A TOTALLY NEW WAY TO ASSEMBLE EV BATTERIES

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This episode of Autoline After Hours delves into Vivet Technologies' innovative 'Repeating Layer Process' (RLP) for EV battery assembly, presented by MJ Hashem, Director of R&D. Unlike traditional linear assembly, RLP utilizes a loop system where modules circulate, allowing for individual cell additions at various stations. This approach promises significant advantages: reduced capital expenditure, higher capacity utilization, improved quality, and lower costs. The RLP system is designed for scalability, enabling manufacturers to start small and expand incrementally. A key benefit highlighted is the potential for significantly higher Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), starting at 92% compared to the industry standard of 85%, and achieving up to 99% with further optimization. The process encourages the use of off-the-shelf, slower equipment, allowing for more precise operations like OCV and internal resistance measurements, which are critical for battery balancing. Vivet Technologies offers the central algorithm and control system, partnering with approved integrators for machine building, emphasizing flexibility and modularity. The discussion also touches upon the potential for RLP to be applied to other industries with repeating components.