Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
  • News
    • A-F
      • Battery Technology
      • Buses & Commercial Vehicles
      • Charging Technology
      • Concept Vehicle
      • Electrification Strategies
      • Fuel-cell Technology
    • G-K
      • Hybrid Powertrain
      • Hybrid/electric Architecture
      • ICE Hybrids
      • Industry News
      • Joint Ventures
    • L-Q
      • Manufacturing
      • Materials Research
      • Motor Technology
      • Motorsport Electrification
      • NVH
      • OEM News
      • Powertrain Components
      • Pure-electric Powertrain
    • R-Z
      • Range Extender
      • Solid-state Battery Technology
      • Testing
      • Transmissions
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    • March 2025
    • November/December 2024
    • July 2024
    • March 2024
    • November 2023
    • July 2023
    • March 2023
    • Archive Issues
    • Subscribe Free!
  • Technical Articles
  • Opinion
  • Videos
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Webinars
  • Events
LinkedIn YouTube X (Twitter)
Subscribe to Magazine SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL NEWSLETTER MEDIA PACK
LinkedIn
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
  • News
      • Battery Technology
      • Buses & Commercial Vehicles
      • Charging Technology
      • Concept Vehicle
      • Electrification Strategies
      • Fuel-cell Technology
      • Hybrid Powertrain
      • Hybrid/electric Architecture
      • ICE Hybrids
      • Industry News
      • Joint Ventures
      • Manufacturing
      • Materials Research
      • Motor Technology
      • Motorsport Electrification
      • NVH
      • OEM News
      • Powertrain Components
      • Pure-electric Powertrain
      • Range Extender
      • Solid-state Battery Technology
      • Testing
      • Transmissions
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    1. March 2025
    2. November/December 2024
    3. July 2024
    4. March 2024
    5. November 2023
    6. July 2023
    7. March 2023
    8. November 2022
    9. July 2022
    10. Archive Issues
    11. Subscribe Free!
    Featured
    March 24, 2025

    New issue available now! March 2025

    News By Web Team
    Recent

    New issue available now! March 2025

    March 24, 2025

    New issue available now! November/December 2024

    December 2, 2024

    In this issue – July 2024

    July 19, 2024
  • Technical Articles
  • Opinion
  • Videos
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Webinars
  • Events
LinkedIn
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
Battery Technology

Next-gen electric car batteries to be built by latest robotic technology

Web TeamBy Web TeamOctober 6, 20223 Mins Read
Share LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

Comau has been selected by Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a joint venture between Stellantis, TotalEnergies/Saft and Mercedes-Benz, to design and develop a highly integrated battery module production line for its future Gigafactory in Billy-Bercalu Douvrain, in the north of France.

With the projected capacity to ultimately ramp up to 40 GWh, ACC is set to become a European leader in enabling cleaner, efficient mobility for all. Under the terms of the agreement, Comau will supply ACC with the expertise and equipment needed to automate manufacturing of the next-generation EV batteries. Featuring the inherent flexibility to handle both 8- and 16-cell modules, the Comau-designed lines will allow ACC to produce up to 8 Gigawatt hours (GWh) annually by the end of 2024. Furthermore, the comprehensive solution leverages Comau’s extended European network, thus guaranteeing local sourcing of technology, auxiliary equipment and components for the 5 manufacturing lines, 3 of which produce both models while 2 are dedicated 8-cell MEB lines.

One of the unique elements of the project was the requirement to employ a stacking force of 300-500 decanewtons to produce the two distinct module formats compared to the industry average of around 100 decanewtons. To meet this challenge, Comau and ACC engineers worked in tandem to tailor the process in order to guarantee the intended product geometry and battery characteristics. This simultaneous engineering approach has also enabled Comau to remove one of the originally-designed lines, improving the process dynamics and helping ACC optimize its CAPEX investments.

The project, which highlights Comau’s continued investments in the electrification sector, also leverages the company’s 45+ years of expertise in automation and digitalization technologies. Indeed, Comau has both provided ACC with the necessary technology and know-how to automate the entire end-to-end production process, which includes prismatic cell preparation and testing, the stacking, welding and final assembly, all the way to the final end-of-line testing. The complete setup, which integrates a mix of proprietary and non-Comau products, features Comau’s innovative stacking process in addition to its welding, wrapping and electrical testing technologies.

As a first step in the multi-phase project, the joint engineering team will deploy and optimize the pilot line at ACC’s plant in Nersac, France, before rolling out the full-scale manufacturing line at the company’s Gigafactory in Billy-Bercalu Douvrain. With an estimated production rate of 53 JPH (jobs per hour), the Comau-designed solution both meets the customer’s near-term manufacturing objectives while delivering the possibility for future expansion as needed.

“The emergence of a European equipment industry is a key success factor for ACC, whose ambition is to be a European leader of automotive battery cells and modules. In Europe, we cannot depend exclusively on sourcing that would only be Asian. We must facilitate the establishment of an entire battery ecosystem, covering the entire value chain. In this perspective, being able to rely on Comau is very important for ACC. Throughout the project, Comau’s engineering team has demonstrated their commitment to our success, improving both our process design and the seamless optimization of proprietary and non-Comau equipment,” said Jean-Baptiste Pernot ACC COO.

“Thanks to the strong collaboration and competence of our joint engineering team, Comau’s role as a development partner is helping ACC establish itself as a leading player in the high-performance battery technology field,” said Pietro Gorlier, Comau CEO. “Together, we have successfully completed the first phase of ACC’s battery program and look forward to enhancing their full-scale production lines in the next several months.”

 

Share. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email
Previous ArticleOff-the-shelf battery helps power niche electric vehicle market
Next Article ‘World’s fastest’ EV charger prototype unveiled
Web Team

Related Posts

Battery Technology

BMW and Solid Power achieve milestone with first ASSB road test

May 20, 20252 Mins Read
Battery Technology

Altilium successfully tests EV batteries made with recycled materials

May 15, 20252 Mins Read
Battery Technology

24M Technologies urges battery redesign to prevent costly EV fire recalls

May 8, 20252 Mins Read
Latest Posts

BMW and Solid Power achieve milestone with first ASSB road test

May 20, 2025

Fiat reimagines iconic Panda 4×4 with innovative powertrain

May 20, 2025

FEATURE: Volvo Construction Equipment

May 19, 2025
Our Social Channels
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
Getting in Touch
  • Free Email Newsletters
  • Meet the Editors
  • Contact Us
  • Media Pack
FREE WEEKLY NEWS EMAIL!

Get the 'best of the week' from this website direct to your inbox every Thursday


© 2023 Mark Allen Group Ltd | All Rights Reserved
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.