Siemens and Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution are cooperating to develop leaner and cleaner battery production. Under the terms of an MoU, the two companies plan to promote the process of battery manufacturing intelligence at LGES production facilities worldwide.

LG Energy Solution (LGES) manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV), Mobility & IT applications, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

The partnerships’ first line of collaboration will be at Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, located in Tennessee, which is expected to begin production in 2023. The collaboration is expected to enable LGES to cut its carbon footprint throughout its entire supply chain management, as it aims to boost sustainability in its business operations. 

The companies will also collaborate on building a digital twin roadmap to ensure stable operations at facilities to offer first-rate quality products at the right time. Together, the companies will also develop training programmes within the Institute of Battery Technology (IBT) for academic students set to work for LGES. 

“We believe the partnership with Siemens AG will efficiently promote LG Energy Solution’s digitised manufacturing processes, ultimately enabling LGES to provide the finest services to our clients,” said Young Soo Kwon, CEO of LG Energy Solution. “The process of manufacturing intelligence in producing batteries is becoming a critical factor, especially as LGES continues to advance the quality of its products while expanding production base worldwide.” 

“The future of carbon-neutral mobility requires high-performing batteries. They are at the heart of the electric vehicle market. Siemens and LG ES will work on quantum leap in battery manufacturing. We are proud that technology from Siemens enables this momentous transformation”, said Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO Digital Industries. “With this cooperation, we underscore Siemens’ positioning as a focused technology company. Joining forces with the world’s leading battery manufacturer allows us to showcase our deep domain know-how in the battery market.”