Manufacturing & Formation
Systems
Streamline production with automated formation systems that scale from pilot lines to high-volume lithium-ion manufacturing — with intelligent fault detection and real-time quality analytics built in.
Production-Scale Formation Without Compromise
Formation — the first charge/discharge of a new battery cell — is one of the most critical and energy-intensive steps in lithium-ion manufacturing. It defines the SEI layer, calibrates cell capacity, and flags defects before they reach customers. Getting it wrong is expensive. Getting it right at scale requires Maccor.
The Series 5302 is engineered for continuous, high-volume operation. With up to 2,048 independent channels per system, and 100% duty cycle capability, and that recycles power back to the grid, it delivers the throughput and economics required for competitive battery manufacturing.
Core Capabilities
- 2,048 Independent Channels — single-system scalability for large lines
- 100% Duty Cycle — continuous operation with no downtime penalty
- Automated Cell Grading — fault detection and bin sorting at end-of-line
- Real-Time QC Analytics — per-channel data for immediate yield insights
- Scalable Architecture — grow from pilot to mass production seamlessly
Supported Cell Formats
- Cylindrical (18650, 21700, 4680)
- Prismatic Hard Case
- Pouch / Soft-Pack Cells
- Custom & Emerging Formats
Manufacturing Systems
Series 5302
High-density formation cycler built for continuous production environments. Supports up to 2,048 positions with independent per-channel control and energy regeneration.
Automated Cell Grading
Integrated fault detection and capacity grading automates end-of-line sorting, reducing manual handling and ensuring only spec-compliant cells advance through production.
Scalable Pilot Systems
Start with a pilot line configuration and expand modularly as production volumes grow — the same software, protocols, and data infrastructure scale with you.
Series 5302 — Key Specs
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Max Channels (per system) | 2,048 | Independent per-channel control |
| Duty Cycle | 100% | Continuous production operation |
| Current Accuracy | 0.025% full scale | Exceptional cell grading |
| Voltage Accuracy | 0.02% full scale | Consistent cell formation quality |
| Cell Fault Detection | Automated | Per-channel monitoring |
| Grading Modes | Capacity, IR, Self-Discharge | Configurable sort bins |
| Data Export | Real-Time & Batch | CSV, API, custom formats |
Scale Your Battery Manufacturing
From pilot line to gigafactory — Maccor formation systems grow with your production ambitions. Let's build your line together.