Luxinar, a British laser manufacturer, is introducing a new kind of weapon for EV battery production: These aren’t your average light shows, though. Luxinar’s CO2 and femtosecond lasers are designed for precise tasks like cutting battery separator foils, shaping electrodes, and even removing casings.
Here’s why this is a big deal: Traditionally, these jobs involved harsh solvents and clunky machinery. Not exactly ideal for a clean and efficient production line. Luxinar’s lasers offer a cleaner, more automated solution. They can handle various battery shapes and sizes with ease, and even work on large volumes without breaking a sweat (or burning any fingerprints).
But the benefits go beyond convenience. For example, removing the self-adhesive film wrapped around some batteries is a delicate task. Lasers can handle this with pinpoint accuracy, minimizing waste and ensuring a perfect finish. This is important not only for building new batteries but also for recycling old ones!
“Our laser tech is like a Swiss army knife for battery production,” says Christian Dini, a bigwig at Luxinar. He emphasizes that these lasers make various battery-related tasks not only more precise, but also more economically sensible. In other words, lasers are about to become the new best friend of the EV battery industry.
