Coating and Laminating
World-leading UK based manufacturer supplies leader in British battery development
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K-based manufacturer Emerson & Renwick (E&R) has supplied a state-of-the-art confi gured roll-to-to-roll coating and drying line to an institution at the leading edge of British battery development. The company has provided its tailored 10 Series technology to Coventry-based Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG).
Alongside a facility at the North-East Technology Park, in Sedgefi eld, County Durham at CPI, WMG, an academic department at the University of Warwick, forms the UK’s Advanced Materials Battery Industrialisation Centre (AMBIC). This aims to cement Britain’s place as a global leader in designing and manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles, by bridging the gap between academic research and production.
AMBIC was created through a £12m investment delivered by Innovate UK.
E&R’s 10 Series machine will be used at WMG, whose facilities are utilised by academics, students and relevant businesses, to coat a wide variety of anodes and cathodes in numerous types of battery. The coating and drying line is the fi rst output E&R has supplied to WMG. The company was awarded the contract to provide it after a two-month tender process, which saw it beat off competition from rivals based in countries including Germany, Switzerland and the United States. E&R then built and delivered the machine within 12 months.
Explaining how the line was highly customised to suit WMG’s requirements, Simon Cheung, E&R sales manager, said, “One important aspect was the size of the machine. The 10 Series is based on a modular and confi gurable system, so we can expand or contract the product we provide to fi t the space customers have available very easily.
“We were also able to incorporate all the higher- end technical features WMG wanted that would improve their processes. These included multiple coating heads, the in-line metrology they needed to
measure and control products as they progressed down the line, excellent pre-web clean and treatment functions, and the very precise, consistent web handling that manufacturers require to produce high- quality products.”
Rob Gruar, chief engineer in electrochemical materials and manufacturing, at WMG, said E&R had been “an absolute pleasure” to work with. He said, “Their customer service was second to none; professional, responsive and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we got exactly what we
needed. From the very fi rst consultation, it was clear that they took a tailored approach, understanding our specifi c requirements and delivering solutions that fi tted them well.
“What truly sets E&R apart is their commitment to British manufacturing and high-quality craftsmanship. The machinery we purchased is not only robust and reliable, but also built to an exceptional standard. Knowing that it’s designed and manufactured in the UK gives us confi dence in its durability and long-term performance.
“We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend E&R to anyone looking for top-quality machinery backed by outstanding service and expertise.”
In addition to precise coating of products such as batteries, E&R’s 10 Series platform, which also laminates, is suitable for producing items including fuel cells and fl exible displays.
Mr Cheung said, “The series enables customers’ roll-to-roll product development, by addressing exact and repeatable process conditions. It utilises features such as the latest web transport, drying principles and coating techniques for the most sensitive and demanding substrates, so customers can maximise their productivity and return on investment.” Key features of the 10 series include minimum widths from 300mm to 1,300mm, confi gurability for two-sided coating, plus unwind and rewind units. Machines can additionally be tailored to off er various solutions, including automatic splicing for continuity of operation. The series incorporates fi xed and interchangeable coating stations, with a wide array of processes, and off ers rotary screen printing and patterning. Ranges of advanced confi gurations and hot air impingement dryer applications are also available.
Commenting on the WMG relationship, Mr Cheung said, “We take great pride in working with such a prestigious and forward-thinking institution. It’s been a privilege to support their growth with our high-quality British-manufactured machinery and we look forward to continuing our partnership. Innovation and customer success are at the heart of everything we do and we’re excited to support WMG through future developments, ensuring they always have the best solutions to meet their evolving needs.” WMG : University of Warwick
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14 March 2025
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