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Fraunhofer’s X-ray System Reveals Inner Workings of Battery Cells

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Fraunhofer’s X-ray System Reveals Inner Workings of Battery Cells
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The Gist

“The Fraunhofer EMI has developed a special X-ray technology to visualize dynamic processes in large-format prismatic cells in real time, aiming to accelerate the development of safer cell generations. This technology is set for industrial application with Volkswagen's battery subsidiary PowerCo, with plans to install an X-ray system by 2028.”

The Fraunhofer EMI has made a significant breakthrough in battery technology with the development of a special X-ray system that makes dynamic processes in large-format prismatic cells visible in real time.

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The system combines high-performance X-ray technology with a specially developed battery test chamber and comprehensive sensor technology, revealing what happens inside large-format battery cells in fractions of a second under stress. This technology is now set for industrial application with Volkswagen's battery subsidiary PowerCo.

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