancing performance with AI-powered predictive maintenance
Finally, AI integration unlocks the power of predictive maintenance. Through the ongoing analysis of operational data, the system can assess machine health, anticipate maintenance needs, and determine exactly which components require attention and when. Thanks to this proactive approach long-term efficiency and reliability are ensured, while breakdowns and downtime are prevented.
Electrode Coating Line: key benefits of a fututre-proof solution
- Scalability - Engineered for high-volume production, it seamlessly scales to meet increasing market demand without sacrificing efficiency or quality. This capability is crucial as the energy storage sector expands rapidly worldwide.
- Cost optimization - Achieved through maximized output with minimized material waste, energy consumption and footprint.
- Production flexibility - Allows to adapt the line to the production of various types of batteries (lithium ion, solid-state batteries or fuel cells), maintaining high quality and performance.
Electrode Coating Line: a new tile in the Coesia ESS mosaic
This next-generation electrode coating technology offers a comprehensive solution that enhances production flexibility, cost efficiency and scalability, paving the way for the future of battery manufacturing.
Developed by COMAS within the broader innovation ecosystem of the Coesia Group, the Electrode Coating Line is just one tile of a complete, integrated approach to battery manufacturing. Discover how Coesia empowers manufacturers with end-to-end solutions through advanced technologies across every key production step.
Our automated electrode coating system is engineered to set new benchmarks in battery manufacturing: contact us to get more information.