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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Laboratory microscope with test tubes in a research facility

Fraunhofer EMI's high-speed X-ray method draws on precision lab instrumentation to probe battery cell interiors.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Advanced laboratory machinery with precise scientific equipment

The system captures up to 1,000 images per second, exposing failure mechanisms inside large prismatic cells.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Mechanic diagnosing a Volkswagen engine with specialized equipment

Volkswagen's PowerCo is partnering with Fraunhofer to transfer the X-ray technology to industrial battery development.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Rows of transparent test tubes in a rack in a laboratory

Detailed cell analysis aims to accelerate safer next-generation battery designs.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Workplace with medical supplies, samples and a computer on a table

Researchers monitor internal cell processes in real time under realistic load conditions.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

The technique promises to shorten development cycles for automotive battery cells.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Real-time imaging offers new insight into how battery cells degrade and fail.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Medical professional in protective gear working in a modern laboratory

Industrial adoption of the X-ray system could speed up safer cell qualification.

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In Pictures: Fraunhofer high-speed X-ray reveals battery cell failures in real time

Test tubes in an orange rack inside a laboratory

Fraunhofer and PowerCo expect the technology to support next-generation cell production.

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