Independent Battery Consulting
Reference Projects
Selected examples of recent work. Client names on request.
Laboratory concept layout (2 months)
Question: How to setup a lab with specific tests for battery safety
What I did: Requirements definition, equipment options, lab layout including infrastructure and safety implication
Result: Concept layout with equipment options and a documented requirement basis for equipment and supplier selection.
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Battery test design (2 weeks)
Question: Do the existing test specifications cover what automotive requirements demand?
What I did: Reviewed specifications against automotive requirements, identified gaps, and drafted revised specifications, including support for data analysis and training of personnel for data evaluation.
Result: Revised specification and test procedure for discussion with automotive customer.
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BESS development (ongoing, ~3 months)
Question: How to build up BMS and BESS with 2nd life modules?
What I did: Assessed cell / module selection and state-of-health assumptions, the system design and the intended operating strategy for BMS, and identified the technical risks in each.
Result: Independent technical assessment for BMS, BESS design, critical risks and action points. Support in realization of BESS prototype.
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Project support at OEM interface (ongoing, ~1 month)
Question: We need reliable support for battery technology for our project with our costumer.
What I did: Reviewed technical documents and specifications, and supported the project team during customer discussions.
Result: Technical backup for the project team at the customer interface. Decisions and responsibility stayed with the client.
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Earlier Work in Industry
Selected examples of past work. Details confidential.
Design-to-cost Battery
Question: How to reduce battery cell cost?
What I did: Requirement setup, material qualification and testing, electrode design and manufacturing process.
Result: Design-to-cost cell prototype.
Electrode Manufacturing
Question: How to improve manufacturing speed and electrode quality for EV application?
What I did: Assessment of process & equipment; root cause analysis, KPI definition; process development.
Result: Improved electrode manufacturing process.
Technology Assessment
Question: What is the most promising technology for our requirement?
What I did: Techno-economic assessment of various technologies, products and companies.
Result: Rating considering given requirement set for technology selection.