Exhibitor Spotlight with Matcon
Friday, 10 May 2024
Please explain the benefits of your speciality.
The benefits of Matcon’s powder handling systems for the battery industry are multifaceted. Foremost, our systems are designed with versatility in mind, ensuring that they can adapt to various powder characteristics without compromising on quality or efficiency. This adaptability is crucial in a dynamic and rapidly evolving field such as battery manufacturing, where production demands and materials can shift significantly. Our expertise not only supports the optimisation of current processes but also accommodates future expansions and powder characteristic changes, thereby safeguarding investment in the long term.
Additionally, our engagement goes beyond mere equipment provision; we pride ourselves on being proactive partners. We offer comprehensive process consultancy, drawing on over 40 years of cross-industry experience to identify potential bottlenecks and tailor solutions that enhance process efficiency and yield. Our approach ensures operations are geared towards current requirements and future-proofed against upcoming challenges. By promoting integration within the current systems, we tackle issues like downtime and compatibility, boosting production efficiencies and enhancing ROI.
In essence, Matcon’s Cone Valve IBC-based systems provide an efficient and scalable solution for powder handling, ensuring high product quality while laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
Are there any exciting developments that your company that you can share with us?
Certainly, we are proud to share several exciting technological advancements that underscore our commitment to advancing the battery manufacturing industry.
Firstly, we’re particularly proud of our blending technology, which offers two distinct benefits. Used simply, the tumble blender can produce a dry powder blend for further processing. The high shear option offers an effective alternative for powder fibrillation, particularly as the industry moves towards solvent-free and more efficient manufacturing processes.
Responding to the increasing demands of Research & Development and the quest for higher ROI, we’ve launched a pilot-scale blender. This innovation is designed to handle complex blending requirements during the pilot-scale process. It replicates the parameters of our full-scale system, including high shear blending, thus fostering an environment where experimentation and scalability merge with efficiency.
We’re also keenly aware of the need to reduce the industry’s environmental impact. Our Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are designed to handle a broad spectrum of temperature deviations, promoting efficient and safe material handling under diverse manufacturing conditions. This approach allows hot powders to be processed directly, leading to significant energy savings. A key feature of our IBCs is our proprietary Cone Valve technology, which ensures minimal material degradation and uniformity in powder processing.
These developments represent just a snapshot of the engineering capabilities we’ve developed to strengthen powder handling for the battery industry’s manufacturing processes. At Matcon, we’re not just about providing solutions; we’re about setting new standards.
If attendees should know one thing about your company, what would it be?
If there’s one pivotal detail that attendees should carry away about Matcon, it’s our unwavering dedication to efficiency and innovation in powder-handling solutions. With a rich history spanning over forty years, we have honed our expertise across various industries, positioning ourselves as a trusted leader in delivering scalable systems tailored to the ever-evolving needs of the battery industry.
We possess the technical acumen to comprehensively assess powder behaviour, enabling us to devise solutions that address a multitude of production challenges across diverse scales. Our pride lies not just in being a supplier but in being a strategic partner deeply invested in your project’s success, from initial pilot testing to full-scale production.
Our ability to adapt swiftly to the shifting landscape of battery manufacturing underscores our commitment to our clients. We don’t just keep pace with change; we anticipate potential powder-handling challenges, ensuring our solutions remain relevant, efficient, and effective. This steadfast commitment sets Matcon apart as a reliable partner in your manufacturing journey.
What will you be showcasing on your stand at Battery Cells & Systems Expo?
Our stand will feature our proprietary Conve Valve and High Shear Mixer for blending. However, the centrepiece of our participation will be the presence of our powder-handling experts. These seasoned professionals are the backbone of Matcon, equipped with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience. They will be available to provide valuable insights into our comprehensive solutions, demonstrating how our equipment operates and how it can be seamlessly integrated into your existing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
What are you most looking forward to at Battery Cells & Systems Expo?
Beyond showcasing our solutions and demonstrating our proficiency in powder handling, we are keen to engage in meaningful conversations and forge partnerships that can drive progress. The Expo is not just a platform for us to present our capabilities but a conducive atmosphere for collaborative innovation, where ideas can take shape and lead to advancements and beyond. We are looking forward to the possibility of collaboration and innovation.