IPCO Showcases Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities for Dry Electrode and Solid-State Batteries

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Overview

IPCO presented its expanded roll-to-roll and double belt press capabilities for continuous production of dry electrodes and solid-state batteries at The Battery Show Europe 2026. The acquisition of New Era strengthened its technical platform across web handling, coating, laminating, embossing, and calendering. This allows IPCO to offer integrated continuous manufacturing concepts catering to both dry electrode fabrication and all-solid-state battery architectures.

In Depth

Evolution of Next-Generation Battery Manufacturing

IPCO, a Swedish provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, showcased its expanded capabilities at The Battery Show Europe 2026, specifically targeting the production of next-generation battery technologies, including dry electrode processes and all-solid-state batteries (SSBs). This exhibition reflects the battery industry’s ongoing transition towards more sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes, positioning IPCO as a key enabler with its core technologies.

IPCO’s Enhanced Manufacturing Platform

Through its recent acquisition of New Era, IPCO has significantly bolstered its technological platform. This expansion has augmented its expertise and technical prowess across crucial stages of battery electrode manufacturing, including web handling (the conveyance of sheet materials), precision coating, laminating, embossing, and calendering. These capabilities are integrated into two primary continuous production methods: “roll-to-roll (R2R)” and “double belt press” technologies. R2R production facilitates continuous material feeding and processing, dramatically improving manufacturing speed and efficiency. The double belt press technology is particularly vital for optimizing material density and interfacial contact, especially in dry electrode processes and the fabrication of solid electrolyte membranes, by applying uniform pressure and temperature.

Contribution to Dry Electrode and Solid-State Battery Manufacturing

The enhanced manufacturing solutions offered by IPCO are designed to maximize the advantages of dry electrode manufacturing processes. Dry electrodes eliminate the use of solvents, not only reducing environmental impact and production costs but also offering the potential to increase electrode thickness and energy density. Furthermore, in the production of solid-state batteries, it is critically important to form uniform, high-quality electrodes without damaging brittle solid electrolytes or delicate interfacial layers. IPCO’s integrated continuous manufacturing concept addresses these challenges, providing a foundational framework for accelerating the mass production of next-generation batteries. This represents an indispensable contribution to supplying the market with safer and higher-performing battery solutions.