Consistency measuring system QuaLiB

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Overview
QuaLiB is an inline quality measuring system for continuous battery slurry (electrode paste) production. It provides real‑time measurement and visualization of slurry properties and a data interface for process integration, enabling immediate process feedback and improved downstream coating consistency.

Key benefits

• Provide sensor data for big data and digital twin applications, enabling transparent, traceable characterization of cells and batteries based on measured slurry properties.
• Improve process understanding with immediate feedback to operators for faster, data‑driven adjustments.
• Enable real‑time visualization of product parameters to detect deviations early and reduce off‑spec production.

Key features

• Real‑time feedback and live visualization of slurry properties for continuous monitoring of product quality and process consistency.
• Automatic switching between production and waste based on configurable quality criteria to minimise material loss and increase usable yield.
• Integrated hardware and software solution including a back‑pressure regulator at the extruder end plate to stabilise the process and an extendable automated cleaning procedure for adjacent piping.
• Standardised sensor data output for straightforward integration with plant control systems, SCADA/PLC and analytics tools.

Configuration options

• QuaLiB Basic: full sensor set and quality characterisation with integration into plant control systems for all Bühler extruder sizes.
• QuaLiB Advanced: adds automatic valve switching to route product to appropriate storage tanks based on evaluated quality parameters and automatic report generation for campaigns, days or multi‑day periods.

Global test and R&D facilities

• Battery Application Lab, Switzerland — headquarters test facility for battery slurry process development.
• Battery Application Lab, China — regional test facility for Asia.
• Battery Lab, Japan — regional test facility for validation and application testing.

Downloads
Product brochure available for download (technical brochure / flyer).

Videos
Product video available demonstrating QuaLiB inline quality measuring system and its integration into battery slurry production.

Technical specifications

• Commercial name: QuaLiB
• Product type: Inline quality measuring system for continuous battery slurry (electrode paste) production
• Primary functions: real‑time slurry property monitoring, live visualization, process feedback, quality characterization
• Integration: hardware and software integration into plant control systems; interface for big data and digital twin applications
• Process stability: includes back‑pressure regulator for extruder end plate
• Cleaning: integrated automated cleaning procedure, extendable to adjacent piping
• Automation: automated directional valve switching (QuaLiB Advanced) and automatic report generation
• Compatibility: integration with Bühler plant control systems and support for all Bühler extruder sizes
• Product code (internal): CUBE-00029-933