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with minimal human involvement . We design our own batteries and take full responsibility for quality management . One of the major challenges in the process is electrode manufacturing , as it is here that the quality of the battery is determined . To produce high-quality batteries , it is essential to have a high yield and to carefully control the quality of the electrodes during the manufacturing process . To that end , we have fully automated quality loops at every step of the process , including X-ray and process control . We use the latest technology and software , including AI , to control the process . Nonetheless , we complement our own software with solutions that already exist in the market to ensure the process is AI-driven and reliable ,” he points out .
As our conversation nears its end , Knudt provides an overview of AESC ’ s approach to sustainability . “ As electricity plays a major role in the entire lifecycle of battery manufacturing and usage , we have
innovatively designed and operate our gigafactory within the net-zero industrial park , using 100 percent green electricity through a combination of wind and photovoltaic energy as well as energy storage systems . Our long-term goal is to implement this model in every AESC location . While we do not have our own battery recycling facilities at present , our batteries are created with recycling in mind , with the aim of forming partnerships to recycle them . Ultimately , the battery of the future must be fully recyclable in line with the principles of the circular economy , which is essential for success in the market ,” he concludes .
Poised to power the electric vehicle revolution , AESC ’ s unwavering focus on safety and quality has cemented its status as a global battery innovator . ■
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