To ensure the quality and integrity of the lithium-ion batteries produced at its new manufacturing plant in Lordstown, Ohio, Ultium Cells LLC will use Honeywell's Quality Control System (QCS).
Due to be completed in 2022, the 2.8 million-square-foot factory of Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM), will produce lithium-ion battery cells for GM electric vehicles ranging from Cadillac sedans to Hummers. It will be one of the largest electric vehicle battery plants in the United States.
Honeywell said its QCS will deploy compact, high-precision scanners and basis weight sensors to serve as the quality control platform for four of the Lordstown plant's production lines. Its system will help Ultium Cells meet essential quality requirements by measuring electrode coat weight, a key parameter in the production of battery cells. In addition, the modular platform and its expertise will help battery maker ensure long-term success by adapting new measurement and control technology as battery cell production requirements evolve.
Germanus Woo - Planning Director, Ultium Cells, said, 'We chose Honeywell because of the company's deep understanding of the lithium-ion battery sector, and the fact its measurement and control technology is already being used in critical areas of manufacturing. Given the depth of their knowledge, Honeywell is well-positioned to offer us insights, helping us to increase productivity and profitability as we grow.'
Fredrik Westerberg - Director, Strategic Planning, Honeywell Process Solutions, said, 'Given the opportunity at hand, battery manufacturers such as Ultium Cells must be able to bring new solutions to market with confidence. As such, it's critical for them to develop and implement cost-effective, efficient and safe manufacturing processes while ensuring the highest production quality. These objectives can be achieved by implementing advanced measurement and control solutions like our QCS. We're proud to play a role in this pioneering effort in lithium-ion battery technology.'
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