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About WMG
WMG is a world-leading research and education group, transforming organisations and driving innovation through a unique combination of collaborative research and development, and pioneering education programmes.
As an international role model for successful partnerships between academia and the private and public sectors, WMG develops advancements nationally and globally, in applied science, technology and engineering, to deliver real impact to economic growth, society and the environment.
WMG is one of seven High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult Centres, working to boost UK manufacturing performance and sustainability.
WMG Energy Innovation Centre
The Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) is a £90m leading UK energy and battery R&D facility, housing expertise and capabilities to support a complete energy eco-system, from raw materials to industrial application to end-of-life.
- Material Development
- Battery Development and Prototyping
- Battery Systems Engineering: Cell to Pack
- Cell, Module, Pack: Test and Evaluation
- Safety Testing, Forensics
- BMS Control Software and Modelling
- Full System Integration
- Energy Management and Applications
- PEMD Charging Infrastructure
- Circular Economy Recycling and 2nd Life
Battery Development and Cell Prototyping: Elevating Industry
Our expertise extends to cutting-edge cell prototyping, spanning from coin to pouch to cylindrical cells. Through next-generation material integration, we drive the advancement of new materials, enhancing battery performance and durability. Our work is coupled with forensic validation which advances the standard of electrochemical performance through rigorous testing and feedback processes.
- Multi-scale mixing with a direct link to UKBIC
- Industrially similar coating and calendaring processes
- Representative cylindrical and pouch assembly lines
- Full suite of electrochemical testing, from 0.1 to 1000A
- In-depth forensics capability
Battery Materials and Cells: Empowering Innovation for Sustainable Solutions
With unparalleled expertise and capabilities, our comprehensive approach spans the entire battery lifecycle, from raw materials to sustainable end-of-life solutions, for current and next-generation battery technologies.
Dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation, we proudly support partners across academia, start-ups, SMEs, and OEMs on their battery materials processing journey from powders to fully characterised cells:
- Advanced material screening, electrode formulation, electrochemical testing
- Cutting-edge electrode manufacturing methods, such as extrusion, spray, and electrodeposition
- Battery material interface design with precision techniques like PALD and spray drying
- Advanced material, electrode and cell characterisation including Operando
- Beyond Lithium-ion e.g. Sodium ion and solid state
WMG Battery Safety Centre: Leading Innovation for Battery Safety
With an unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge and with over 15 years of operation, WMG’s Battery Safety Centre is at the forefront of battery safety in the UK and offers expertise in abuse testing, design, policy, and compliance. Our extensive facilities and trusted expertise make us the industry's go-to partner for rigorous testing and multi-disciplinary end-to-end scientific analysis. We address the developing needs of future mobility multi-sector in parallel with the latest regulatory and policy requirements.
Expertise: Deterministic and Data Rich
- We focus on high-quality scientific work rather than simple validation testing
- Novel, “data-rich” techniques gives control over mode of failure at cell level
- Analysis of design to determine vulnerabilities and modes of failure
- Guidance on use of materials/design to prevention of propagation
- The latest safety and performance in real-world applications
EIC Facilities
Take a tour of our state-of-the-art facilities located in the Energy Innovation Centre (EIC).
Battery Materials Processing and Characterisation Lab
Small Dry Room for Battery Materials Processing
Solid State Research Laboratory
Research Scale Electrochemical Testing Lab
Small Pouch Electrochemical Testing Lab
Cell Teardown and Forensics Laboratory
Shaping a Sustainable Future
At WMG, our cutting-edge research is applied across 5 key themes:
Efficiency and Affordability
- Electrochemical material processing and characterisation, cell scale-up
- Battery and energy systems engineering, modelling, characterisation, safety and recycling
- Power electronics, charging, motors and drives technology concepts
Sustainability and Circularity
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Sustainable materials and manufacturing lifecycle analysis
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High-volume composites and polymer manufacturing
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Processing and applications, nano-composites steels material research and manufacturing process development, ceramics
Productivity and Resilience
- Advanced manufacturing systems including advanced joining methods
- Manufacturing automation, robotics and factory digitalisation / life-cycle management
- Additive manufacturing, metrology, 3D imaging, supply chain mapping
Connectivity and Application
- Big data collection, handling, processing and visualisation for manufacturing and product applications
- Secure, efficient, cutting-edge communication and connectivity technologies; Cyber Security
Safety and Intelligence
- Intelligent transportation sensors and systems
- Connected, cooperative, autonomous vehicles
- Safety framework methodologies incorporating human factors
Shaping the future together
Partner with WMG to access world-class research expertise, cutting-edge facilities and collaborative opportunities.
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Driving Commercial Transformation
Why?
Committed to accelerating and de-risking innovation, WMG works with government, academia and industry to drive commercial transformation for a more resilient and sustainable future.
WMG is a founding partner of UKBIC and the Faraday Institution and provides government consultation on the Faraday Battery Challenge worth >£600m.
How?
WMG works with businesses, Government & Policymakers through collaborative bids, contract research, traditional and industrial skills programmes, and leverage our specialised SME team.
With the expertise of our people and state-of-the-art facilities, we advance research from early stages to prototyping and all the way through to industrial-scale implementation.
Who?
From auto to aero to agri-tech, WMG works to support, advise and collaborate with industrial partners across different sectors and the supply chain, as well as providing senior consultation at UK government level.
We are proud to provide tailored support to over 900+ organisations, from SME’s to large OEMs.
Ready to work with WMG?
Contact us today to see how we can support your business