European battery cell production faces considerable challenges, including cost pressures, equipment complexities, and difficult ramping up to target yield. A significant improvement can be achieved by integrating Design for Manufacturing (DfM) methodologies, ensuring that design and manufacturing teams collaborate closely from the earliest development phases.

By applying DfM principles, cell designs can directly address manufacturing constraints, significantly increasing production success rates and mitigating risks related to equipment ordering, machine design, and operational implementation. Moreover, involving manufacturing considerations at the design stage fosters early customer acceptance by aligning final products closely with market requirements and practical feasibility.

To achieve manufacturing excellence, line building processes must rigorously follow validated procedures, informed by real-world best practices. This session will share key insights and actionable strategies derived from recent successful European projects. Particular attention will be given to best practices in effectively collaborating with Chinese equipment and material suppliers, offering practical guidance to bridge cultural, technical, and operational differences.

The attendees will learn more about:

• How to apply Design for Manufacturing (DfM) to improve battery cell production
• Ways to reduce production risks through early design-manufacturing alignment
• Best practices for collaborating with Chinese equipment and material suppliers