Henkel has expanded its E-Mobility capabilities with the opening of a new Battery Test Center at its Düsseldorf headquarters. This facility strengthens the company’s Battery Engineering Center, offering advanced testing solutions for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. The addition reaffirms Henkel’s leadership in the battery innovation space, providing cutting-edge technologies that support automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers. The Battery Test Center enhances product development, enabling faster, more efficient processes and a push toward net-zero emission mobility.
Key Highlights:
- Location: Henkel’s Düsseldorf headquarters
- Launch: Fully operational since September 2024
- Focus: Electric vehicle (EV) battery testing and development
- Technologies: Temperature and humidity control, fast charging/discharging, leakage and aging tests
- Certifications: TISAX-certified for safety and reliability
- Unique Offerings: Digital twin creation, scenario simulations, and real-world system validation
The facility is a critical extension of Henkel’s Battery Engineering Center, which originally launched in September 2023 with the Battery Application Center. This latest addition enables comprehensive testing and validation of battery systems, addressing challenges such as safety, sustainability, and performance. Henkel aims to position itself as a pivotal innovation partner in the rapidly growing E-Mobility sector.
Henkel’s advanced capabilities include environmental simulations, which regulate both temperature and humidity, and a variety of battery testing methods such as fast charging, discharging, and leakage detection. This infrastructure allows Henkel to help its partners innovate faster and more efficiently, ensuring that new battery designs meet the evolving demands of the electric vehicle market.
“With the opening of the Battery Test Center, we are taking a significant step forward in our mission to drive sustainable innovation in the E-Mobility sector,” stated George Kazantzis, Global Head of Henkel’s Automotive Components business unit.
Collaboration and Innovation
Henkel emphasizes the power of collaboration in driving innovation. The new Battery Test Center enhances this by providing end-to-end solutions, from early-stage digital simulations to real-world testing. This approach accelerates development cycles, allowing manufacturers to bring advanced batteries to market more rapidly.
“At Henkel, we believe that innovation is driven by collaboration,” said Dr. Stefan Kreiling, Global Head of Innovation, Automotive Components at Henkel.
The center’s digital twin technology allows the creation of virtual models of battery systems, which can be tested and validated under various scenarios before real-world application. This combination of simulation and testing offers a powerful toolset for battery optimization, including circularity through debonding trials in active battery packs.
Global Expansion
Henkel’s Battery Engineering Center is located within the company’s Inspiration Center Düsseldorf, a hub for battery innovation. The company plans to extend this initiative globally with upcoming Battery Engineering Centers in the U.S. and China, ensuring seamless collaboration across regions.
With this state-of-the-art facility, Henkel is better equipped than ever to support the next generation of electric vehicle batteries, fostering sustainable, high-performance solutions for the E-Mobility market. This expansion positions Henkel at the forefront of innovation in the global push for greener, more efficient transportation.
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