Battery Production - vdma.eu

The three industry associations Bitkom, VDMA and ZVEI are warning of a regulatory standstill in the German battery market. They are calling for a moratorium on the implementation of the new Battery Implementation Act.

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Current industry trends, technological impulses, and practical insights shaped the meeting and provided a comprehensive perspective on advancing sustainable battery value creation.

Battery factories are not only being built from scratch, existing plants also need to be modernized. A recent study by VDMA and Porsche Consulting shows that European mechanical engineering can score points here with process knowledge and technologies.

The further development of the battery ecosystem in Germany and Europe must not come to a standstill. An eight-point plan from the industries involved sets out specific areas for action.

Since August 2025, the EU Battery Regulation has brought with it new obligations in the context of extended producer responsibility. The new requirements were highlighted and discussed

We can look back on a successful joint annual conference of the Electronics, Solar and Battery Production Sector Association (ESB, formerly EMINT) and the Working Group Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing.

At the start of the IAA, the VDMA is sounding the alarm: Europe is at risk of being left behind in strategically important battery cell production. A 5-point plan for Europe must be implemented now.

Europe's battery industry is at risk of losing out to China in global competition. Despite demand of 700-1,400 GWh by 2030, there is a lack of production capacity. Without decisive action, added value and technological sovereignty will be lost.

The VDMA regulatory cockpit provides you with a central, practical overview of current and upcoming regulations. It helps you identify relevant information at an early stage, evaluate it strategically, and derive concrete measures.

At a members´ assembly at the beginning of March 2025, the newly elected EMINT board confirmed its intention to strengthen the EMINT community network.

New VDMA Battery Production Executive Board aims to consolidate Europe's position in mechanical and plant engineering.

VDMA 24994:2024-08 specifies comprehensive test conditions for fire-resistant battery storage cabinets. The cabinets protect against various battery fire risks.

Together with experts from the member companies concerned, the VDMA has written a guide to the new EU Battery Regulation. It is regarded as the new standard for product-related environmental protection regulations.

The study "Battery Manufacturing 2030: Collaborating at Warp Speed" by Porsche Consulting on behalf of the VDMA provides groundbreaking insights for European companies that offer production solutions for battery manufacturing.

In its EV Outlook 2023, the IEA presents current trends in the global EV market. This has continued to grow strongly over the past year and is driving further innovation.

Regarding intelligent, sustainable battery production, it is important to understand the interaction of complex production lines, reduce costs and ensure process stability.

Under the heading "Battery legal requirements - From the BattG to the EU Battery Regulation", the VDMA held an event on March 20, 2023. Here is the most important in brief.

Elektromobilität ist ohne Gebäude kaum zu denken, da zukünftig immer mehr auch Arbeitgeber, Supermärkte, Parkhäuser und andere Nichtwohngebäude Lademöglichkeiten zur Verfügung stellen werden. Aufgrund der notwenigen hohen Anschlussleistung ist ein durch das Gebäudeenergiemanagement gesteuertes Abflachen der Bedarfsspitzen geboten.

Are you looking for strong solutions not only for large-scale production for battery manufacturing? Access the expertise of our mechanical and plant engineering manufacurers. In addition to the thematic search function, the new online format offers the possibility to contact the battery experts of the respective companies.

Challenges of mechanical engineering: While Asian mechanical engineering is establishing itself in battery production in Europe, the domestic industry is threatening to fall behind.

The changing drive system poses challenges for machine and plant manufacturers, but also offers opportunities. Battery cell production has a special role to play here. While Asian mechanical engineering is establishing itself as a supplier in Europe, the European industry is in danger of falling behind.

What prospects does the topic of battery recycling offer for mechanical and plant engineering? A study by Fraunhofer ISI, commissioned by the IMPULS Foundation of the VDMA, sees good market potential for Europe.

Sales growth of over 17 percent is expected for the current year, and around 25 percent for 2022. The European market is taking an increasingly strong position in this regard.

VDMA Battery Production and Fraunhofer Research Production Battery Cell Münster to jointly develop production solutions

VDMA publishes brochure on battery recycling

Study on the battery production market and process engineering challenges essential for the industrial production of Li-ion batteries for electromobility and stationary storage.

In the VDW's new podcast "Tech Affair - Industry for Future", experts from business and science discuss the topic of "Battery production in Germany - sense or nonsense?

Mechanical and plant engineering stands for innovation and solution competence in the field of mobility and mobile applications. As a manufacturer, equipment supplier and user, the entire bandwidth is covered, making mechanical engineering a "driver" of transformation as well as of efficiency increases in existing solutions in transport and logistics. We supply the production technologies for sustainable mobility and competitive jobs in Germany.

The E-MOTIVE Forum is intensively involved in research activities for the further development of electromobility.

A meta-study by the Research Association for Combustion Engines (FVV), conducted by Frontier Economics, provides information on how climate-friendly new drive technologies are.

Monday, March 16th, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.at Renaissance Brussels Hotel, Rue du Parnasse 19, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium

The diversity of requirements in the respective markets also requires a diversity of available technologies. Tomorrow's mobility will be achieved through mechanical engineering - and requires openness to new technologies.

The VDMA sector group is the point of contact for all questions relating to machines and components for the battery production. The member companies of the sector group supply machines, plants, machine components, tools and services for the entire process chain of battery production: From raw material preparation, electrode production and cell assembly to module and packaging production. The current focus of VDMA Battery Production is on Li-ion technology. We research technology and market information , organise customer events and roadshows, hold our own events, such as the annual conference, which has established itself as an important industry meeting and are in dialogue with research and science on current topics and on joint industrial research.

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The European demand for battery cells alone will generate a total of 155,000 jobs. These jobs are created both in the factories and in the upstream value-added chains. One fifth of these jobs are in mechanical and plant engineering. However, the jobs and added value are not necessarily created in Europe itself. References and unique selling propositions are decisive for the success of suppliers in intra-European cell production and globally.

For the production of Li-ion batteries, the process steps for the production of Li-ion cells, module/packs, components, all-solid-state cell and battery recycling are presented clearly and in detail.

The VDMA Roadmap Battery Production Equipment 2030 was completely updated, revised and supplemented by important aspects in 2018.

Our Executive Board consists of 15 well-known industry representatives from different sectors of the process chain. It determines the course. In cooperation with the branch office, the Executive Board coordinates tasks, activities and strategies in regular meetings.

As from 1 February the sector association EMINT has been added with the sector departments Battery Production and Photovoltaics.

VDMA sector association Electronics, Micro and Nano Technologies has now a close cooperation with the VDMA China Office in Shanghai. The member companies get additional support and services for their business in China.

Ten renowned company representatives from the EMINT sector form the executive board of our sector association. They define the course of the sector association with their expertise. Together with the employees of the VDMA sector association, the executive board develops strategies, activities and tasks that are adapted to the needs of the members. In this way, we ensure that we always act in a service-oriented manner and constantly adjust our range of services to the high innovation cycles of the industry.

The first general meeting after the foundation of the sector association Electronics, Micro and Nano Technologies took place in Erlangen. In addition to the new executive committee of the professional association, the new executive committees of the specialist departments were also elected here.