Xaar’s inkjet technology moves battery coating from analogue to digital
With inkjet innovations increasingly creeping into other sectors, one of the industry’s leading inkjet innovators, Xaar – who provide printheads and technologies for OEM and UDI customers worldwide – has taken a stand at the upcoming Battery Show Europe (9th-11th June, Messe Stuttgart) to showcase its battery coating expertise: using inkjet technology to move battery coating from analogue to digital.
Neil Cook, Head of Strategic Marketing at Xaar, says: “Battery manufacturers are looking for coating processes that can keep pace with the performance demands of next-generation cells and packs. For Xaar, this is where inkjet brings real value. It gives manufacturers a digital route to apply functional coatings with precision, consistency and flexibility, while also helping reduce complexity in production.”
As demand grows for higher-performing batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve coating quality, consistency and efficiency. Effective coatings play a critical role in helping protect batteries from heat generated during charging, while also reducing wear and tear in densely packed battery configurations. Traditional analogue methods such as PET film and spray coating can struggle to meet the needs of next-generation batteries, creating an opportunity for more precise and efficient digital alternatives.
Xaar’s specialist battery coating technology is built around its eX series of printheads, developed specifically for next-generation batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The eX series offers solutions for both prismatic and cylindrical battery styles, helping manufacturers address the different requirements of each format. At the heart of this capability are Xaar’s unique inkjet and printhead technologies. Ultra High Viscosity Technology supports the jetting of the latest advanced functional fluids designed to meet demanding battery coating applications. TF Technology’s recirculation allows coating in any orientation, including across sides and corners, reducing the need to reposition parts during production. High Laydown Technology ensures thick, even coatings are applied in a single pass, while SureFlow self-cleaning minimises blockages and reduces downtime. Together, these help manufacturers use inkjet to improve coating consistency, productivity and process reliability for a range of EV and other batteries.
At the show, Xaar will also showcase its current collaboration with Inkatronic, a specialist in bespoke inkjet machinery and industrial R&D, to underline how close technical collaboration can help accelerate the development of new digital coating solutions.
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