AIRTO member MTC is providing the UK with the capability to both disassemble and assemble prototype battery modules and packs based on cutting-edge, large format, and high power/energy density cells.
The Hazardous Operations Cell (HazOps) is a new facility designed to fill a significant UK gap in enabling high-risk R&D activities.
- The facility incorporates advanced robotics, machine vision and laser systems to provide a completely flexible and remote manufacturing facility for research into hazardous manufacturing processes.
- The facility fits long-term UK strategy in electrification by providing UK capability for prototyping battery module and pack designs based on cutting-edge, large format and high power/energy density cells (prismatic, large-format cylindrical).
- The facility will be used for research into highly-automated battery disassembly for recovery of critical raw materials, key to securing a circular supply chain to support a UK battery industry.
