Henkel has significantly bolstered its E-Mobility division with the opening of a state-of-the-art Battery Test Center at its Düsseldorf headquarters. The facility, which is now fully operational, enhances Henkel’s Battery Engineering Center and solidifies the company’s position as a key innovation partner for automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers.
The new center offers comprehensive testing solutions for battery systems, addressing critical challenges in EV battery development. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility provides environmental simulation, fast charging and discharging capabilities, leakage tests, and aging tests.
“With the opening of the Battery Test Center, we are taking a significant step forward in our mission to drive sustainable innovation in the E-Mobility sector,” said George Kazantzis, Global Head of Henkel’s Automotive Components business unit. He added that the expanded center now offers end-to-end solutions, from early-stage design to full-scale testing and validation.
The TISAX-certified facility features a test rig with a climate chamber, enabling the creation of digital twins for batteries. This unique combination of digital simulation and real-world testing provides OEMs and battery manufacturers with powerful tools to optimize their designs.
“Our Battery Engineering Center is designed to foster close partnerships with our customers, enabling them to work alongside our experts and leverage our advanced capabilities in modeling, simulation, and testing,” said Dr. Stefan Kreiling, Global Head of Innovation, Automotive Components at Henkel.
The new facility is part of Henkel’s global network of Battery Engineering Centers, with upcoming locations planned in the US and China. This expansion aims to facilitate cross-regional collaboration and strengthen Henkel’s position in the E-Mobility sector.
