R&D as it must be.
Innovation
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Technological performance for every industry.

We work on future technologies as answers and solutions to existing trends such as 5G, energy transition and carbon neutrality, as well as digitization.
 

We are a game-changer:

We invest heavily in R&D, innovations and technologies that are important for long-term success in markets, e.g. further development of lead and lithium-ion storage technology, as well as systems & solutions. 

Partnering for Success

At the heart of our R&D and quality control efforts lies a group of scientists who are committed not just to innovation but to collaboration. Diversity of ideas and experience is critical to fulfilling our mission of powering the world forward. That’s why we are always expanding and deepening our strategic partnerships with organizations that have mutual goals and complementary capabilities. We consider our research collaborators as true partners in the search for new energy storage solutions.

R&D Facilities

Azuqueca, Spain

Azuqueca, Spain

The Azuqueca R&D center focuses on material analyses, tool development and advanced Automotive battery development, EFB, AGM and low voltage auxiliary batteries, for the spectrum of conventional, hybrid and full electric vehicles.

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  • 14,000 Square Feet
  • Opened in 2008
  • Battery Testing Lab
  • Electrical testing, mechanical testing, vibration resistance
  • Physical Chemical Lab
  • ICP-OES, BET, Porosity, Chemical analyses, Metallography, ​Material characterization
  • Electrochemical testing
  • Design and Development Facility, 3D rapid prototyping
  • Lab cell production, Tear down analysis
Büdingen, Germany

Büdingen, Germany

The Budingen R&D center focuses on Industrial VRLA product development, motive and Energy Solutions solution development, as well as applied research for large energy storage for off-grid and on-grid applications including renewable energy storage and military products.

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  • 25,000 Square Feet
  • Battery Testing Lab
  • Electrical testing, mechanical testing, vibration resistance
  • Physical Chemical Lab
  • ICP-OES, XRD, Chemical analyses, Metallography, Material characterization
  • Tool Shop
  • Pilot Facility
  • Simulation, Lab cell production, Tear down analysis