Battery-powered devices and interdisciplinary research on battery storage systems are the common grounds between Hilti and the BayBatt of the University of Bayreuth. (Photo: Hilti) University President Prof. Dr. Stefan Leible welcomes the cooperation, stating, "Universities are engaged in dialogue with society and industry because basic research is the foundation for innovations, and because research accompanying development reflects urgent economic questions back into academic research." He emphasizes, "Through such cooperations and the associated transfer, we contribute to economic success and sustainable jobs. The University of Bayreuth, with its Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt) located here, is not only a beacon in battery research; we are also pioneers in terms of interdisciplinary connected research and forward-looking educational and research offerings," says Leible.
"We are convinced that innovation in battery technology is fostered through collaboration and exchange between academic fundamental research and industrial development," stresses Dr. Till Cramer, Head of Corporate Research & Technology at Hilti, adding, "We share the interest in the systematic research and development of future-oriented battery systems with the University of Bayreuth." In 2022, the company launched its groundbreaking battery platform "Nuron," which, with significantly enhanced performance levels and data-driven services, fundamentally simplifies work at construction sites and equipment park management. Further innovations are to be enabled through the engineering implementation of basic cell and battery research. "For this, the University of Bayreuth is exactly the right partner," says Cramer.
BayBatt consolidates battery-specific expertise as a regional competence center at the Bayreuth location. Its central task is the interdisciplinary research and development of battery storage systems at the interfaces of materials science, electrochemistry, engineering, information technology, and economics, as well as university teaching in the area of battery storage.
The Hilti Group supplies the construction industry worldwide with technologically leading products, system solutions, software, and services. These include numerous product lines for power tools, including the battery platform "Nuron," which is based on a single battery system and covers the entire range of applications—from light to heavy work—at construction sites, with about 100 devices. With approximately 34,000 team members in over 120 countries, the company is known for direct customer relationships, quality, and innovation.
