Using a laboratory information management system to close the battery quality loop

The race to be first to market with innovative cell, pack, and battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies is intensifying. As products become more complex and regulatory requirements grow stricter, manufacturers face the risk of compromised quality, lost revenue, and damaged reputations. To innovate efficiently without risking product quality, battery companies must close the quality loop from idea to operation.

Moving beyond traditional lab management

Traditional laboratory information management approaches often rely on handwritten paper reports or basic spreadsheet programs. These outdated methods cannot keep pace with today's relentless speed and complexity. They frequently result in inaccuracies, unwieldy record-keeping, and a lack of traceability, which can slow innovation and increase the risk of product failures and recalls.

Rapid and informed decision making

By adopting a connected approach, battery manufacturers can transform their laboratory operations into a strategic asset. A centralized LIMS facilitates:

• Centralized lab and quality test management:

  Streamline processes from registration to final certification.

• Automated verification and validation:

  Reduce manual errors and accelerate reporting through instrument connections and automated workflows.

• Visual trend analysis:

  Use statistical quality control to identify issues before they impact production.

• Companywide harmonization:

  Ensure consistent testing standards and data sharing across all global locations.

Future-proof your battery quality

As innovation timelines compress and the cost of large-scale recalls exceeds $1 billion USD, the ability to maintain quality at speed is critical.

Download the whitepaper to learn how you can bridge the gap between research, development, and manufacturing to turn today's ideas into the sustainable products of the future.