Laboratories

At the SINTEF Battery Lab, we provide a cutting edge, collaborative space for battery research, prototyping, and small-scale production. Our facilities bring together experimental and modelling teams to support the entire battery value chain, from materials validation to cell assembly and testing. Dry room – Controlled environment for Advanced Battery Research Our advanced dry room […]

The NABLA research infrastructure at UiA enables automated disassembly of battery systems using industrial robots to support efficient recycling and second-life use. In addition, it facilitates degradation studies of battery storage systems under real-world conditions to optimize performance and extend service life. The equipment is currently being commissioned and is expected to be finalized in […]

NTNU hosts equipment for advanced interface characterization, including and AFM and cross section cutter as an add-on to a SEM. Alternative Chemistry Laboratory Glove box installed, including press for 2032 coin cells, pouch cell fabrication and mixing of electrolytes. Dedicated to research on Na-ion batteries. Focus on hard carbon from locally (Norwegian) sourced saw-dust. Contact […]

IFE is the coordinator of NABLA and hosts a prototype pouch cell line for making, testing, validating and prototyping of battery materials and components. The laboratory was established in 2023 and has an area of 500 m2, providing unique infrastructures for validation of battery materials in Norway. Mixing and coating Active components of a battery […]

At University of Oslo, advanced characterization of battery materials is the main focus. The key equipment installed is an X-ray diffractometer dedicated to operando characterisation. It includes a rotating anode allows to achieve high brilliance.

A new battery tester is being installed at SINTEF in Trondheim. Installation will be finalized in the fall of 2025. The location of the tester is at Torgardsveien 12, 7093 Tiller. The equipment is from Elektro-Automatik and is bidirectional power unit. Some of the capabilities of the new tester include: