Feb 17, 2025
About the Customer
Engineering Industries eXcellence is leading the development of manufacturing and IT systems for the first U.S. factory manufacturing advanced battery cells for heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles. Our customer is on a mission to amplify a sustainable future through the production of leading battery technology for commercial vehicles and energy solutions. They are committed to driving the transition to zero-emissions technologies and shaping a greener automotive industry. Through the manufacture of cost-effective and differentiated battery cell technology, our customer aims to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial transportation and industrial applications. As their greenfield plant takes shape, our Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) experts are designing an optimal production layout, implementing tailored technologies and integrating operational systems for seamless manufacturing and traceability.
- Electronics, Batteries & Semiconductors Industry
- Automotive & Industrial Machinery Industry
- Advanced Commercial Battery Cell Manufacturing
- Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing
- Greenfield U.S. Production Plant Construction
The Customer’s Need
In the United States, the transition by automotive manufacturers to electric vehicles is increasing every year, and with that has come the push to produce battery cells domestically rather than continue relying on overseas manufacturers. According to a commissioned report by the NRDC, it is expected that nearly $210 billion will be invested in U.S. battery cell and EV manufacturing by 2030, more than in any other country.
Our customer required a robust and traceable infrastructure to meet the highest regulations for production, quality and logistics. Engineering IndX’s specialists were chosen for this initiative because of their combined technical expertise, hands-on experience and deep understanding of the EV and battery industries. To support this initiative, our team has been tasked with designing the layout of 4 production lines in their 21-gigawatt factory, implementing an MES and IT infrastructure, and integrating the customer’s systems across their new facility. The customer’s primary objective is to establish full traceability throughout their manufacturing processes.
- Build a cutting-edge greenfield battery manufacturing facility
- Design layout of 4 production lines, MES and IT infrastructure
- Implement full-scale traceability across all cell production processes
- Strengthen and localize the U.S. supply chain for electric vehicle batteries
- Support the adoption of EVs in commercial and industrial applications
About the Project
In the assessment phase, Engineering Industries eXcellence’s MOM Discrete team conducted in-depth manufacturing analyses to align with the customer’s specific needs and develop a clear implementation strategy. We are now advancing through the execution phase, designing the customer’s production lines to run primarily on the Siemens Opcenter Execution suite of MES solutions, including APS, IPL, PAC and RD&L. From an IT perspective, we are implementing Ignition software for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). In this regard, our experts are designing the IT infrastructure to collect massive volumes of data efficiently from high-rate production and helping decide which communication protocols are best to share data. The key function we are enabling through this project is manufacturing traceability, which includes material movements tracking, automated guided vehicle (AGV) tracking, and automatic storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). Additionally, our experts are implementing and integrating these technologies with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) systems to ensure performance and quality.
- Conduct in-depth manufacturing analyses to tailor solutions to customer needs
- Implement Siemens Opcenter Execution suite for advanced MES capabilities
- Develop IT systems for high-volume data collection and seamless communication
- Establish full traceability, including material movements, AGVs and ASRS
- Integrate LIMS and OEE systems to drive performance and quality assurance
Engineering’s Expertise
Our customer is committed to accelerating the transition to sustainable energy by producing safe, high-quality battery cells. They chose Engineering Industries eXcellence for this initiative due to our insights in the battery and automotive industries, our MES, IT and SCADA expertise, and our successful track record of helping manufacturers design their greenfield facilities. Our specialists provide top-notch strategic guidance leveraging years of experience implementing complex industrial solutions. We are proud to help this battery manufacturer advance sustainable transportation to accelerate the U.S. shift toward clean energy.
- Unique battery cell, automotive and EV manufacturing industry insights
- Software development and system integration experience across industrial systems and processes
- End-to-end portfolio of digital manufacturing solutions and services
- Track record of project successes designing MES for greenfield production facilities
- One-stop-shop for industrial transformation across the Digital Thread
