iPQ-Surface ENERGY – 100% quality in coated electrode production
iPQ-Surface ENERGY
With AI-based defect detection, precise data mapping and seamless Industry 4.0 integration, it delivers maximum process transparency, reduced waste and consistent product quality.
Description
The production of coated electrodes battery cells demands uncompromising precision and process reliability. Every deviation impacts quality, efficiency or safety. BST iPQ-Surface ENERGY provides the ideal solution: a modular, machine-independent inspection and measurement system that ensures 100% quality assurance across all process stages.
Equipped with advanced high-speed cameras, multiplex illumination and AI-powered defect classification, even the smallest irregularities are detected in real time. Its intuitive software platform enables easy operation, full traceability and smooth integration into connected Industry 4.0 environments. By combining hardware, software and services, BST iPQ-Surface ENERGY delivers maximum reliability, optimized productivity and measurable cost efficiency.
What are your values?
- 100% surface inspection and measurement for perfect electrodes
- Predictive quality control to prevent defective products before they are manufactured
- Position-accurate quality mapping for complete production view
- Optimized process safety and production efficiency
- Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Ready for industry connectivity
iPQ-Surface ENERGY – Empowering battery production with 100% precision.
Technical Details
General system information
Type
high-end inline inspection and measurement system
Application
coated electrodes (typically Lithium-ion battery) cell production
Function
100% surface inspection & geometric measurement of electrode materials
Integration
machine manufacturer-independent, modular configuration
Process compatibility
coating – calendering – slitting – separating – cell assembling
Inspection & measurement functions
Measurement parameters
total material width, coating width and length, positional deviations between front and rear sides, distance between coating and edges
Adaptive AI
for precise, scalable defect detection and classification
Hardware specifications
Sensor
high-speed line-scan and CIS sensors
Lighting
multiplex illumination (up to 4 simultaneous pictures with different lighining units)
Inspection width
300 – 1.500 mm
Downloads
Videos
Get to know our BST iPQ-Surface ENERGY
iPQ-Surface ENERGY is BST’s high-performance surface inspection system designed for demanding production environments. It detects even the smallest material and coating defects in real time, ensuring maximum process reliability and consistent product quality.
Get to know our multiplex illumination
With its Multiplex Illumination, iPQ-Surface ENERGY delivers ultra-precise surface inspection. The system uses multiple, intelligently combined lighting modes to detect even the smallest material and structural defects in real time.
BST surface inspection systems – your key to error-free processes and maximum productivity. Discover how to make quality visible and gain your competitive advantage today!
Other solutions that are SMARTData ready
Coated electrodes production requires high-end precision at the cutting-edge technology. iPQ-Surface ENERGY combines inspection and measurement in a single system, allowing customers to monitor surfaces and process parameters simultaneously. This represents a real leap forward in quality for the production of high-performance cells.
Leandro GiovannoniProduct Management Surface Inspection![]()