Core Viewpoint - The lithium battery industry is experiencing rapid growth, but traditional drying technologies face significant challenges that hinder cost reduction and efficiency improvements [6]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The global lithium battery production capacity is continuously expanding, yet the drying technology bottleneck is becoming increasingly prominent [6]. - The traditional hot air drying process has three main pain points: low efficiency requiring nearly 100 meters of drying ovens, high energy consumption of one million kcal of fossil energy per hour, and high costs where drying energy consumption accounts for 15% of total battery production energy [6]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - Leisuo New Materials has developed a flat infrared system that overcomes industry bottlenecks by using infrared radiation for direct heating of electrode sheets, revolutionizing traditional heating methods [6]. - Xingheng Power has made breakthroughs in manganese-based materials, achieving a high energy recovery rate of 98.18% for lithium manganese oxide and reducing production costs for lithium iron phosphate [12]. - Kaluowide's pressure melting welding technology combines pressure and melting to achieve over 99.9% welding yield for ear and pole connections, significantly enhancing energy efficiency and addressing welding challenges [15]. - Times High-Tech's innovative solution for drying solid-state batteries involves using diode lasers for surface heating and multi-point temperature measurement, providing a low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative [16]. Group 3: Market Applications - The adoption of large-capacity models is accelerating the electrification process, with battery swapping models being preferred for long-distance logistics due to their efficiency in energy replenishment [10]. - The integration of CTB batteries by Qiyuan Chip Power enables a shared energy ecosystem, allowing for rapid energy replenishment in heavy-duty vehicles [7].

当平面红外干燥技术将烘箱长度缩短30%、压熔焊实现1秒极耳成形、锰基材料通过复合技术配套超20万辆新能源车，这些来自生产一线的创新正构 筑起全场景应用的技术基石。 "全场景共振" 对锂电技术提出的全新挑战 锂电行业正站在全场景需求爆发与技术迭代的历史交汇点。 当电动重卡穿梭于干线物流，两轮车驰骋在城市街巷，固态电池叩响下一代技术大门，锂电池的应用边界正以超乎想象的速度拓展。 2025年，电动重卡月均渗透率已超20%，换电模式在干线物流中占据35%的市场份额，而小动力场景下锰基材料的应用规模突破千万组 —— 这些数 据背后，是 "全场景共振" 对锂电技术提出的全新挑战。 在制造端，传统工艺的效率天花板日益凸显。 长达百米的热风烘箱、耗时数小时的干燥流程、占电池生产15%能耗的烘烤环节，正成为行业降本增效 的 "拦路虎"；极耳焊接的多道工序、动辄数十秒的操作时间，也让快充电池的量产面临工艺瓶颈。 雷索新材料宋琪博士在演讲中指出，传统干燥技术每小时消耗百万大卡能源，潜在碳税成本近6亿美元，这种 "高耗能、低效率" 的模式已难以匹配全 场景应用的爆发式需求。 与此同时，场景分化催生出技术路线的多元化。 干线物流中，5 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the advancements in lithium battery manufacturing, particularly focusing on the transition to more efficient and environmentally friendly drying technologies, such as the new planar infrared drying system introduced by Leisuo New Materials, which aims to address energy consumption and space utilization issues in the production process [1][2][10]. Group 1: Industry Trends - Over the past five years, Chinese battery manufacturers have led the global market with a focus on speed and scale, significantly advancing the entire supply chain [1]. - As of 2024, the manufacturing landscape is shifting, with cell prices dropping to 0.3 yuan/Wh, and leading companies are accelerating their international expansion [1]. - The industry consensus emphasizes the need to overcome bottlenecks in the early stages of production, particularly in the processes of pulping, coating, and drying, under the dual constraints of energy conservation and rapid delivery [1]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - Leisuo New Materials is set to unveil its new high-efficiency coating drying technology, the planar infrared system, at the 18th High-Tech Lithium Battery Industry Summit [2]. - The new infrared drying technology is positioned as a primary process rather than a supplementary heat source, marking a significant advancement in lithium battery manufacturing [3]. - The core of this system is a graphene-coated infrared module that achieves over 80% infrared conversion efficiency at temperatures between 200°C and 300°C, allowing for more effective heating of coating materials [4]. Group 3: System Benefits - The planar infrared system offers a 30% reduction in drying oven volume, freeing up factory space and saving on construction investments [7]. - It can achieve over 50% energy savings by completely replacing traditional hot air systems, eliminating the need for thermal oil boilers and hot air ducts [14]. - The system also enhances production speed by over 40%, significantly increasing the capacity of production lines [14]. Group 4: Market Adaptation - The planar infrared system addresses challenges associated with overseas expansion, such as the need for large boiler systems and high carbon emissions from traditional hot air drying methods [10][11]. - The all-electric solution of the new system allows for flexible factory designs and aligns with global clean manufacturing trends by enabling the use of green electricity [12]. - The modular design of the system supports quick retrofitting of existing hot air ovens, facilitating a rapid transition to electric heating [12]. Group 5: Broader Implications - The integration of ultrasonic technology in the development of the infrared drying system enhances the overall efficiency and sustainability of lithium battery manufacturing [15][17]. - The current phase of transformation in lithium battery manufacturing emphasizes the importance of equipment efficiency and energy conservation as critical factors for competitiveness in the global market [18].