Autoneum shows prototype of a multifunctional battery cover

(CONNECT) Autoneum is focusing on the first public presentation of its new battery cover prototype at the Battery Show Europe, according to its press release. It will take place from June 9 to 11 at Messe Stuttgart. The Winterthur-based automotive supplier will be located in the Maximum Engagement Zone at stand J43.

The novelty here is that it is designed as a "highly customizable top cover for the battery pack". According to the information provided, its composite structure enables the integration of additional functional layers, for example for flame retardancy or electromagnetic shielding, depending on the vehicle and platform configuration. It is also said to be manufactured using a cost-effective process and is 30 percent lighter than conventional production methods.

"By combining functions that previously required several individual components, such as a separate battery cover and a flame protection shield, our solution reduces the complexity and effort involved in assembly," says Luca Mazzarella, Autoneum's Head of New Mobility. "This allows us to replace two or more parts with just one."

Thanks to the integration of several protective functions in a single, lightweight composite component, the cover is also intended to facilitate battery design for electric vehicles (BEV). "By combining advanced composite materials and multifunctional design, we can offer OEMs and partners a solution that increases safety and efficiency while meeting the requirements of future BEV platforms," says Mazzarella. ce/mm