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News about the commitment of Swiss Labs, press releases and exciting events.
Battery Tuesdays 2023
The goal of the "Battery Tuesdays" is that iBAT network partners can present themself during one hour. The webinar always takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. During the webinar it is also possible to ask questions live and to get in direct contact with the network partner. The webinar will be recorded and published on the website.
iBAT 3rd Annual Conference
3rd Annual Conference | 1. November 2022 | 09:15 – 17:15 | EMPA Akademie
iBAT workshop – Big Data, AI, IoT & Cloud Computing for Batteries: a Futuristic Approach?
Workshop: Exploring the possibilities of big data analytics, Cloud- and Edge-Based Smart Battery Management Systems, Big Data, AI, Machine Learning and Data Protection.
BFE-Forschung: Wie Schweizer Fachhochschulen, Hochschulen und Universitäten die Batterie neu erfinden
Batterien und andere elektrochemische Speicher spielen beim Übergang zu einer nachhaltigen Energieversorgung eine zentrale Rolle. Der Siegeszug der Lithium-Ionen-Batterie seit der Jahrtausendwende schafft dafür eine gute Grundlage. Doch die Batterieforschung arbeitet mit grosser Dynamik weiter, nicht nur international, sondern auch an Schweizer Fachhochschulen, Hochschulen und Universitäten. Ein zentrales Ziel von Forschung und Entwicklung besteht darin, Kapazität und Ladegeschwindigkeit elektrochemischer Speicher weiter zu steigern.
iBAT workshop – Circular economy for batteries: upcoming challenges
The workshop participants discuss their individual experience and questions and identify needed research and innovation in the respective fields.
Battery Tuesdays 2022
The goal of the "Battery Tuesdays" is that iBAT network partners can present themself during one hour. The webinar always takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. During the webinar it is also possible to ask questions live and to get in direct contact with the network partner. The webinar will be recorded and published on the website.
Battery cell manufacturing – the role of Swiss industry
On September 29, 2021 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. iBAT will be holding an online workshop that applies the Design Thinking approach to the topic of battery cell manufacturing - the role of Swiss industry. The global demand for battery cells is projected to increase by more than a factor of 10 over the next 10 years. Together we identify opportunities, challenges, and solutions for the Swiss industry in this fast growing market.
Batteries for E-Mobility – looking at pack level innovations
On September 28, 2021 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. iBAT will be holding a workshop that applies the Design Thinking approach to the topic of Automotive Batteries – looking at pack level innovations.
iBAT Battery Tuesday: BFH – Manufacturing Technologies for Battery Production
Networking Event Series – iBAT Battery Tuesdays on October 5 presents: BFH – Manufacturing Technologies for Battery Production.
iBAT 2nd annual conference
iBAT 2nd Annual Conference | 30 November 2021 | 09:30 16:45 | Biel
Battery Tuesdays Concept & Dates 2021
The concept of the "Battery Tuesdays" is that every research center in Switzerland that is active in battery research can present itself during one hour. The webinar always takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. During the webinar it is also possible to ask questions live and to get in contact with the researchers of the center. The webinar will be recorded and published on the website.
SWISS BATTERY DAYS 2020/21 & INDUSTRY DAY AFTERNOON
PSI, Empa, and BFH are inviting you to the SWISS BATTERY DAYS 2020/21 in honor of Prof. Dr. Petr Novák. The event will take place from February 15 to 17, 2021. iBAT has been asked to organize the afternoon of February 17th dedicated to the Swiss Battery Industry and as part of this event will present a first draft of the Swiss Battery Industry Stakeholders Map.
University of Fribourg – Laboratory of Functional Organic Materials
Coskun group at University of Fribourg focuses on the synthesis and characterization of active materials, electrolyte additives, polymer electrolytes as well as polymeric binders in Li-ion batteries.
Stationary battery storage: exploring techno-economic challenges ahead
On July 1, 2021 from 1-4:30 p.m. iBAT and the Institute of Management of the University of Neuchâtel will be holding an online workshop that applies the Design Thinking approach to the topic of Stationary battery storage.
Pressemitteilung: Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Schweizer Batterie-Industrie stärken
Batterien stehen im Zentrum bei zukunftsweisenden Technologien. Vom Energiesektor über die Mobilität und Robotik bis hin zur Medizinaltechnik sind batteriebasierte Innovationen ein zentrales Element. Der neu gegründete Verein iBAT hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Entwicklung von innovativen Ideen zu Endprodukten zu beschleunigen. Er unterstützt damit die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und den Erfolg der Schweizer Industrie im Bereich Batterietechnologie.
BFH – Manufacturing Technologies for Battery Production
The research group manufacturing technologies for battery production at BFH is focused on development of new sustainable and cost‐effective production technologies for battery cells and other production lines supporting Swiss battery manufacturers.
CSEM – Coating for batteries
CSEM possesses a strong technological offer in the field of nano-coatings and functional surfaces. Our know-how regarding surface and interfacial modification is well established and highly appreciated by our industrial customers.
German-Swiss Industry Dialogue on Battery Supply Chain Event
On 9 December 2020 from 10:00 - 15:20 iBAT and the "Komponentennetzerk Lithium Ionen Batterien" (KliB) will be holding a German-Swiss Industry Dialogue on Battery Supply Chain (webex-conference).
SIPBB – Swiss Battery Technology Center
The Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB) supports start-ups in the development of marketable products. The Swiss Battery Technology Center brings a unique mix of experts from research and development.
OST – Battery Research & E-Mobility
The Battery Research & E-Mobility Group of OST (Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences - formerly NTB) is working in the field of electro mobility, battery research and charging technology since 2007.
