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Lead Story Sep 25, 2026

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

Fraunhofer EMI has developed a high-speed X-ray system that captures internal processes in large prismatic battery cells at up to 1,000 images per second under load. Together with Volkswagen's PowerCo, the technology is being transferred to industrial use to accelerate safer next-generation cell development.

Priya Sharma

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Fraunhofer X-ray system reveals real-time inside view of battery cells

Fraunhofer EMI has developed a globally unique high-speed X-ray system that captures internal battery cell processes in real time at up to 1,000 frames per second. The technology could accelerate safer cell development for European automakers by enabling direct observation of failures like thermal runaway.

Priya Sharma Aug 13, 2026