Advancements in battery manufacturing will be the catalyst for the growth of high performance electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The battery manufacturing track will take a global perspective on battery manufacturing and will bring together the
key stakeholders that represent the complete value chain of battery manufacturing and will showcase the latest innovations from key manufacturers in Asia, Europe and the United States. With presentations focusing on the latest approaches to assembly,
automation, efficiency, inspection methods and cost reduction, valuable insight will be gained into the entire global manufacturing ecosystem. Conference attendees will gain a critical understanding of the state of manufacturing from around the world
and who is leading the way to the future of battery manufacturing.
Final Agenda
Monday, March 21
7:00 am – 2:00 pm Tutorial Registration and Morning Coffee
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Tutorials*
2:30 - 6:30 Main Conference Registration
4:20 Plenary Keynote Session
4:25 Plenary Session Introduction (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
4:35 Opening Plenary Keynote: The Gigafactory: Manufacturing Batteries Based on First Principles Approach at the World’s Largest Battery Factory
Kurt Kelty, Director, Battery Technology, Tesla Motors
5:15 Keynote Panel Discussion: Lithium Ion – A Global Perspective on Products Positioned to Transform the Market
6:25 Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
7:30 pm Close of Day
Tuesday, March 22
7:00 am Registration and Morning Coffee
8:00 Event Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:05 Battery Innovator Award
8:20 Plenary Session Introduction (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
8:30 Plenary Keynote 1: Progress toward 4.7 V NMC Li-ion Cells with High Energy Density
Jeff Dahn, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie
University
9:05 Plenary Keynote 2: Alkali-Metal Anodes with a Solid Electrolyte (this talk will be done as a live webcast)
John Goodenough, Ph.D., Virginia H. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering,
Professor, University of Texas at Austin
9:40 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
10:15 Organizer’s Opening Remarks
Craig Wohlers, Executive Director, Conferences, Cambridge Enertech
10:20 Chairperson’s Remarks
Jiqiang Wang, Ph.D., China Industrial Association of Power Sources, China
10:25 Fast Market Growth and R&D Progress of xEV Li-Ion Batteries in China
Jiqiang Wang, Ph.D., China Industrial Association of Power Sources, China
10:55 High Volume Li-Ion Manufacturing
Henry Mao, Ph.D., CEO, Youlion Battery Ltd., China
Reducing battery costs to levels affordable by mass markets is critical to the success of electric vehicles. Over the past decade, China has become the world’s leader in lithium-ion manufacturing, creating huge cost-efficiencies across a vertically
integrated, domestically-sourced supply chain. This talk will describe a new lower-cost cell technology and the advancements in production at the Youlion Battery factory.
11:25 Flow Battery Technology: Research Development and Application
Xianfeng Li, Ph.D., Professor, Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, China
Increasing attention for large scale energy storage has recently emerged, e.g. due to urgent needs in grid management (load leveling and peak shaving), as backup power, or for utilization and integration of renewable energy source. This presentation will
give a detailed introduction on the updated research progress on flow batteries including the fundamental electrochemistry, key materials, components and systems. The challenge and prospective of flow batteries will be briefly summarized.
11:55 Session Break
12:05 pm Networking Luncheon (All Are Welcome)
1:35 Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
2:20 Chairperson’s Remarks
Jiqiang Wang, Ph.D., China Industrial Association of Power Sources, China
2:25 The Technology and Application Development of China’s Lithium-ion Battery-Capacitor SPC
David He, Ph.D., EVE Energy Co., Ltd, China
To tackle the problems of low voltage platform, narrow working temperature, low energy density and unstable leakage current, EVE Energy Co., Ltd (EVE) created Lithium-ion Battery-capacitor equipped with the specific capacity features and the specific
power characteristics. The Lithium-ion Battery-capacitor which developed by EVE is widely applied in intelligent meter (intelligent water meter/ electricity meter/gas meter/ heat meter), intelligent transportation ETC, intelligent tracking, emergency
alarm eCall, field monitoring, Marine monitoring, wildlife monitoring and military.
2:55 Research Progress of Advanced Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Peter Cheng, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, HighPower International, China
Synergistic effect of electrolyte additives was studied for the lithium ion batteries with high voltage cathode materials. Design and development of advanced batteries with high energy density. Design and development of solid sate batteries. POM materials
with improved electrochemical performance as the cathode materials of lithium ion batteries.
3:25 The Commercialization of Water-Based LiFePO4 Cathode in Li-ion Batteries for xEV and ESS Applications
Jiang Zhou, Ph.D., Vice President, Lishen Research Institute, Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint Stock Co. Ltd., China
This talk will present the work of Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd on water-based LiFePO4 cathode in Li-ion batteries. Cylindrical, prismatic and pouch batteries using water-based LiFePO4 cathode are successfully developed. Batteries employing
water-based LiFePO4 cathode exhibit similar performance to those using NMP-based LiFePO4 cathode. The newly developed batteries will be widely used in xEV and ESS applications.
3:55 Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
4:30 Recent Progress in CATL Technology
Wu Kai, Vice President, Technology, Amperex Technology, Ltd. (ATL) China
ATL is a Hong Kong based international company leading in design, manufacture, sales and marketing of rechargeable lithium ion/polymer battery cells and related battery packs and systems. In addition to the consumer electronics markets, ATL is advancing
to electrical vehicles and electrical energy storage markets. This presenting will summarize the advancements and recent progress in ATL technology for rechargeable cells and pack systems.
5:00 Advanced Li-ion Cathode Materials and HNSS Contributions
Yangxing Li, Ph.D., CTO & Vice President, Hunan Shanshan (HNSS) China
Hunan Shanshan is a unique global supplier to the lithium-ion battery industry, who is currently the largest cathode producer in the world; while Shanshan group is a top material supplier for LIBs worldwide including cathode, anode and electrolyte. HNSS
is well positioned to provide the desired cathode materials and is currently providing more than 60 types of cathode products to meet the needs of our customers.
5:30 Characteristics of LTO and LFP Chemistry for 12V Main Power Source and Start-Stop Vehicle (SSV) Application
Seong-Gyu Cho, Manager, Cell Development Team, EIG Ltd., Korea
Lead-acid battery has been widely used to automotive applications in spite of their low fuel efficiency and environmental problem of heavy metal. In this presentation, EIG will summarize some of the exciting challenges and results comparing with the battery
performance difference of LTO and LFP chemistry in the field of 12V and 48V SSV and micro-hybrid application.
6:00 Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
7:00 Close of Day
Wednesday, March 23
7:45 Interactive Breakfast Breakout Discussion Groups
Participants choose a specific breakout discussion group to join. Each group has a moderator to ensure focused discussions around key issues within the topic. This format allows participants to meet potential collaborators, share examples from their work,
vet ideas with peers, and be part of a group problem-solving endeavor. The discussions provide an informal exchange of ideas and are not meant to be a corporate or specific product discussion.
The Patent Landscape across the Battery Industry: Patent Acquisition, Enforcement, and Licensing Strategies
Moderator: Mark Backofen, Intellectual Property Attorney, Locke Lord LLP
- What is the current state of the patent landscape across the global rechargeable battery industry?
- What do the patent portfolios held by battery industry participants look like?
- What are recent patent acquisition trends and areas of focus?
- What strategies can you employ to license or assert your patents as an innovator?
- What strategies can you employ to defend yourself from the enforcement and licensing strategies of others?
Air Breathing Batteries, the New Revolution in Battery Technology?
Moderator: Philippe Stevens, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, R&D, Electricité de France (EDF)
- What are the advantages and limitations of metal-air batteries?
- What are the main hurdles to their development?
- What is their level of development? When can we expect them on the market?
- What applications are they best suited for?
Batteries: Where It Began and Where We Are Going
Moderator: Shep Wolsky, Ph.D., Founder, International Battery Seminar & Exhibit
History: Share behind-the-scene accounts of Li-ion research from those who were there
Future: Where is the industry headed?
We issue a special invitation to those who attended the first meetings of this long running seminar series. Where did you begin and where are you going now with your battery interests?
- Advanced lithium-ion
- Flow cells
- Thin films
- Air
- Solid
- New chemistries
Battery Management Systems
Moderator: James Kaschmitter, Chief Executive Officer, Polystor Energy Corporation
Silicon Anodes
Moderator: Dee Strand, Ph.D., CSO, Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Non-Woven Separators for Supercaps and Lithium Batteries
Moderator: Brian Morin, Ph.D., President, Dreamweaver International
How to Get Your Products Noticed by the Right People - Using Business Media Effectively
Moderator: Gerry Wolf, Publisher, Batteries and Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Magazine
Expanding Market Penetration and Developing New Battery Product Formats for Manufacture
Moderator: Joe Carcone, Vice President and General Manager, Power Glory Technologies
Fast Charge and High Discharge Rate Applications Enabled By LTO Anodes in Lithium-ion Cells
Moderator: Marc Juzkow, President, Iontensity
9:00 Event Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
9:05 Plenary Session Introduction (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
9:15 Plenary Keynote 3: Balancing Act - Energy Storage Solutions to Meet Government, Consumer and Automaker Demands
Craig Rigby, Advanced Market and Technology Strategist, Johnson Controls
8:50 Session Break
9:50 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
10:35 Chairperson’s Remarks
John Wozniak, Ph.D., President, Energy Storage & Power Consulting
10:40 Impact of Electrode Design Parameters on Battery Performance
Odysseas Paschos, Ph.D., Research Battery Technology, BMW, Germany and Dee Strand, Ph.D., CTO, Wildcat Discovery Technology
Electrode design parameters such as loading and porosity play a key role in the overall energy, power, and durability of an automotive cell. Models which use material/cell parameters are not adequate to predict all cell performance parameters. This presentation
shows the experimental effects of cathode formulation, thickness, and porosity on key performance metrics for automotive applications.
11:00 Advances in Cell Technology for Industrial Batteries
Thomas Greszler, Chemistry Division Manager, SAFT
As Lithium Ion has matured as a technology, it has pushed into a wider range of applications. The design challenges of Lithium Ion chemistries for extreme temperature range applications, high reliability applications and extended fast rate cycle applications
will be discussed.
11:20 Cell Finishing - The Underestimated Cost and Performance Factor
Raf Goosens, CEO and Co-Founder, PEC
The cell finishing process is the most costly and critical process during cell manufacturing. The forming of a homogeneous Solid Electrolyte Interface (SEI) is key for the future cell performance and cycle life but often underestimated. In this presentation
we will discuss how to optimize cell performance with maximum safety, against a reduced manufacturing cost.
11:40 Manufacturing Technology of All-Solid-State Thin-Film Li Battery for IoT Applications
Koukou Suu, Ph.D., ULVAC Fellow, ULVAC, Inc.
Solid-state thin-film lithium secondary batteries are key to enabling technologies for standalone MEMS/Sensor devices which are essential for IoT. A detailed explanation will be given on the vacuum technologies ULVAC has developed and are required for
the manufacturing of thin-film lithium secondary batteries.
11:55 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
12:10 pm Session Break
12:20 Networking Luncheon (All Are Welcome)
1:50 Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
2:45 Chairperson’s Remarks
Brian Barnett, Ph.D., Vice President, TIAX/CAMX Power
2:50 Integrated Global Design and Manufacturing
Brian Sisk, Ph.D., Vice President, Cell Development, A123 Systems
Here, we present A123’s integrated cell design and manufacturing process –
rooted in scientific mechanisms and statistical validation – used to rapidly scale-up designs from lab to pilot line to manufacturing line. This presentation will demonstrate how our integrated design process allows us to adapt to variation in requirements,
materials, equipment, schedule, and conditions between manufacturing locations in order to increase productivity and reduce costs.
3:20 Battery Materials for E-Mobility
Michael A. Fetcenko, Managing Director, BASF Battery Materials – North America
BASF offers a wide range of electrolyte and cathode materials for Lithium Ion batteries including NCA, NCM, LFP and LMO. This presentation will provide updates on product performance and commercialization for our LiB portfolio while also providing updates
for our NiMH and Next Generation technologies.
3:50 Session Break with Light Refreshments
4:00 Strategies for Enhancing Performance of Cells Employing High-Nickel Cathode Materials
Suresh Sriramulu, Ph.D., CTO, CAMX Power, LLC
Successful implementation of high-nickel cathode materials in Li-ion cells is recognized to be a key approach to ensure required increases in cell energy density for a wide range of applications. In this presentation, we will highlight some of the challenges
unique to high nickel cathode material implementation in Li-ion cells, and demonstrate successful strategies for overcoming these issues.
4:20 Enabling Exceptional Cycle Life and Energy Density in Silicon Based Li-ion Anode Material
Rick Constantino, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Development, EnerG2
EnerG2 has developed a new low cost process for producing silicon based Li-ion anode materials. Our approach combines EnerG2’s proven manufacturing expertise in carbon materials with state of the art silicon processing. The resulting materials have
exceptional cycle life and energy density. Our presentation will share electrochemical cell data in addition to material properties.
4:40 FEATURED PRESENTATION: Re-Thinking Lithium-Ion Battery Design and Manufacturing
Naoki Ota, Ph.D., CTO, 24M
In this presentation, we will report on the development of an alternative lithium-ion cell architecture and manufacturing method developed by 24M that has a lower cost than the current lithium-ion paradigm. The new cell architecture will enable low-cost,
high-energy, ultra-safe and long-life lithium-ion energy storage systems for grid, transportation and custom energy storage markets.
5:00 Session Break
5:05 Event Chairperson’s Introduction
5:10 Closing Plenary Keynote: Global Electrification and LG Chem
Denise Gray, CEO, LG Chem Power, Inc., Korea
5:45 Close of Main Conference
6:15 Taste of Fort Lauderdale Dine Around
Network with fellow colleagues while sampling Fort Lauderdale’s fabulous local cuisine along 17th Street Causeway. Mention INTERNATIONAL BATTERY and/or show your name badge at one of the specific restaurants listed and receive a special offer.
See Hotel & Travel tab of Event website for more details.