We invite stakeholders across the entire battery value chain, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and automotive industries to take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect directly with industry experts from the U.S. and Germany.
Registration opens at 8:30 AM ET · Program 9:00 AM ET – 1:00 PM ET
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · Atria Building, Louisville, KY
The Battery Plant Engineering Showcase is open to everyone with a stake in the future of battery and energy storage manufacturing. Whether you build cells, packs or storage systems, supply materials, components or equipment, design, construct or service manufacturing plants, or support industry through research, workforce development or economic development, you’ll find relevant conversations and new contacts here. The event is equally a meeting point for the German-American business community and for anyone interested in transatlantic collaboration in advanced manufacturing.
No matter your role: engineers, operations and plant managers, procurement and supply-chain professionals, R&D teams, executives, business development and policy professionals are all welcome.
Aumann provides turnkey production systems and specialized machinery for battery and advanced manufacturing applications, addressing key challenges in scalability, automation, and production efficiency. The company is looking to connect with manufacturers seeking to accelerate ramp-up and enhance operational performance.
www.aumann.comBaumann delivers battery assembly and test lines for every cell format, tailor-made or as pre-configured solutions, plus a modular test system that adapts to each battery’s testing needs. Already active in the U.S., Baumann wants to connect with battery and EV manufacturers, automotive suppliers, engineering firms, start-ups and ECU/sensor makers.
www.baumann-gmbh.deBREYER develops precision calendering solutions for the manufacture of battery electrodes, utilizing proprietary technology to control the roll gap in order to maximize precision, reliability, and process efficiency. A new dry-coating calender was developed for upscaling from pilot to production. The company is seeking partnerships with electrode battery manufacturers and leading engineering firms to advance the production of next-generation batteries.
www.breyer-energy.comcylib's proprietary battery recycling technology enables the efficient recovery of critical raw materials from end-of-life batteries and production scrap. The company seeks partnerships across the battery value chain to improve resource security, reduce costs, and support local sourcing.
www.cylib.deGerman-engineered battery testing and formation, from R&D cell testers to modular formation towers, PCS/EMS for energy storage and DC fast charging, with North American manufacturing and support. Seeks battery and energy storage manufacturers, battery developers, and universities.
www.digatron.comWith its own U.S. subsidiary, FFT delivers complete turnkey production systems, from battery module, pack and housing assembly to body-in-white and final assembly. It combines joining technologies, vision and measurement, and an in-house battery testing division in one package. FFT wants to connect with OEMs, cell manufacturers, and BESS producers.
www.fft.deHEYCO is a German plastics manufacturer with U.S. production facilities specializing in injection-molded plastic components and assemblies for industries ranging from automotive to retail and industrial applications. The company is interested in connecting with organizations across the mobility and manufacturing ecosystem to explore partnerships and identify future business opportunities.
High Performance Battery develops solid-state battery and electrolyte technology for stationary and mobile energy-storage applications. Rather than manufacturing cells itself, the company licenses its non-flammable, long-life technology to manufacturers and application partners worldwide.
www.highperformancebattery.chHNP Mikrosysteme, a German manufacturer with U.S. headquarters in Chicago, produces industry-leading micro gear pumps for the highly precise dosing of electrolytes in battery production applications. mzr®-pumps are well-established and trusted components in chemical and mechanical engineering applications worldwide. The company is seeking connections with battery cell and electrolyte manufacturers, fluid handling and dispensing integrators as well as automation and production line integrators.
www.hnp-mikrosysteme.deDevelops tailor-made machinery for battery cell painting, module and pack production, combining smart concepts and strong project execution with the Schaeffler Group’s manufacturing know-how. They are looking to partner with manufacturers and production experts, to transform requirements into solutions and therefore, shape a revolutionary production with innovation and excellence.
www.schaeffler-special-machinery.deFrom electrode foil to finished pack, SICK's sensors, certified 2D/3D vision systems for defect detection, and safety solutions ensure safe and productive operations, backed by more than ten years of experience in EV and ESS mass production. The company is seeking U.S. partners in battery manufacturing, BESS, data centers, and system integration, including startups.
www.sick.comSpraying Systems develops precision spray nozzles and automated AutoJet systems for controlled coating, lubrication and other industrial fluid applications. Its engineered systems combine spray hardware and controls to improve application consistency, reduce waste and support repeatable production processes.
www.spray.comSTAR Cooperation provides consulting and operational services across logistics, engineering, electronics, IT, digitalization and automotive after-sales. In North America, it supports automotive suppliers with OEM-focused supply-chain solutions including warehousing, sequencing, quality control and pre-assembly.
www.star-cooperation.comKentucky is a leading hub for battery manufacturing and electric vehicle production in the United States. Major investments in battery cell production, EV assembly, and supply chain development have positioned the region at the center of North America's advanced mobility ecosystem. As battery production capacity continues to expand, demand is growing for scalable, automated, cost-efficient, and sustainable manufacturing technologies.
GACC Midwest and GACC South, in cooperation with the VDMA and on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) as part of the foreign market entry program (MEP), brings a German business delegation focused on advanced plant engineering solutions for battery manufacturing and recycling to Kentucky and Tennessee. The program offers stakeholders from the U.S. and Germany a unique opportunity to build strategic partnerships and expand professional networks through authentic, in-person exchange.
