Research Project HoWaLIB: Advancing Electrode Roll-Structuring

At the beginning of 2025, MANUGY launched its participation in the collaborative project HoWaLIB – focusing on the upscaling of roll-structuring processes in lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing. The project aims to develop and validate innovative solutions that ensure reliable, high-throughput operation of structured electrode production.​

A central element of MANUGY’s work within HoWaLIB is the integration of a novel laser-based cleaning technology for structuring rollers. This approach is designed to maintain the long-term functionality of the rollers, reduce wear and contamination, and enable stable operation at industrially relevant speeds. Compared to conventional cleaning methods, the laser process promises higher efficiency, reduced downtime, and improved sustainability.​

Together with research and industry partners, MANUGY will validate the technology under real production conditions, ensuring that it meets the quality and safety standards required for large-scale battery manufacturing. The project is an important step towards making structured electrodes a key enabler for higher-performance lithium-ion batteries.​

HoWaLIB is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education, Research and Technology (BMFTR, formerly BMBF) as part of its commitment to strengthening Germany’s role as a global innovation leader in sustainable and competitive battery production.​

For MANUGY, HoWaLIB highlights the company’s expertise in modular machine design and laser integration, while further reinforcing its mission to drive the industrialization of next-gen battery production.