Nordson eMobility Solutions in the United States
Nordson's facility in the United States is a welcome addition to a great support which Nordson provides to customers from eMobility and energy storage market. Not only can customers benefit from energy storage, Nordson's emobility solutions provide a range of services to help them increase energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and improve environmental sustainability. Our application engineers are well versed in the cutting edge dispensing technologies, electronic systems and services that will help you achieve faster manufacturing times while also ensuring improved quality control. Additionally, we have an extensive showroom and laboratory, where you can see our dispensing products before purchasing them.
Battery Production from start to finish
We offer a wide range of electric vehicle battery applications, including Foam-in-Place (FIP), cell bonding, ev charging, power distribution, thermal management, cover gasketing, pack assembly and more. These services are all tailored to suit any electric vehicle design needs that customers may have. We offer battery pack integration that is designed to provide accuracy and precision.
Our battery pack assembly solutions offer precise integration of the battery modules which include any type of battery cell such as cylindrical, prismatic or pouch. Our advanced dispensing technologies enable bead to be accurately dispensed in the correct locations, completely surrounding battery module or between a top and bottom cell module. This helps ensure that assembly compression does not overflow into battery cells or outside of the battery pack, resulting in improved safety and performance. Nordson's battery integration solutions offer cell manufacturers a less energy-intensive and low cost option for the production of larger battery modules. By combining single cells into larger modules, Nordson helps reduce the total cost of ownership while minimizing product complexity, material waste and manufacturing costs. The integration process is automated, eliminating labor intensive manual processes, further reducing costs and improving production yields.
By utilizing less energy and minimizing total costs, Nordson's battery integration solutions can help manufacturers from the e mobility and automotive industry maximize their return on investment.
Cylindrical Cell manufacturing process
Cylindrical cells are a type of battery cell that is enclosed in a rigid cylinder can. They are highly efficient and cost-effective battery solutions due to their small size, round shape, and ability to be stacked into battery packs of any size and capacity. Additionally, the cylindrical design prevents swelling caused by gas buildup within the battery casing.
Nordson dispensing systems are ideal for battery cell manufacturing, providing precise metering and accurate application of battery materials for various battery technology types. Our dispense heads per dispensing meter can allow for more battery cells to be completed before needing to move the robot dispensing arm location, enabling increased productivity in battery production.
With our material and application knowledge, coupled with our robotic automation experience, we design engineered solutions that provide the correct number of dispense heads at the flow rate and speed needed by battery applications. We ensure that battery cells are filled evenly with consistent accuracy to maintain performance levels over time. Utilizing Nordson’s technology in battery cell production provides a reliable solution for bettery pack creation.
The development of e mobility to the present day
The first Patent for an electric car was awarded to Scottish inventor Robert Anderson, in 1832 marking the industry and first step towards clean transportation. Anderson's design used two large batteries and a primitive electric motor that drove a pair of wheels. This same basic design would be refined by various inventors over the next few decades, leading to the development of next generation, more advanced vehicles with higher speed capabilities.
Around the same period, Hungarian scientist Ányos Jedlik and Dutch professor Sibrandus Stratingh both invented model electric vehicles of their own, while Thomas Davenport, an American blacksmith-turned-inventor is also said to have invented integral components of the electric motor which produced the first successful electric car. These pioneering electric vehicles paved the way for further innovation in electrical energy, production and development.
With the invention of Gaston Plante's rechargeable lead-acid battery in the 1860s, inventors were able to refine this technology and its integration with electric motors until William Morrison successfully created a practical EV in the late 1880s. This marked an important step forward in the history of electric vehicles, leading to the development of mass-produced electric cars and the eventual widespread adoption of EVs.
Morrison’s electric carriage was the first of its kind in the US and set a precedent for future electric cars. Even though it had a limited range of 40 kilometers (25 miles), Morrison's electric vehicle nevertheless proved that electricity could be used to power vehicles. This paved the way for subsequent inventors who developed more efficient motors, batteries and charging systems for electric vehicles. In the decades that followed, electric cars began to become more common. Today, electric cars are becoming increasingly popular for their eco-friendly design and cost-effective use of energy.
The Toyota Prius revolutionized the automotive industry in 1997 by combining a gasoline engine with an electric motor. This innovative electrical power technology offered superior fuel economy and significantly lower emissions, making it a great alternative to traditional gas-powered commercial vehicles. The car was also praised for its sleek design, comfortable interior and smooth driving experience. As the popularity of cars with the Prius grew, so did the demand for hybrid cars in general.
Realizing that hybrid technology was the way of the future, Eberhard and Tarpenning decided to create their own company dedicated to electric vehicles: Tesla Motors. Founded in 2003, Tesla set out to make a fully electric car – something no one had done before. They developed an all-electric powertrain and created the first production electric sports car, the Tesla Roadster. Although it was expensive and only a limited number were made available, the Roadster demonstrated that electric vehicles could be as fast and stylish as their gas-powered counterparts.
Tesla then set out to make an affordable, mass-market electric vehicle: the Model S. Launched in 2012, the Model S quickly became the most popular electric car on the market for charging time. It had a range of up to 265 miles on a single charge, making it more practical than ever before. More importantly, its sleek design helped it achieve mainstream appeal and made electric cars desirable for the first time, creating the first steps toward growing demand for improved charging infrastructure.
Improve range and cutting EV battery costs
New regulations, such as tightened emissions standards and tax credits for electric vehicles, also made access to EVs more attractive, including the rise of various options for e bikes. This was particularly true in regions where governments were willing to offer incentives to promote the adoption of cleaner mobility solutions.
The combination of these factors created a major shift, helping make electric vehicles an increasingly viable alternative to gasoline-powered cars. More than 2 million plug-in electric vehicles have been sold globally since 2010 and sales are expected to continue growing in the coming years. As a result, automakers are investing heavily in building up their EV portfolios, investing in ev charging and expanding ev charging infrastructure as demand increases every year.
Battery Supply, Charging and Thermal Management
Most of today's all-electric vehicles and PHEVs use lithium-ion batteries, though the exact chemistry often varies from that of consumer electronics batteries. Future battery solutions include:
- Sodium-ion batteries offer many advantages, making them an attractive option for energy storage. Their raw materials are much more available and cheaper than those used in lithium-ion batteries, allowing for a rapidly scaleable technology to be developed based on existing lithium-ion production methods. This makes sodium-ion batteries ideal for meeting the global demand for cost-effective, sustainable energy-storage solutions.
- Solid-state batteries, that have the potential to revolutionise energy storage technology, offering increased safety and long life cycles. They also offer a much higher energy density, meaning they could store more energy in the same volume. This is especially important for electric vehicles, where battery size and weight are key considerations.
- Lithium-sulphur (Li-S) technology, that offers the potential for the aviation industry to revolutionize how we travel in the long term. With its lighter weight, increased safety benefits, and lower cost compared to existing battery technologies, Li-S could be instrumental in making electric aircraft a viable option for short or even medium-range flights.
The near future of electric vehicles is rapidly approaching. With more electric vehicles being produced than ever before, public chargers will also become increasingly important. Having public charging stations accessible to drivers will be a key factor in the successful adoption, operation and use of electric vehicles, where a fully charged car in a just a few minutes will become reality soon. Solar charged wall boxes and stations that work at full capacity 24/7, using nothing but the sun, can also provide higher efficiency output in the near future, helping in lowering global emissions and provide a green electric grid for the EV industry.
Nordson's emobility solutions provide advanced technologies and services to help reduce the overall cost of ownership while increasing energy efficiency and sustainability. Our solution suite includes electric vehicle charging systems, battery management systems, smart grid integration, and charge optimization algorithms that help maximize efficiency and minimize energy costs.
The future of eMobility
At Nordson, we believe that the potential of electric mobility is huge and the growing market demand for e mobility solutions is clear. In order to unlock this market potential, businesses need to adopt innovative and sustainable practices. We are more optimistic than the IEA's conservative estimate, believing that in 2030 EVs will reach much higher than 20% of sales resulting in a stock of 200 million vehicles.
It is clear that electric vehicles are in demand, and in particular battery-powered EVs, are going to be a major part of our future. Electric vehicles have many advantages over fossil fuels. They are more efficient and emit less pollutants into the atmosphere, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is due to the advances in technology that have been made over the past few years, such as improved batteries, better charging infrastructure, less charging time, higher capacity, and government incentives and less emissions and regulations. Nordson's dispensing solutions are perfectly suited to meet the needs of the electric vehicle market. Our products are designed to provide reliable, accurate and cost-effective dispensing of sealants and adhesives that are commonly used in the assembly of electric vehicle components.
Contact Nordson in the United States
Nordson is committed to delivering quality eMobility application solutions and a broad range of dispensing equipment for various industries, boosting your net sales and improving overall production quality. We strive to ensure our customers get the best performance from their manufacturing process through reliable spare parts, replacements, sales support, technical support and customer service.
With comprehensive case studies, we provide an in-depth look at our results so you can make an informed decision about your equipment needs. With over 30 years of experience in this field, we have the expertise to help you meet your battery manufacturing needs. Our knowledgeable and experienced team is here to provide comprehensive support and guidance throughout the entire process. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve maximum performance from your Foam-in-Place (FIP), cell bonding, power distribution, pack assembly and other battery manufacturing needs. You can find us on Google maps in the United States.
About Nordson ICS Division
Founded in 1954 to produce and market airless spray equipment, today manufacturers rely on our equipment for the precise application and curing of powder coatings, liquid paint, ambient temperature adhesives and sealants, and food and beverage container production. Our solutions help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We do this by combining in-depth knowledge, world-leading technical expertise and precise, performance enhancing production solutions for some of the world’s most demanding and diverse manufacturing environments.
- We offer world leading application and curing equipment for powder coating, liquid spray painting, container coating, automotive applications, battery applications and precision dispensing for various application needs. Visit Nordson ICS on the web at Nordson Website, Twitter Profile, Facebook Profile and LinkedIn Profile.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson engineers, manufactures, and markets differentiated products and systems used for dispensing and processing adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants and biomaterials; and for managing fluids, testing and inspecting for quality, treating surfaces and curing. These products are supported with extensive application expertise and direct global sales and service.
- We serve a wide variety of consumer non-durable, consumer durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30 countries. You can also stay connected, engaged, informed and entertained following our social media channels on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.