TOP.E Unveils New Desktop-Level Battery 3D Printing Equipment M15 Pro

PanDen 2024-10-16 23:28 3D Printers

In 2023, TOP.E（高能数造） launched its pioneering battery 3D printing device—the TOP.E M15. This innovative equipment not only provided cutting-edge battery manufacturing solutions for users focused on new energy battery development, but it also gained widespread acclaim from the solid-state battery industry due to its unique advantages: versatility, speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

On October 9, 2024, Panda3dp.com learned that TOP.E has now introduced an upgraded and more powerful version, the TOP.E M15 Pro, designed to meet the more demanding requirements of battery customers and offer a more professional user experience to a broader clientele.

Introducing TOP.E's Latest Desktop-Level Battery 3D Printing Device — M15 Pro

△TOP.E M15 Pro

Broader and More Comprehensive Material Compatibility

As we know,the M15 Pro easily adapts to a wide array of cathode, anode, and electrolyte material systems, enabling customers to produce 3D-printed components using a broader spectrum of materials.

△M15 Pro Comprehensive Material Compatibility

The M15 Pro can be equipped with custom-designed specialty nozzles, including heated print heads, FDM print heads, and UV-curable print heads, allowing the 3D printing of common materials such as PLA, PETG, and photosensitive resins. The print head can be heated to temperatures up to 200°C, with temperature control accuracy reaching ±2°C.

△Heated Print Heads, FDM Print Heads, and UV-Curable Print Heads

Faster and More Efficient Battery Manufacturing

Equipped with superior XY-axis motor modules, the M15 Pro significantly enhances motion performance compared to the M15 model. Its maximum movement speed, maximum printing speed, and maximum acceleration have all been improved by 100%. A single layer of a 100×100mm electrode can be printed in just 5 minutes, halving the time required by the M15. These advancements drastically reduce wait times and boost experimental efficiency, making the M15 Pro an indispensable tool for experimental validation and scientific research.

Superior and Smarter Electrode Quality Control

The M15 Pro features a platform detection and compensation system that leverages high-precision module capabilities to intelligently control the quality of printed electrodes. This innovation enhances electrode consistency, enabling customers to conduct experiments with greater precision and detail.

The platform detection and compensation: A sensor with a precision of 0.5μm is used to scan the printing platform. The micro-undulations in the height direction of the printing platform are automatically compensated, effectively realizing micron-level electrode thickness error control. After drying, the thickness consistency of electrodes is within 1μm, offering remarkably high batch uniformity.

Higher precision module: The precision of the X-axis and Y-axis motion mechanisms is upgraded, which can achieve a repeat positioning accuracy of up to ±5μm. The construction of the electrolyte layer on the positive and negative electrode surfaces is more accurate. The integrated structure of the battery cell is tighter and supports higher-precision micron-level grid electrode printing.

△The Three-Dimensional Model of the Electrode Laminate Fabricated by the Printing Platform Detection and Compensation System

More Cost-Effective and Seamless User Experience

Building on the M15, the M15 Pro boasts over 20 hardware and software upgrades, delivering a smoother, more convenient operational experience. This device saves time, materials, and effort, supporting increased efficiency in scientific research.

1. More Powerful Hardware: The device is equipped with an X86 architecture host computer, independent drivers, and high-precision sensors, greatly improving manufacturing performance and usability.

2. Easier Leveling: The platform's leveling mechanism has been upgraded to allow automatic detection of foil height via sensors, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and reducing workload.

3. Enhanced Safety: The M15 Pro is equipped with UPS power failure protection, a physical vacuum switch, and an emergency stop button, ensuring the safety and security of experimental operations.

4. More Thoughtful Design: The electrical control section has been restructured into a rear-mounted layout, significantly improving heat dissipation, anti-interference capabilities, and ease of operation, especially in glovebox environments.