Siemens Digital Industries Software said Tianneng Battery Group Co., Ltd. has selected the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. As a result, helping the company drive innovation and enable digital manufacturing in new battery production.

Established in 1986, Tianneng is a prominent leader in China’s domestic battery industry. Similarly, it has evolved to focus on power battery and energy storage battery sectors, specifically catering to electric light vehicles.

The collaboration with Siemens will enable Tianneng Battery to take full advantage of solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. This includes Teamcenter® software for Product Lifecycle Management, Opcenter™ software for Manufacturing Operations Management and Simcenter™ software for virtual simulation and test.

Covers Entire Manufacturing Process

This solution and associated digital thread will enable Tianneng to achieve a fully transparent closed-loop management across its entire manufacturing process. Thus, encompassing process management, plant management, logistics supply chain management and design R&D management.

In addition, Siemens will provide technical support, application training, and after-market services. By leveraging these resources, Tianneng Battery will be able to accelerate its digital transformation and enhance its core competitiveness. Most importantly, achieve new levels of efficiency and innovation.

“By harnessing Siemens’ state-of-the-art technology and combining it with Tianneng’s industrial expertise, our two companies will leverage each other’s strengths to address industry challenges and pain points through innovative approaches,” said Han Feng, President Intelligent Manufacturing, Tianneng. “Together, we aim to propel the digital and intelligent development of the new energy industry, forging a path toward mutual success and groundbreaking achievements.”

Cutting-Edge Factory

Siemens will support Tianneng in establishing a cutting-edge benchmark factory for lithium batteries and help the company in its pursuit of high-quality development. Additionally, Siemens will provide support in nurturing workforce development in digitalization. For that reason, laying a strong foundation for the implementation of Tianneng Battery’s intelligent manufacturing strategy.

“Digital transformation in the battery industry is key to enhancing the core competitiveness of enterprises and ensure that the critical global requirements for energy storage are met,” said Leo Liang, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Greater China, Siemens Digital Industries Software.

In addition, Liang said “Siemens boasts a global team dedicated to the new energy industry, and we are committed to supporting industry leaders like Tianneng Batteries in their pursuit of digital transformation by providing expertise and a closed-loop solution.”