FASTEST is an EU project that aims to accelerate the development of reliable, safer and more durable batteries
Comau was tasked with designing the fundamental digitization and implementation strategy
The final test solution is expected to reduce overall battery production time and cost by at least 20 percent, while significantly reducing the need for experimental testing
As a supporter of the FASTEST project, Comau is committed to working with a multi-disciplinary alliance to develop a digital strategy for a next-generation battery system test platform. Within the scope of this project, Comaar will significantly accelerate the testing and validation of automotive batteries and stationary batteries with its long-standing expertise in digitization, process simulation and electrification. In addition to reducing the number of physical experiments and material costs, it is expected to reduce the overall time and cost of battery production by at least 20 percent.
Comau is tasked with optimizing its digitalization strategy for digital twin data analysis by integrating its powerful In.Grid iot platform. This step will enable complete virtual environment information exchange in the second phase, further reducing the time-to-market for battery manufacturers. Once the infrastructure verification is complete, Comau will work closely with alliance members such as research centers, universities, industry players and battery manufacturers to help lead the industrialization process.

FASTEST is supported by the European Union within the framework of the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. Unlike current experimental testing methods, which can take years and be costly, the project envisions rapid testing and implementation through digital twin technology that enables customers to replace physical deployments with data-driven models.

Stefania Ferrero, Comau’s chief marketing Officer, said: “The goal of this pioneering initiative is to significantly reduce the time and investment required for battery, cell and process development, and is further evidence of our ongoing efforts to innovate solutions for electric vehicles and beyond. The success of the project will enhance the competitiveness of the European battery industry both within and outside the automotive sector, perfectly fitting into our roadmap for the development of current and new generation technologies.

As part of the company’s strong commitment to energy transition solutions, the company is actively involved in the three major battery alliances in Europe, joining the European Battery Alliance (EBA), the European Battery Partnership Association (BEPA) and the European Technology Innovation Platform (ETIP) in early 2021. Similarly, Comau is a partner in the European battery manufacturing alliance Upcell, which aims to promote the integration of the battery development and production value chain in Europe. In addition, Comau is involved in a number of other electrification projects, including Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.