| Company profile | Liebherr develops and manufactures a wide range of automation systems for industrial production.
The portfolio includes linear robots, pallet handling systems, robot-vision-systems and software solutions for control, tracking and quality assurance. These systems are designed for high availability and productivity and can be seamlessly integrated into various production and assembly processes.
In addition, based on the research project “ZIRKEL,” automated solutions for the discharging and disassembly of high-voltage batteries have been developed. The installed pilot system served as a foundation for the further development of modular and scalable systems that automate processes such as lid opening, screw removal, component separation, and safe discharging. Manual workstations and integrated safety concepts complement the systems and enable efficient and safe battery dismantling at the end of their lifecycle.
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| Products & Services | •High-voltage battery discharging
•Efficient dismantling technology
•Scalable turnkey systems
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| Target group | • Automotive OEMs & Tier 1: Scrap & returns handling
• Battery Pack Makers: Defective unit processing
• Recycling Facilities: EoL battery recycling & black mass
• Municipal Points: Safe discharge & pre-treatment
• Stationary Systems: End-of-use module management
• Recycling Equipment Makers: Upstream dismantling investment potential
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| Competitive advantages | • Pioneer in Circular Economy with pilot installations
• Modular & scalable for various battery types
• Proven industrial automation expertise
• Advanced digital integration for safety & efficiency
• Dual-process dismantling (destructive & non-destructive)
• Energy recovery with grid feed-in
• Scalable battery type database
• Strong brand reputation
• Local support in North America (Saline, MI)
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| Ideal Business Partners | Organizations with strategic interest in battery dismantling automation:
• Companies seeking scalable solutions for high-voltage battery dismantling.
• Partners involved in circular economy initiatives and raw material recovery.
• OEMs and recyclers preparing to scale their operations to meet growing market demand.
• Innovators in second-life battery applications and energy storage systems.
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