German battery manufacturer CustomCells is participating in an €8-million research project to develop next-generation round battery cells.

The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW), the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (Fraunhofer IPA) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are the scientific partners.

CustomCells has chosen to locate its pilot plant in Tübingen, Germany. It aims to advance and accelerate the design, production possibilities and digitalization for premium cells in the 46 mm large-format round cell format.

CustomCells is targeting customers in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, but also intends to supply the wider European market.

“Our round cell technology enables high-performance batteries for applications that place the highest demands on quality, safety and performance,” said Dr. Christoph Falk, COO of CustomCells.

Source: CustomCells