Rockwell Automation Partners with IONETIC to Revolutionize EV Battery Market
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced a multi-year, global partnership with IONETIC. IONETIC, a UK startup, aims to make electric vehicle (EV) batteries affordable for small- to medium-sized automakers. This collaboration is set to transform the EV battery market, making it accessible to a broader range of automakers.
Transforming the Solar Energy Market with Innovative Battery Solutions
The high cost of developing EV batteries for new vehicle designs has been prohibitive for all but the largest automakers. This trend threatens to exclude many innovative brands from the future market. IONETIC’s technology and vision seek to change this scenario, providing a competitive edge for numerous automakers. Their unique design platform and battery technology offer a comprehensive solution for battery-pack design, testing, and manufacture.
Accelerating Production with Advanced Solar Technology
Working with Rockwell Automation, IONETIC will significantly reduce the cost of EV battery development. Rockwell Automation will provide world-class automation and digital expertise. This partnership will enable IONETIC to commence production quickly and efficiently. By utilizing Rockwell’s industry-leading automation hardware, integrated control systems, and Emulate3D™ software, IONETIC will create detailed digital twins of its production facilities and manufacturing execution systems (MES) solutions.
The use of simulation and modeling will further refine the requirements for a modular, flexible production facility. Asa Arvidsson, regional vice president for the north region at Rockwell Automation, stated, “Rockwell Automation is excited to partner with IONETIC. We believe the company’s unique approach to battery-pack design will open the EV market to a broader range of automakers, helping the UK and Europe achieve their climate and industrial goals.”
Supporting Green Energy Policies and Solar Energy Investment
Stephen Large, chief manufacturing officer at IONETIC, highlighted the significance of the partnership, saying, “This new collaboration with Rockwell Automation provides us with the production and automation expertise needed to scale quickly. We are thrilled to partner with a leader in manufacturing technologies to build digital twins of our facilities and leverage decades of expertise to grow IONETIC.”
James Eaton, CEO and co-founder of IONETIC, emphasized the long-term potential of the partnership. “We see Rockwell Automation as a long-term partner. Our relationship will support our evolution and expansion as the EV battery market grows exponentially over the next decade.”
This collaboration between IONETIC and Rockwell Automation marks a significant development in the solar energy market and energy storage solutions. By making EV batteries more affordable and accessible, the partnership supports green energy policies and promotes solar energy investment. The innovative solar technology and developments emerging from this collaboration will have far-reaching impacts on the energy market trends and the future of sustainable transportation.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. The company connects human imagination with technology’s potential, enhancing productivity and sustainability worldwide. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to customers in over 100 countries.
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