Battery Applications
Automated Coin Cell Press
Advancing Coin Cell R&D Through Automation
Reliable coin cell assembly is essential for evaluating new battery materials. However, manual processes can introduce variability that affects both development speed and the quality of experimental results.
Common challenges include:
- Higher throughput and repeatability: Manual assembly is time-consuming, while differences in operator technique can influence cell quality and test results.
- Electrode curling: Single-sided coated electrodes are particularly susceptible to curling, making accurate positioning and consistent assembly more difficult.
- Variations in component dimensions: Small differences in the diameter or geometry of cell components can be difficult to detect and compensate for manually, allowing inaccuracies to accumulate during assembly.
To overcome these challenges, SCIPRIOS developed the Automated Coin Cell Press (ACCP). The system combines precision automation, intelligent process monitoring and integrated quality checks to make coin cell assembly faster, more repeatable and more reliable.
Benefits and Features of the SCIPRIOS ACCP
- More efficient battery research: Automated assembly reduces repetitive manual work and helps shorten experimental cycles.
- Reliable, reproducible results: Precisely controlled process steps minimize operator-dependent variation and improve the comparability of test data.
- Accurate handling and positioning: Precision robotics, dedicated fixtures and specialized handling solutions support the reliable processing of delicate electrodes and other cell components.
- Consistent automated sealing: Controlled assembly and pressing operations help ensure uniform cell quality across batches.
- Inline electrical testing: Integrated voltage measurement allows every assembled cell to be checked immediately as part of the automated process.
- Intuitive operation: A user-friendly system design reduces training requirements and enables operators to manage the assembly process efficiently.
- Scalable throughput: The ACCP delivers the consistency and process stability required for demanding battery research and pre-production environments.
With the ACCP, SCIPRIOS transforms coin cell assembly from a predominantly manual task into a controlled and traceable process—supporting faster development, dependable data and greater confidence in material evaluation.
From Controlled Electrode Coating to Reliable Coin Cell Assembly
Meaningful coin cell data begins long before the cell is assembled. Variations introduced during electrode coating can make it difficult to determine whether differences in cell performance originate from the material itself or from the way the electrode was prepared.
Manual doctor blading is influenced by factors such as coating speed, material application, substrate temperature and operator technique. Even small inconsistencies can affect film uniformity and make experimental results more difficult to compare.
While the SCIPRIOS Automated Coin Cell Press controls the downstream assembly process, the SCIPRIOS BladeCoating Robot brings the same level of automation and precision to electrode preparation. Together, the two systems support a more controlled workflow—from solution or slurry deposition to assembled cells ready for electrochemical evaluation.
Benefits for Battery Research
- Greater confidence in material evaluation: Consistent electrode preparation helps researchers distinguish genuine material effects from process-related variation.
- Controlled coating parameters: Precisely defined coating conditions enable systematic investigation of variables such as blade speed, formulation, substrate temperature and subsequent thermal treatment.
- Efficient parameter screening: Automated processing makes it easier to produce series of comparable electrodes and evaluate multiple formulations or process conditions.
- Reduced operator influence: Repeatable robotic workflows minimize differences caused by manual handling and improve consistency between samples and experimental batches.
- Flexible process development: Replaceable applicators and configurable processing modules allow the system to accommodate different materials, substrates and research requirements.
- Support for multilayer electrodes: Automated deposition and substrate handling enable the development of more complex coating sequences and multilayer structures.
- A complementary automated workflow: Used together, the BladeCoating Robot and ACCP provide greater control over two decisive stages of coin cell development: electrode fabrication and cell assembly.
By connecting reproducible electrode coating with automated coin cell assembly, SCIPRIOS helps researchers build a clearer relationship between material formulation, processing conditions and final cell performance—accelerating optimization while improving the reliability of experimental data.
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