Nowadays the European Union talks about energy storage batteries and also provides compensation for buying them. We had this discussion with colleagues and also wondered how we could help. Do the battery manufacturers use 3D printing only for prototyping? Do they use it to manufacture the batteries themselves? What about the quality control? Do they test faulty batteries with industrial CT? Here are some of our giveaways:

• Precise material placement and structure enable better energy densities and more efficient energy storage solutions.
• 3D printing can improve the mechanical stability of battery components, leading to longer cycle life and greater reliability.
• 3D printing enables customization of components to fit specific requirements, such as altering pore sizes in supercapacitor electrodes for optimal performance.
• 3D printing allows for exact control of component architecture, leading to safer energy storage systems with improved heat dissipation and reduced chance of short circuits.
• 3D printing allows for faster prototyping and testing of novel designs, expediting the development of revolutionary energy storage solutions.
• 3D printing allows for rapid design iteration and scalability from prototypes to full-scale manufacturing without retooling, facilitating the introduction of new technologies to the market.