With the growing demand for lithium-ion power batteries, machine vision is becoming increasingly important. Companies like Allied Vision are continuously introducing new camera products to help battery manufacturers produce safer and more reliable batteries.

The Expansion of China’s Lithium Power Battery Industry

Due to the rapid growth in the demand for lithium batteries, manufacturers must balance production efficiency with quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process. To achieve this, real-time visual inspection during all stages of production is essential.

Additionally, because lithium batteries are safety-critical components, they must adhere to strict industry standards. For instance, according to China’s 2018 Specification and Rules for the Lithium-ion Battery Industry issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), electrode coating thickness measurement accuracy should not be less than 2μm, while burr inspection after cutting must meet an accuracy no lower than 1 μm.

Applying Industrial Cameras in Lithium Battery Production

The production process for lithium batteries typically includes several stages: material preparation, electrode manufacturing and notching, cell assembly, battery module construction, and final packaging.

To minimize system costs while maintaining high-precision measurements, a multi-camera solution can be used. This approach employs multiple cameras with lower resolution to capture dimensions in various sections of the object. Compared to using a single camera, this method reduces total costs by up to 50% without being limited by object size. However, it requires stable cameras to ensure precise data synchronization.

How Multi-Camera Solutions Reduce Overall System Costs

In one implementation, Allied Vision’s Mako cameras were selected for their stability and low signal jitter—below 8μs in ideal conditions (down to 5μs during actual operation). The PTP feature of these cameras enables seamless multi-camera synchronization. Using four G-319B models significantly lowered costs compared to a single high-resolution camera.

Rich Feature Set, Low Price

The Mako series offers industrial-grade performance with advanced features like Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for precise synchronization in complex systems. Its GigE Vision compliance ensures reliable long-distance connectivity up to 100 meters, while Power over Ethernet and Trigger over Ethernet simplify system setups.

Key benefits of the Mako camera include:

  • Up to 50% reduction in total system costs compared to a single high-resolution camera.
  • No size limitations for objects being inspected.
  • PTP synchronization ensures accurate multi-camera alignment.

For more information about Allied Vision’s Mako cameras, visit their official website or contact your nearest sales representative.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 16:38:10