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Meeting the world’s insatiable need for semiconductors

MEETING THE WORLD'S INSATIABLE NEED FOR SEMICONDUCTORS As the world continues to grapple with a severe global chip shortage, the pressure on semiconductor manufacturers and their suppliers remains high. For Shimazu Kinzoku, being able to deliver reliable heating solutions to the industry has

Anode material manufacturing

As demand for high-quality anode material increases, so does the need for reliable heating processes with long-life heating elements that require minimal maintenance.

Drying processes in cathode manufacturing

For the multiple heating stages in the drying process in cathode production, Fibrothal® heating modules from Kanthal offer excellent heat uniformity and fast installation.

Calcination and sintering in cathode manufacturing

Meta description: Lithium-ion battery cathode production requires calcination and sintering to ensure optimal material quality, efficiency, and performance.

Sulphuric acid roasting of spodumene

An electrically heated kiln for acid roasting of spodumene is both a simpler and more thermally efficient technology.

Recycling

The growth in electric cars and other electronics, combined with high nickel prices, means that the recycling of lithium-ion batteries is becoming an increasingly important industry. This has created new processes for extracting nickel and other metals from old batteries, which then need to be

Spodumene calcination

Electrically heated kilns for spodumene calcination offer 95 percent thermal efficiency. Learn just how much energy goes to waste in a gas-fired kiln.

Lithium refining

Electric heating technology helps reduce the environmental impact from lithium refining. It’s also energy efficient and productive, while providing a better working environment. Explore the benefits from Kanthal’s electric heating solutions for different processes below.

Cathode and anode production

Optimize cathode drying, calcination, sintering, and anode processing with advanced heating solutions for high-performance lithium-ion battery production.

Battery

Efficient and sustainable heating processes are vital when the lithium-ion battery industry scales up production to meet the fast-growing demand. Kanthal’s electric heating technology increases energy efficiency and productivity, while reducing emissions of CO2 and NOx. Learn more about the