BAT-MAN: Eco-efficient assembly of commercial vehicle batteries

Innovative Project on Sustainable Battery Assembly at iwb

The Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) at the Technical University of Munich is collaborating with MAN Truck & Bus SE on a forward-looking research project: "Eco-efficient battery assembly process including cell contacting based on a modular, flexible system concept and process planning under the aspect of sustainability risk assessment."

Project Objectives: The main goal is to develop an integrated production model for assembling commercial vehicle batteries. This includes a Matrix Manufacturing System (MMS) for flexible production management and a simulation model for life cycle assessment (LCA). The project focuses on reducing the CO2 footprint and enhancing sustainability across the value chain.

Key Work Areas:

• Model-based life cycle analysis (LCA) for sustainability assessment
• Development of data interfaces for extracting relevant process data
• Integration of sustainability aspects into production management
• Analysis of sustainability risks as a strategic component of factory planning

Project Duration: March 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025

This project supports MAN in transforming its Nuremberg site into a central production and development hub for e-mobility within the Traton Group.