01 Shift to Dry-Electrode and Solvent-Free Coating Manufacturers increasingly adopted dry-electrode and solvent-free coating approaches in 2025 to lower energy consumption, reduce NMP usage, and shrink factory footprints. Over 2026-2034, this trend will reshape capital expenditure (CAPEX) priorities, driving demand for high-precision calendaring, powder handling, and advanced binderless process controls, as producers target faster ramp schedules and consistent thickness uniformity at scale.
02 Digital Twins and Inline Metrology Deployment of digital twins, machine vision, and inline X-ray and laser metrology accelerated in 2025 to stabilise yields. Through 2034, equipment buyers will integrate advanced analytics, edge computing, and closed-loop control to monitor slurry rheology, coating defects, electrode porosity, and tab alignment. The result will be fewer line stoppages, faster root-cause analysis, and measurable improvements in cost per cell.
March 2026 Panasonic Energy expanded its battery manufacturing capabilities with investments in advanced production equipment and automation technologies to support higher-capacity lithium-ion battery manufacturing for electric vehicles and energy storage applications.
January 2026 CATL expanded its battery manufacturing ecosystem with upgraded production facilities and intelligent manufacturing technologies, including advanced coating, assembly, and automation equipment for large-scale battery production.
October 2025 BYD expanded its battery production capacity with new manufacturing facilities incorporating automated battery assembly and processing equipment to support growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
August 2025 Siemens expanded its battery manufacturing automation solutions with advanced digital production technologies, industrial software, and automation systems designed to improve efficiency and quality control in battery factories.