en.Wedoany.com Reported - Swedish company WireFlow AB has launched the new WireFlow Bifrost platform, designed specifically for electric vehicle battery lifecycle management, capable of assessing battery pack health status, qualifying batteries for second-life applications, and enabling safe discharge before recycling. The Mölndal-based supplier of components for testing and measurement applications unveiled the platform this month at the Germany Frankfurt Battery Recycling Expo.
WireFlow also released the WireFlow 5200 series off-the-shelf components for high-performance battery cell monitoring and balancing within battery packs. Mårten Aurelius from the company's battery business unit stated that as the industry shifts toward circular economy principles and prepares for the EU Battery Directive, the demand for high-fidelity data is unprecedented. Aurelius noted that WireFlow's specialized solutions bridge the gap between initial R&D and the complex requirements of the aftermarket, providing the precise testing, data collection, and traceability needed to safely manage refurbishment, remanufacturing, repurposing, and recycling.
Several major European end-of-life vehicle recyclers and shredder operators have integrated EV battery testing and repurposing services into their business models, including UK-based EMR Ltd. and Sweden's Stena Recycling. Earlier this year, Stena described the end-of-life EV battery market as one that will generate $28 billion in economic activity globally within a decade. Marcus Martinsson, Battery Product Area Manager at Stena Recycling Group, stated that these activities include material recovery and finding reuse pathways for automotive batteries that still have residual capacity for other applications. Three years ago, EMR said it recycles thousands of end-of-life vehicles weekly across more than 60 sites in the UK, and at that time stated that as EVs become more common, EMR must ensure it remains a market leader as a sustainable, responsible, and efficient recycler.
WireFlow stated that the Bifrost platform offers complete test control and automation, allowing users to write and execute custom performance, durability, and safety test scenarios. Quality testing can be conducted using the same platform, including automated end-of-line testing and charging, designed to ensure consistency, traceability, and readiness for shipment or integration. WireFlow added that Bifrost allows users to safely test and classify batteries for second use, while configured to provide controlled discharge and classification, including safe energy recovery in preparation for battery disassembly or recycling.
WireFlow's other new release, the 5200 series battery monitoring and balancing system, is designed to make building battery cell monitoring and balancing systems easy. Aurelius stated that this new system is already being used by a leading global automotive manufacturer in its battery repair and refurbishment centers.
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