ZSW launches new battery lab with support from Hosokawa Micron

Updated on : 2026-05-04 - High shear mixing technology to support laboratory-scale development

The Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) has opened a new battery laboratory in Ulm to advance research on next-generation battery materials. The facility focuses on precise powder processing, where mixing, coating and particle design play a central role. Hosokawa Micron contributes high shear mixing technology to support controlled laboratory-scale development.

At the core of battery material development is the need for homogeneous distribution of active components while maintaining particle integrity. To meet these requirements, Hosokawa Micron has provided laboratory-scale high shear mixers, including the Cyclomix high shear mixer, enabling efficient deagglomeration and consistent dispersion of multi-component systems. This is essential for achieving reliable electrochemical performance.

Bridging the gap between research and industrial application

Michael Bartsch from Hosokawa Alpine at ZSW — Michael Bartsch, Team Coordinator Field Sales Powder & PArticle Processing at Hosokawa Alpine, at ZSW.

The new infrastructure allows pilot-scale production of battery materials, helping bridge the gap between research and industrial application. By combining advanced research capabilities with industrial processing technology, ZSW can validate processes under realistic conditions and accelerate scale-up.

With this initiative, ZSW strengthens collaboration between research and industry and supports the development of a more resilient European battery value chain.