Technology company Honeywell launched a Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) designed to optimise the operation of gigafactories and cut scrap through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
It said the product incorporates AI to detect and fix quality issues before they result in scrapped material. Machine learning then identifies conditions leading to quality issues. The pilot phase showed a 60% reduction in material scrap rates, it said.
John Kem, president of American Battery Factory, said: “This solution is vital in our manufacturing operation because it allows us to reduce scrap and scale up quickly, while also ensuring we meet international demand for high quality lithium iron phosphate batteries as we prepare for the unprecedented surge expected over the next decade.”
ABF plans to use the platform in its upcoming gigafactories. The platform is also designed to help process controls, workforce management and prevent thermal runaway.
Pramesh Maheshwari, president of Honeywell Process Solutions, said the Battery MXP will enable manufacturers to maximise cell yields and reach peak production much quicker than traditional methods.
