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Industrial Robot Alternative Lithium-Ion Batteries to Enter Widespread Manufacturing in Japan

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Japan's new battery industry group to seek increased gov't support (Image credit- ET Auto) According to the reports, Maxell, a Japanese electronics company, intends to mass produce the first high-power, all-solid-state batteries for industrial machinery. Lithium-ion batteries, which are utilized in industrial robots, can be replaced by batteries. In contrast to the liquid or polymer electrolytes found in lithium-ion batteries, these batteries use solid electrolytes. The energy density of the all-solid-state batteries is three times higher, and they are also significantly safer. However, because they are more expensive to produce, wearable device manufacturers have been able to only mass produce them in modest quantities. By employing a sulfide-based approach for its industrial batteries, Maxell has fortunately discovered a solution to keep the manufacture of all-solid-state batteries low. When compared to oxide-based batteries, this provides higher power. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900"]Leading Japanese parcel company installs 'Mini Yellow' technology - IT Supply Chain Image credit- IT Supply Chain[/caption] A facility in Oyamazaki will receive a 2 billion yen investment from the Japanese firm. Additionally, they are negotiating prospective supply agreements with a number of manufacturers of factory automation technology. For articulated robots with arms that move components on an assembly line, the new batteries will be utilized. Under its fiscal 2030 goals, Maxell targets associated revenue of 30 million yen. Japan was a pioneer in introducing lithium-ion batteries to the general public, and they now have high expectations for all-solid-state batteries. Toyota Motor and Panasonic Holdings are in the lead, but Samsung Electronics and LG Chem of South Korea are quickly coming up. Electric vehicles, which are becoming more and more common nowadays, require high-power batteries. TDK and Murata Manufacturing from Japan are two companies that provide all-solid-state batteries for wearables and tiny electronics. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="982"]The smart battery innovation - E-Motec Image credit- E-Motec[/caption] Batteries that are entirely solid-state are both more powerful and safer than standard lithium-ion batteries. They can be more heat and stress resistant while having a higher energy density. Moreover, they charge more quickly and have longer charge cycles. Also read: Microsoft has disbanded its internal metaverse team in favour of ChatGPT The need for wearables, small devices, and electric vehicles is growing, and manufacturers are turning to all-solid-state batteries to give these goods longer battery lives. The energy density of all-solid-state batteries is higher, and they can resist higher temperatures and shocks without suffering damage or quickly exhausting their charge cycles. Consumers who require long-lasting performance from their electronics will find them even more appealing because faster charging times equate to shorter periods between charges. Ultimately, it is anticipated that using electric automobiles and other devices would undergo a revolution thanks to all-solid-state battery technology. Since renewable energy sources are more effective and environmentally benign, they might also have a significant impact on that sector of the economy. If everything goes as planned, we might discover a more efficient way to power EVs and industrial robots.

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