Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB

Our contribution to battery cell production in Germany and Europe

We solve challenges along the entire value chain. This is for companies of all sizes, whether they are newcomers or established players in the battery industry. Together, we develop tailor-made solutions for you.

We put innovations into practice. In the “FFB PreFab,” we enable a fully digitalized production of pouch and prismatic cells and an end-to-end digitalized process chain—from incoming goods inspection in the laboratory to the formed battery cell. We adapt each step individually to our customers' requirements and goals.

We turn your idea into a market success. Through targeted technology and innovation management, we help you exploit market opportunities, strengthen your competitiveness, and ensure sustainable success.

We combine success factors. Our interdisciplinary team combines strong methodological competence with comprehensive battery expertise. We support you in Münster or directly at your company.

Latest News

20.10.2026

Battery Production Days 2026

With the Battery Production Days, the organizers of the successful Electric Vehicle Production Days are setting a new focus: battery production. Following the successful kick-off in Münster in 2025, the Campus Forum, the PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University, and Fraunhofer FFB are pleased to invite you to the next edition of the event, taking place on October 20–21, 2025, in Aachen. You can look forward to an exciting exhibition and a top-class conference with sessions on topics such as "Innovations in the manufacturing process", "Scaled battery cell production" and "Quality assurance and modern factory planning".
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12.10.2026

Fraunhofer FFB at the Battery Show North America 2026

Fraunhofer FFB is not just a research facility, but a key link in the battery ecosystem, bridging the gap between research and industrial application. Our goal is always to support companies with our technological, industrial, and scientific expertise so that, together, we can contribute to an innovative future for the battery industry. So come meet us at the »Battery Show North America 2026«, in Hall A-E, at Booth 4429, and learn how FFB bridges the gap between research and industrial battery cell production and can support companies.
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6.10.2026

Exklusive tesa x Fraunhofer FFB Technology Day

Battery systems are evolving rapidly. New cell designs, increasing performance requirements, and the transition to industrial-scale production are presenting companies with ever-changing challenges. At the exclusive Technology Day hosted by tesa SE and Fraunhofer FFB, you’ll gain practical insights into current technology trends, innovative battery systems, and the future of the battery industry. Look forward to high-caliber presentations by experts from research and industry, engaging discussions on market and technology trends, and an exclusive tour of the FFB PreFab facility in Münster. Discover how new technologies are paving the way from innovation to industrial application.
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31.7.2026

Battery Hub in North Rhine-Westphalia: Jochen Ott, Chair of the SPD Caucus in the North Rhine-Westphalia State Parliament, Visits Fraunhofer FFB

In recent years, Münster has developed into one of Europe’s leading battery hubs. Jochen Ott, Chair of the SPD parliamentary group in the North Rhine-Westphalia State Parliament, and Sven Frenck, SPD candidate for the State Parliament in Constituency III in Münster, got a firsthand look at the contri-bution made by the Fraunhofer Institute for Battery Cell Research and Pro-duction (FFB) during a visit to the Münster-Amelsbüren site. Dr.-Ing. Florian Degen, head of the Production Technology Department at Fraunhofer FFB, guided the guests through the “FFB PreFab” research production facility and provided insights into industry-oriented battery cell production.
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Further Training Offers

European Learning Lab Battery Cells ELLB

At the ELLB, we impart practical know-how on battery cell production - for companies and specialists of today and tomorrow.

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The "FFB PreFab" research infrastructure

Innovation on an industrial scale

At "FFB PreFab", we implement new production technologies to enable scalable battery cell manufacturing. Learn more about our research infrastructure and collaboration opportunities.

 

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Core competencies

Solutions along the production process

From digital production to factory planning, we develop efficient and sustainable approaches for battery cell production across eight fields of expertise. Discover how our knowledge can enhance your production processes.

 

Publications & Reports

Researchers at Fraunhofer FFB publish numerous white papers, reports and articles in high-quality scientific journals. Here we present our publications.

A look behind the scenes

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Events and dates

We offer you the opportunity to get to know us and our research work at trade fairs, conferences, seminars and workshops.

Targeted funding for competitive battery cell production

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Batterieforschung: Deutschland holt auf!

Our mission is to develop innovative battery production technologies with research and industry partners and transfer them to large-scale industrial applications. This major project of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the largest research construction projects in Germany and unique worldwide. The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space is providing up to 750 million euros for research facilities and projects to support the Fraunhofer FFB. The state of North Rhine-Westphalia is providing financial support for the project in the form of land and new construction (worth 320 million euros). Together, we are creating a high-performance battery cell production facility for Germany and Europe.

Funding information

The project "FoFeBat – Forschungsfertigung Batteriezelle Deutschland" is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.

Reference number: 03XP0256, 03XP0416, 03XP0501A, 03XP0590A

Certification

The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB is certificated according to ISO 9001.