Siemens and Japan’s Hirano Tecseed are working together to improve battery machine manufacturing through digitalisation and simulation-based optimisation.
Hirano Tecseed, a maker of battery coating machines, is standardizing and digitizing its systems with help from Siemens’ automation and simulation software, including Simcenter™ applications available on the Siemens Xcelerator digital platform.
The partnership focuses on refining the coating process for battery electrodes. This process is critical as it involves applying multiple active material layers onto foil strips. Any defects here can reduce battery performance and lifespan. Precise control over speed and tension is essential to ensure stable and high-quality results.
As demand for batteries grows, driven by electric vehicles and renewable energy, manufacturers like Hirano Tecseed are working to increase production speeds and cut costs without sacrificing safety or quality.
A key part of the collaboration is the use of a digital twin of the manufacturing equipment. Using Siemens’ Simcenter™ software, Hirano created and tested a virtual model of its battery coating machines. This digital twin uses real-time data from Siemens’ Simatic controllers and Sinamics drives to simulate performance accurately before physical production begins.
Hirano’s engineers also use Simcenter™ Amesim™ for system simulations. This helps optimize machine design and throughput virtually. The software lets engineers analyze and improve key elements like web handling, aiming to boost operational efficiency before actual machines are built or modified.
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