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One more question
trends in automation:
Solutions with
similar requirements to those of bat-
tery construction already exist in the
manufacture of carbon composites. Is
it possible to transfer this technology?
Michael Karcher:
Absolutely, yes.
Lightweight design plays a crucial role
in the production of electric vehicles.
It is a good starting point for our
engineers, who are familiar with the
requirements for handling flexible
materials in the food and textile
industries. In those environments it
is important to grip bulky materials
carefully, to observe the fibre orienta-
tion during handling and placement
and to avoid unnecessary stress on
the structures. This expertise can be
applied very effectively to the automa-
tion of battery production.
Michael Karcher,
Head of industry
segment DE
Electronics and
Solar, Festo
People want e-mobility
According to a study on electromobility
by TÜV Rheinland, the level of accept-
ance for electric cars is growing world-
wide. This applies in particular to the
emerging markets of China and India,
where mobility is also rising. 92% of
people in India and 88% in China are
willing to consider an electric car if buy-
ing a new car within the next five years.
In Germany and the USA, the figure is
lower at 57%, with the figures for the
UK and France being about the same.
ads-tec production system:
Automated bonding, feeding and
handling of lithium-ion energy
storage devices.
Air bearing ATBT in the bonding
process:
Festo also delivers air
supply and air/vacuum prepara-
tion with corresponding valve and
control intelligence depending on
the degree of automation.
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