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  1. Cleantron deploys laser-welding to enhance lithium-ion battery production

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    Source: Cleantron

    LEVA-EU member Cleantron, a specialist producer of li-ion battery modules based in the Netherlands, has installed cutting-edge Trumpf laser-welding technology into its production line, allowing for increased output with enhanced product quality and reduced environmental impact.

    Cleantron’s product design features a fused welding technology, giving every welded cell its own fuse, and so offering intrinsic battery safety. Laser welding is the key to enabling this safety feature.

    Precision laser welding for multiple battery pack types

    The equipment is described by Cleantron as a key production enabler, performing laser welding with high accuracy, speed and reliability across a wide range of battery cells. From swappable lithium batteries for LEVs to li-ion battery packs for industrial equipment, the machine ensures consistent results.

    The system allows for rapid production changeovers and minimal downtime, enabling Cleantron to quickly shift between lithium ion battery 48v, 36V e-bike battery, and lithium ion battery 48v modules, and from low voltage to high voltage battery configurations.

    Durable welds and smart BMS integration

    Cleantron is able to ensure reliable connections within its lithium-ion battery products thanks to the Trumpf technology. The production line enables smart welding and built-in vision systems for high-quality joins, minimal defects, and full traceability.

    Combined with Cleantron’s proprietary battery management systems (BMS), the precision of laser welding directly supports safer, longer-lasting, and smarter battery solutions designed to perform in demanding environments.

    Efficient, environmentally friendly production

    Cleantron highlights that the Trumpf technology allows them to reduce waste and the need for reworking, and boost production capacity, enabling enhanced consistency of product quality at both small and large production quantities.

    With a wide range of lithium-ion battery products including those suited to the e-bike and light electric vehicle sectors, they provide reliable power solutions to European brands with minimal shipping miles, further boosting the sustainability of Europe-made products.

  2. Cleantron batteries boost VanRaam’s e-bikes

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    Source: Cleantron

    LEVA-EU members Cleantron and VanRaam worked together to improve the reliability of VanRaam’s special needs bikes, with Cleantron supporting them with advanced lithium-ion battery packs, reliable battery management systems and improved battery procedures.

    It has been reported that European demand for special needs bikes grows annually at a rate of 16.9%, leading to manufacturers requiring cutting edge battery systems to help them meet this demand while bringing trustworthy performance for customers.

    Cleantron assessment of VanRaam’s battery situation

    VanRaam is a Dutch e-bike brand that specializes in increasing cycling inclusivity with products including adaptive bicycle-tandems, tricycles and side-by-side models. It was concerned about its existing e-bike batteries being able to reliably support its bikes and satisfy increasing demand levels for its products in Europe and North America.

    When Cleantron first started working with VanRaam, the team noted that the brand had a battery design in place but was experiencing significant workflow issues. VanRaam’s existing battery set-up had flaws, lacked an assembly-friendly design, and was unable to meet the durability standards required for daily use. VanRaam’s production schedule was also being repeatedly interrupted by an inconsistent battery supply.

    After carefully examining VanRaam’s battery situation, Cleantron calculated that it could provide VanRaam with improved technical reliability and a more stable supply chain.

    How Cleantron helped VanRaam

    Cleantron used its customer centred approach in listening closely, designing with precision and delivering consistently. It came up with a solution that prevents field breakdowns and simplifies operations to help it keep up with growing demands for special needs bicycles. The Cleantron team worked together with VanRaam engineers in designing custom NMC lithium ion battery packs for its adaptive e-bikes. The team also developed a proprietary battery management system (BMS) tailored to VanRaam’s needs as a solution for persistent electronic reliability issues and proposed improvements in detail, including waterproof housing and a simplified startup interface.

    Results of the partnership between Cleantron and VanRaam

    VanRaam has sourced over 100,000 Cleantron batteries, and according to internal estimates and standard industry performance baselines, it was estimated that the batteries likely reduced VanRaam e-bike system malfunctions by 90%. When there was a global components shortage, Cleantron maintained 98% of its on-time delivery performance, which was essential in supporting VanRaam’s supply chain to operate efficiently to meet increasing demand.

    A testament of this successful partnership is that more customers are associating VanRaam bikes with trust and durability, reflecting increasing confidence in independent mobility. Notably from 2021-2024, VanRaam’s annual sales units reportedly increased by over 20%.

    Cleantron and its commitment to providing high performance solutions while supporting the environment

    Cleantron is a leading European battery manufacturer, innovating advanced lithium-ion battery technology for a wide range of mobility applications, from e-bike battery systems to batteries for light electric vehicles, to custom-made lithium ion battery solutions, with each of its products being powered by custom engineering, robust BMS integration and a relentless dedication to long-term reliability.

    The brand has also recently been granted a subsidy from the Dutch government to boost high-tech production of its advanced lithium batteries which are engineered and produced in the Netherlands, to help achieve Dutch climate objectives and contribute to a more sustainable future.