The demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is continuing to skyrocket, driven by the growing market for more sustainable e-mobility solutions. For LIB cell manufacturers to get the most out of the current opportunities, they need to be able to quickly deliver high volumes of quality products while maintaining a low environmental impact.

In the last few years, the global manufacturing industry has faced unprecedented challenges, driving companies to rethink how they can maintain a competitive edge and maximise profitability. In these testing times, how can manufacturers transform their operations to meet customer demands and thrive in today's as well as tomorrow’s marketplace? This is the question that Hartmut Pütz, President - Factory Automation EMEA at Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., answers in his exclusive videocast interview “Digital Manufacturing in times of challenges”.

Mitsubishi Electric will highlight sweet spots for its smart solutions in the food packaging industry with a range of chocolate-filled demos at Interpack 2023 in Hall 6, Stand A40. From 4th-10th May, visitors will be able to learn how the company’s motto ‘Automating the World’ can be applied to drive the productivity and competitiveness of the consumer packaged goods (CPGs) sector.

Famiel Confectionery Co., Ltd., a confectionery manufacturer in Japan, has implemented energy management and demand monitoring at its main factory after introducing Mitsubishi Electric's energy saving data collection server "EcoWebServerIII".

Lithium-ion battery (LIB) cells are at the core of global electrification strategies, helping to meet ambitious net zero emission targets. To address the fast-growing demand for these products, LIB cell manufacturers need to ramp up production, delivering products of high quality with limited environmental footprints and short lead times.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is launching “Automating the World” as the global slogan for its Factory Automation Systems business from 7th November, with worldwide commercial use starting on 8th November.

New partnership agreement helps to move Europe closer to large-scale battery cell production.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced on 7th June 2022 that it will invest approximately 3.1 billion yen, or 21.8 million euros, in its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. to establish a new factory in India. Expected to start operations in December 2023, the new factory will manufacture inverters and other factory automation (FA) control system products, expanding the company’s capabilities to meet the growing demand in India. The rapidly growing Indian market is expanding at an annual rate of about 8% mainly in industries such as automobiles, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, data centers, and textiles, with further market expansion expected in the future.

An intelligent data tracking and monitoring solution developed for automotive factories by Mitsubishi Electric has been awarded a coveted 2nd place at the Hackathon CO2 Industry event organized by Renault and Google.

Ratingen, Germany 19. August 2021  A century of Mitsubishi Electric – a company with a rich history which parallels that of modern-day Japan. Since 1921 Mitsubishi Electric’s success has grown as a global player in the field of automation