Lankwitzer Drives Down Battery Electrode Coating Cost with AI-Powered Process Innovations

As the demand for lithium-ion batteries surges, controlling battery electrode coating cost has become critical for EV and energy storage manufacturers. Lankwitzer’s EvoProtect455UV series addresses this challenge with a dual focus on performance and cost efficiency. The series, optimized via AI algorithms, reduces material waste by 40% compared to traditional methods, achieving uniform 50μm coatings with 99.2% yield in a single pass.

In 2025, Lankwitzer launched the EvoProtect455UV (UE55-0500/9), a low-cost variant designed for mass-market EVs. Developed in collaboration with CATL, this coating delivers 120kV/mm dielectric strength at a 30% lower material cost, making it ideal for high-volume production. The company’s Shanghai R&D center leverages machine learning to tailor viscosity and curing parameters in real time, cutting development costs by 25% for custom formulations.

A key cost-saving innovation is Lankwitzer’s closed-loop material recovery system, which recycles 95% of overspray in electrode coating lines. This reduces raw material expenditure by $0.08 per cell, a significant saving at scale—especially for manufacturers producing 10GWh annually. The system is now operational at Lankwitzer’s Leipzig facility, supporting clients like BYD in achieving cost targets for blade battery production.