late in the project. It’s what turns a one-off prototype into a product that can be built consistently and safely at scale.
From 18 February 2027, industrial, EV and light- transport batteries above 2 kWh must carry a digital passport accessible via a QR code. Larger
simplifies recycling at the end of service life. It also protects OEMs if safety or performance questions arise years down the line, because the details are already documented.
Battery design rarely gets the spotlight, but it’s what underpins reliability. Getting the
Mark Rutherford, CEO of Alexander Battery Technologies, the UK manufacturer of custom lithium-ion battery packs for OEMs
common industry definitions of usable battery life and keeps performance consistent over time. Having these realistic conversations early prevents costly field issues and builds shared understanding across the project team. Developing a custom pack always involves
an element of one-off engineering. Drawings, simulations, prototypes, test engineering and certification, together known as non-recurring engineering (NRE), are what turn an idea into a manufacturable product. Planning for this work up front shortens development overall and helps avoid costly redesigns. It also means cost, safety and performance targets can be validated together, rather than discovered
robot packs will fall within scope first, while smaller systems may follow as the rules develop. Building traceability into the design – linking cell batches, process data, firmware versions and serial numbers – means the information needed for the passport already exists, rather than having to be recreated later. The benefit, however, goes beyond compliance.
A clear data record allows maintenance teams to trace faults quickly, gives customers the evidence they need during audits and
fundamentals agreed early, planning the engineering work properly and thinking ahead to new regulations makes the difference between a programme that runs smoothly and one that constantly needs attention. With the groundwork in place, the battery becomes the most dependable part of the robot – the one nobody has to think about at all.
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