From May 16 to 18, 2023 China International Battery Technology Exchange Conference/Exhibition (CIBF) was held in Shenzhen World Exhibition&Convention Center. Festo has made its debut with the latest automation solution for battery cell production, partnering with "lithium" to explore the development and industrial upgrading of China's new energy battery technology through intelligent manufacturing value. As a world leading supplier of automation technology, Festol serves the automation development of 200 industries worldwide and is the only company in the automation industry that specializes in industry-specific sales, leveraging mature experience to assist emerging markets.
Against the background of the global carbon neutrality trend and the rapid growth of the penetration rate of new energy vehicles, the lithium battery industry has maintained a high boom, of which power lithium batteries and energy storage batteries are the main factors driving the growth of the industry.
High speed, high throughput, maximum reliability and repetitive accuracy, and low cost are the characteristics required for the battery production process. From material processing, material preparation, electrode manufacturing, to one-stop production of primary batteries in the front and rear stages of cell assembly, facing the structural improvement and simplification that drives energy density improvement, Festo grasps every small demand and change, whether it is pneumatic, electric drive, or a variety of technology combinations, providing perfect matching and cost-effective automation solutions for every step of battery production, and assisting in one-stop production of batteries, Assist customers in seizing competitive opportunities.
As a global partner providing one-stop solutions for battery production, facing breakthroughs in lithium-ion battery materials and structural innovation, Festo showcased new products at this exhibition, including intelligent grabbing units for helium detectors, high output servo presses, cell unit model machines for formation cabinets, Festo AX innovative solutions, one-stop battery solutions, and a series of copper, zinc, and nickel prohibited products specifically designed for lithium battery production.
With the localization development of Festo, especially the rapidly changing scale and automation level of Jinan's global production center, the production of battery manufacturing components can be supported from multiple aspects such as design, raw materials, production, transportation, clean packaging, etc., such as copper, zinc, and nickel ban products. The Cell unit model machine displayed this time is the first integrated product in the industry, reflecting the strong local customized product development capabilities.
Mr. Zhou Lei, Sales Director of the New Energy Industry in Festo's Greater China Business Area, said, "We can achieve fast delivery while also having greater flexibility to provide customers with cost-effective products." Relying on information, automation, and intelligent order management, production processing, and logistics transportation, Festo continuously improves its localization level.
At present, more terminal manufacturers in the lithium battery industry are accelerating the pace of globalization. Festo serves over 300000 customers in 176 countries around the world, and has a unique advantage in global service and delivery. Zhou Lei introduced, "Our products are internationally standardized, and our exports are more secure. Festo will match market demand and help OEM manufacturers accelerate the pace of globalization."
Festo has been committed to climate protection and optimizing the carbon footprint for many years, and has been accelerating energy conservation and emission reduction with advanced automation products and solutions to help enterprises achieve Digital transformation.
By optimizing industrial energy efficiency through modular services, the Motion Terminal VTEM stands out in the pneumatic regulation of motion, pressure, and flow. The pneumatic devices controlled by application programs, valve structures with multiple adjustment angles, integrated data acquisition and processing, make pneumatic products more suitable for future needs. Festo AX's artificial intelligence data analysis can improve productivity, reduce energy costs, avoid quality losses, optimize workshops, and create new business models.
In 2023, Festo has been deeply involved in the automation industry segments in China for 30 years, witnessing the optimization and transformation of China's industrial structure. Under the trend of low-carbon development, the industry is showing high value-added, "said Mr. Zhu Lianyi, Vice President of Sales Management for Festo's Greater China Business Area." Festo will continue to create high-quality infrastructure for industrial automation, enhance the value of products in multiple industries, and promote the development of China's strategic emerging industry segments.
Welcome to Festo booth GT243 in Hall 6 of Shenzhen World Exhibition&Convention Center (new hall) for visit and discussions! Or scan the QR code and log in to the Festo online exhibition hall, where you can easily observe the exhibition in person.