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 introducing a new focus: battery production. Following the successful launch in Münster in 2025, the Campus Forum, the PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University, and Fraunhofer FFB invite you to the next edition of the event on October 20 and 21, 2026, in Aachen. The focus is on the key technology of batteries. Look forward to an exciting exhibition and a high-caliber conference featuring 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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15.6.2026

Battery Safty for Dual-Use-Applications

The seminar week provides a thorough understanding of the technical, regulatory, and safety-related requirements for battery systems for dual-use applications. Experts from research and industry provide insights into safety concepts, system architectures, regulatory frameworks, and current developments.
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9.6.2026

Fraunhofer FFB at Battery Show Europe 2026 – Solutions for battery cell manufacturing

The future of battery technology isn’t created in the lab alone—it’s brought to life in industrial practice. That’s exactly where we come in. Visit us at the Battery Show Europe 2026 in Hall 1, Booth A045, and learn how we help companies across the entire battery value chain successfully bring innovations to market.
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12.5.2026

ELLB training course »Spotlight Lithium-Ion Battery Cell«

What makes a high-performance battery cell? In this hands-on advanced module, you will dissect various cell formats – from pouch cells to cylindrical cells – and analyze their materials and how they work. Using a specialized tool, you will design your own battery cell, test different designs, and present your results as a team. This will help you understand not only the technical fundamentals but also the challenges involved in designing and optimizing battery cells. Ideal for engineers, designers, and professionals with a basic technical understanding.
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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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Dive in without obligation, gain exciting insights and learn more about our work in battery cell production.

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.