iPQ-Surface ENERGY – 100% quality in coated electrode production

iPQ-Surface ENERGY

BST iPQ-Surface ENERGY stands for high-end surface inspection and measurement for coated electrode manufacturing processes. This intelligent, fully integrated solution ensures continuous quality control throughout all process steps from coating to calendering, slitting and cell assembling.
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

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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!

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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 Giovannoni
Product Management Surface Inspection

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