ENERGY STORAGE LI-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS for CELLS AND PACKS
MANZ AG /// high-tech for a green future /// 2 2015 Acquisition of KLEO, a company of the ZEISS Group; expansion of portfolio by laser direct imaging technology 2014 Acquisition of the mechanical engineering division of Kemet Electronics Italy (formerly Arcotronics) for enlargement of technology portfolio in Battery division 2013 Establishment as leading equipment supplier for the touch panel production 2012 Acquisition of CIGS modules innovation line from Würth Solar Foundation of Manz CIGS Technology GmbH Inauguration of new facilities in Suzhou (China) with 20,000 sqm production capacity 2010 Foundation of Vacuum Process Technologies 2008 Additional technology know-how and production capacity through acquisition of Manz Automation Slovakia and Intech (Taiwan) 2006 IPO on Entry Standard market of the Frankfurt stock exchange 2005 Entry into the thin-film market with equipment for the mechanical scribing of solar modules 2000 Delivery of the first automation system for fully automated crystalline solar cell manufacturing lines Development of the first fully automated quality testing and sorting system for crystalline solar cells 1994 Delivery of the first automation solution for the FPD industry to Asia 1990 Development of the first automation system for processing crystalline solar cells in a pilot manufacturing project 1987 Foundation of Manz Automatisierungstechnik GmbH in Filderstadt, Germany manz ag As a global high-tech equipment manufacturer, Manz AG, based in Reutlingen, Germany, is a pioneer for innovative products in fast-growing markets. The company, founded in 1987, has expertise in seven technology sectors: automation, metrology, laser processing, vacuum coating, wet chemistry, printing and coating, as well as roll-to-roll processes. Manz deploys and further develops these technologies in three strategic fields, the "Electronics," "Solar" and "Energy Storage" business segments. Manz AG has its roots in Baden-Württemberg in Germany, historically one of the cradle regions of German engineering and today one of the world s leading high-tech regions. Manz employs people from 30 countries and is active in all the important growth markets around the world. The company currently operates production facilities in Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, China and Taiwan. Manz AG also has sales and service branches in the USA, South Korea and India.
MANZ AG /// LI-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS /// 3 realizing unique solutions for li-ion production In the field of battery production solutions, Manz is a leading supplier of lithium-ion cell and pack production equipment. Manz' involvement with lithium-based technology spans more than 25 years in engineering, development, and fabrication of production equipment for various cell shapes and sizes. Our services in this segment range from battery cell manufacturing (reel to cell) to the assembly of the individual cells into battery packs (cell to pack). Our Capacity Technology for your Energy Storage AUTOMATION CORE OUR technologies LI-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS VACUUM LASER METROLOGY
MANZ AG /// LI-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS /// 4 li-ion production solutions our technological expertise As a world leading high-tech equipment manufacturer, Manz develops and produces manufacturing systems for the industrialscale production of lithium-ion batteries From reel to cell: lithium-ion cell production with Manz high-tech equipment Manz offers stand-alone equipment as well as integrated production lines, standard and customized solutions: for various cell shapes: cylindrical cells, prismatic cells, spiral wound cells, stacked cells, and pouch cells for various applications: portable devices, cell phones, HEV/PHEV, and stationary storage laser slitting/ notching drying lamination laser ablation electrode & separator cutting cell stacking/ winding tab welding packaging/ sealing Electrolyte Filling pre-formation quality control/ cell test CELL ASSEMBLY Aging 1 formation Aging 2 degassing testing & sorting FORMATION
MANZ AG /// LI-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS /// 5 Laser Slitting of Electrode Material Manz machines are characterized by a high production speed and the widest size range. Precision, reliability, endurance, and high performance are the key features of our high-tech production equipment. From cell to pack: lithium-ion battery production with Manz high-tech equipment cell preparing terminal cutting/ bending module assembly module contacting pack assembly electrical assembly final assembly charging testing/ end of line test pack ASSEMBLY
MANZ AG /// LI-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS /// 6 li-ion production solutions our markets As a supplier of different production solutions for different markets, we supply individual machines for laboratory, pilot and small batch production as well as complete assembly lines and turnkey solutions for battery manufacturing Manz offers stand-alone equipment as well as integrated production lines, standard and customized solutions for various industries, like communications and consumer electronics, automotive, industry & aerospace, and stationary storage. We develop equipment for lithium-ion battery production for various kinds of industries communication / consumer electronics The rechargeable battery s life is the crucial factor in lifespan and acceptance of premium consumer electronics products. Manz opens up new ways for industry to continually increase the capacity and lifespan of lithiumion batteries by, for example, using pouch cells, an area in which we have already been able to gain years of experience in the automotive industry. We are now utilizing this expertise for production technologies that also enable rechargeable batteries for consumer electronics to venture into new performance dimensions. automotive / e-mobility Lithium-ion cells for the automotive industry are spiral-wound around a flat mandrel or single-sheet stacked cells. For use in the HEV market, the battery cells are assembled within a battery pack. This represents a robust solution and ensures a long service life. As the leading high-tech engineering company in the western world for lithium-ion batteries, we are ensuring that this crucial future technology for the automotive industry achieves a breakthrough.
MANZ AG /// LI-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS /// 7 Prismatic battery cells Cylindrical battery cells Pouch cells Precision, stability, reliability, endurance, and high performances are the main features of the products manufactured on our high-tech equipment industry & aerospace Precise and stable cell structures are substantial requirements of the industry and for aerospace applications. With our efficient stacking, stack winding or flat winding technologies, all lithiumion cells that are produced on our equipment are extremely effective and reliable, even when they are exposed to strong mechanical vibrations or acceleration. environment / stationary power storage Storage technologies are the foundation stone for the success of the energy transition and the guarantee of an independent power supply. As a pioneer of production systems for lithium-ion energy stores, Manz is ensuring that more and more powerful storage systems can be produced cost-efficiently and also used to a greater extent for the local storage of renewably produced energy.
Operational expertise Our global workforce of around 1,900 employees, 500 of which are R & D engineers, allows us to supply high-tech equipment to our customers all over the world. We can handle even big projects in the shortest possible time and at competitive costs. With more than 300 service engineers globally, we can well support the production systems at the customer site while ensuring the maximum productivity. MANZ AG 05/2016 Manz Germany R&D, Production, Manz Slovakia R&D, Production, Manz USA Manz Hungary Production Manz italy R&D, Production, Manz China R&D, Production, Manz South Korea Manz Taiwan R&D, Production, Manz India Manz AG Steigaeckerstrasse 5 72768 Reutlingen Germany Phone +49 7121 9000 0 Fax +49 7121 9000 99 www.manz.com info@manz.com