Against the backdrop of the rapid advancement of the new energy vehicle industry, the lithium battery manufacturing sector is entering a critical window period for technological innovation and globalization. According to the latest data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first quarter of 2025, China's production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 3.182 million and 3.075 million units respectively, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 50.4% and 47.1%, directly driving the continuous surge in demand for lithium batteries. Facing the wave of industrial upgrading, Lenze, a global leader in automation technology, is leveraging deep technological innovation and localization strategies to help Chinese lithium battery enterprises break through efficiency bottlenecks and accelerate their globalization journey.

Technological Breakthrough: Full-Process Automation Solutions Reshaping Lithium Battery Production Logic
In the core segments of lithium battery manufacturing, Lenze has constructed a complete automation ecosystem spanning from raw material processing to logistics and transportation. Its newly launched high-performance energy-saving drive system, comprising m550/m650 motors, g500 reducers, and i550/i650 inverters, has become a focal point in the industry. By employing permanent magnet synchronous technology, this system achieves significant energy efficiency improvements. In production line tests conducted by a leading battery manufacturer, it reduced energy consumption by over 20% and enhanced equipment operational stability by 35%, significantly optimizing total lifecycle costs.

For precision processes such as electrode manufacturing, Lenze's synchronous motion control technology achieves nanometer-level accuracy. In procedures like current collector coating and rolling, its solutions have assisted clients in controlling material thickness deviations within ±1μm, while increasing battery energy density by 8%-12%. A technical director from a power battery enterprise stated, "Lenze's closed-loop control system has enabled our production line to achieve a yield rate exceeding 95%, with a 18% reduction in energy consumption per unit of output."

Globalization Strategy: Localized Approaches Deepening Regional Market Penetration
In response to the European Union's Battery Regulation carbon footprint traceability requirements and U.S. tariff barriers, Lenze is driving Chinese enterprises' global expansion through a dual focus on "technology and compliance." Its open automation architecture seamlessly integrates with battery passport systems, enabling real-time collection of production energy consumption and carbon emission data to meet EU regulatory requirements by 2027. Currently, Lenze has completed system adaptations with three leading Chinese equipment manufacturers, with one energy storage enterprise achieving 100% traceability of carbon footprint data for its European factories, successfully passing TÜV certification.

In the European market, Lenze is collaborating with Sweden's Northvolt, Volkswagen's battery division, and other enterprises to explore solid-state battery mass production processes. Its low-backlash planetary servo reducers achieve 0.01° rotational accuracy in solid electrolyte coating processes, laying an industrial foundation for next-generation battery technologies. Simultaneously, Lenze is accelerating its localization efforts in China by establishing an Asia-Pacific R&D center in Suzhou, developing a "48-hour rapid response" service mechanism for domestic clients, and reducing delivery cycles by 40%.

Industrial Empowerment: Building a New Ecosystem for Green Smart Manufacturing
"Competition in the lithium battery industry has shifted from capacity expansion to a battle for technological density and global resource integration capabilities," noted the President of Lenze China at a recent industry forum. Currently, Lenze has established deep cooperation with enterprises such as CATL and BYD, with its intelligent logistics system enabling millisecond-level coordinated scheduling of over 2,000 AGVs in a mega-factory, tripling warehousing efficiency.

Looking ahead, Lenze plans to invest €200 million over three years in R&D for solid-state battery production equipment and will launch a "Lighthouse Factory" initiative in China, utilizing digital twin technology to preview production line optimization solutions. Industry analysts believe that as the global battery industry enters a phase of deep technological advancement, Lenze—with its full-process solution capabilities and localized service network—will become a critical partner for Chinese lithium battery enterprises in their global market endeavors.

At the crossroads of power battery technology iteration and industrial restructuring, Lenze is injecting certainty into lithium battery smart manufacturing through the fusion of "German engineering excellence and Chinese speed." From standalone equipment to digital factories, and from localized breakthroughs to global布局, a transformation driven by automation technology is unfolding.