Cimcorp Enters EV Battery Market with Advanced Intralogistics Automation

Cimcorp, a long-established player in tyre factory automation, is extending its expertise to the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector. In collaboration with its parent company, Murata Machinery Ltd., and sister company AGVE, Cimcorp aims to support gigafactories across Europe with automated handling and warehouse solutions. This move reflects the growing need for robust, efficient supply chains in the booming EV market.

Cimcorp Brings Automation Expertise to EV Battery Production

Partnership with Murata Machinery and AGVE

Cimcorp is leveraging the combined capabilities of Murata Machinery Ltd. and AGVE to enter the EV battery manufacturing market. AGVE, a leading AGV supplier based in Sweden, brings additional expertise in automated guided vehicle technology to the initiative.

Solutions Offered to EV Gigafactories

Cimcorp's automation technologies, proven in tyre production since 1991, are now adapted for EV battery manufacturing processes. These include:

• Automated buffer warehouses for ambient and high-temperature storage
• Conveyor systems and gantry robots for materials movement
• Integrated execution software for real-time operational control
• Automated stacker cranes for pallet handling up to 40 metres

Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

Cimcorp's gantry robots, operating overhead rather than on floor tracks, offer significant advantages for battery plants. By freeing up floor space, the systems enhance operator mobility and improve fire safety. Intelligent robotics enable flexible, error-free material handling, critical in the formation and aging areas where batteries undergo multiple charging and testing cycles.

Integration and Real-Time Visibility

With extensive experience in automated system integration, Cimcorp provides a single point of contact for gigafactory projects. The company's software platform ensures full traceability of raw materials, components, and finished products. Real-time monitoring enables manufacturers to respond quickly to production disruptions, supporting continuous operation and minimising downtime.

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As EV production scales rapidly, manufacturers increasingly demand sophisticated intralogistics systems to meet both volume and quality standards. Cimcorp’s move also highlights the growing convergence between tyre manufacturing automation expertise and the new requirements of battery gigafactories, supporting the global transition towards electrified mobility.

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Tagged with: EV battery manufacturing, Cimcorp automation, gigafactory intralogistics, automated buffer warehouses, gantry robots, Murata Machinery, AGVE, smart factory solutions

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