VARTA Micro-Battery

VARTA Microbattery
Microbatteries –
innovative energy
VARTA Microbattery is a company of Montana Tech Components AG
Technological leadership is our standard
VARTA Microbattery GmbH products set the standard for
battery technology.
All areas of our company are therefore equally focused on continuously developing innovative products that ensure our future
success. Our motivated and qualified team of employees with a
high degree of self-accountability guarantee our progress and our
growth.
Thanks to our global presence, we can identify new market
developments quickly and ensure our position as an energy
solutions leader. We take the challenge of developing new,
high-capacity mobile energy storage solutions very seriously.
By founding a research company and a joint venture, we have
already taken the first steps towards achieving our goals.
Herbert Schein
CEO
VARTA Microbattery GmbH is a leading international
manufacturer of OEM and retail batteries with more
than 100 years of experience • We develop and produce
batteries of all electrochemical system types and sizes
in Ellwangen, Germany • With professional teams in
the fields of engineering, production, logistics and
distribution we meet the requirements of customers
around the world • As a global systems supplier, we are
capable of offering effective, customer-specific battery
solutions • We invest continuously in research and
development to ensure our position as an innovation
leader • Our focus is on providing high-quality products
that guarantee maximum customer satisfaction.
VARTA Microbattery
Core values
2 | 3 Facts and figures
Worldwide in your area
VARTA Microbattery is one of the world’s most important
battery manufacturers, with production facilities and offices
in all major markets. Our quality products are sold in over
100 countries.
Facts and figures
n VARTA
Microbattery GmbH founded as an independent
­company on August 10, 2002
n Headquarters:
Ellwangen, Germany
n Assembly
facilities:
Shanghai, China and Batam, Indonesia
n Employees:
500 in Germany, 1400 worldwide
n At
our Ellwangen location, over 100 staff members are employed in research and development and related departments
n VARTA
Microbattery is a company of Montana Tech Components AG (Switzerland)
n Complete
service for
custom battery solutions
n VARTA
Microbattery distributes the brands
VARTA and power one
1887
Milestones in our history
1904
1926
1968
Swiss-based Montana Tech Components AG
becomes the new owner of VARTA Microbattery.
2007
1996
1997
2002
Adolf Müller founds the
Subsidiary founded under
AFA acquires Pertrix
First primary button cells
Button cell production
NiMH production begins
VARTA Microbattery
company Büsche und
the name VARTA. VARTA
Chemische Fabrik AG.
produced in Ellwangen.
at Singapore plant is
in Ellwangen.
GmbH is founded after
Müller in Hagen, the
stands for the German
­predecessor of VARTA.
words for distribution,
1946
1975
charging and repair of
Dry cell battery produc-
Button cells for watches
transportable batteries
tion under the name BMF
produced in Ellwangen.
Under the ownership of
(Vertrieb, Aufladung,
begins in Ellwangen.
AEG and Siemens, the
Reparatur Transportabler
company is renamed
Akkumulatoren).
1890
Accumulatoren-Fabrik
AG – AFA for short.
1962
AFA renamed VARTA AG.
1984
Lithium round cell
ceased and relocated to
Ellwangen, creating 100
new jobs.
2001
the restructuring of
2009
Montana Tech Components AG is a component
manufacturer and a leader in the fields of aerospace
technology, industry, metallurgy and energy storage.
VARTA AG.
The power one brand of
VOLKSWAGEN VARTA Microbattery
Forschungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
founded as a joint venture for developing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
for electric vehicles
hearing aid batteries is
introduced. Investment
VARTA Micro Innovation GmbH founded
in new production lines
in cooperation with Graz University
and product packaging.
production begins in
Ellwangen.
VARTA Microbattery
Out of tradition comes innovation
4 | 5 Energy solutions
Design-In or Standard Batteries:
VARTA Microbattery offers the right battery solution for every
application and electronic product – including hearing aids,
watches, gauges, servers, medical devices and components.
In addition, VARTA Microbattery works continuously to develop
new electrochemical systems – for the benefit of its customers.
Primary Batteries:
Alkaline Batteries
Lithium Cylindrical Cells
Lithium Button Cells
Zinc Air Cells
Silver Oxide Button Cells
Rechargeable Batteries:
CoinPower – Lithium Ion Cells
NiMH Button Cells
NiMH Cells Cylindrical and Prismatic
Power Pack Solutions:
CellPac PLUS
The right battery for every application – with this
core value, VARTA addresses the needs of every
one of its customers.
VARTA Microbattery
Energy solutions
for every application
6 | 7 Energy solutions
VARTA Microbattery provides energy for
Mobile Communications
PC, Notebooks
Consumer Electronics
Wireless Technologies
Electronic Assemblies
Industrial Applications
Automotive
Medical Applications
VARTA is one of the world’s leading microbattery
manufacturers with production in Germany.
nResearch
and development centers in Europe, Asia and the
USA ensure state-of-the art battery innovation and manufacturing processes.
nExtensive
range of batteries for high-quality, high-performance
energy solutions.
nVARTA’s
experience and expertise guarantee solutions that
meet any requirement.
n VARTA’s
technology, sales and distribution network serves both
international as well as regional customers.
VARTA Microbattery
Energy for everyday use
8 | 9 Energy solutions
Systems provider for customized energy solutions
VARTA Microbattery’s new CellPac PLUS battery development
and integration service for mobile electronic devices is aimed at
applications in industry, medicine and communications.
With its expertise in battery development and electronics,
CellPac PLUS develops customer-defined,customized product
functions with optimum design and usability.
State-of-the-art hearing aid batteries
In just one decade, VARTA Microbattery power one hearing aid batteries have conquered the hearing aid market.
Vendors and users all over the world associate power one with extraordinary performance and reliability.
By incorporating customer preferences into its packaging, VARTA offers the consumer significant added value through
increased ease of use.
VARTA is also the world’s only provider of a complete range of environmentally friendly NiMH batteries.
At every stage of development, from chemical to mechanical
and electronic integration, CellPac PLUS offers comprehensive
professional development support with
n uncompromising
n extraordinarily
n guaranteed
quality
reliability
functionality
VARTA Microbattery
The energy solutions specialist
VARTA Microbattery
Energy for better hearing
10 | 11 Quality management
The Made in Germany label guarantees
maximum reliability and quality
Made in Germany
Quality responsibility
Made in Germany
All employees are responsible for quality and continuous
improvement.
Quality incorporation
Quality requirements are incorporated into the entire
production process to guarantee customer satisfaction.
Made in Germany
Quality production
Made in Germany
Individual production areas are responsible for ensuring the
quality of their individual products. They are supported by
human resources, service units and process and document
guidance.
Quality assurance
Made in Germany
The flow of materials through the production process is
monitored through various inspection procedures, including
incoming goods inspections, during-production checks,
100% automated output inspection and long-term testing
for monitoring product.
Made in Germany
Made in Germany
Made in Germany
Manufacturing innovative battery systems requires
the latest production equipment and a high degree of
automation in order to meet market requirements for
flexibility, fast implementation and high quality.
Made in Germany
Our quality and environmental management systems are
regularly audited by TÜV Süd Management Service
VARTA Microbattery
Quality management
12 | 13 Research and development
VARTA Microbattery invests continuously in researching and developing
new technologies for innovative products and systems as well as new
product lines and quality assurance.
Adapting products to changing market requirements need constant monitoring of the market
and continuous information exchange with customers.
The resulting design specifications are incorporated into our product development and design
activities. These are geared towards optimizing existing products and systems as well as
developing new ones.
We offer
complete
energy
solutions
VARTA Microbattery
Ideas – the basis for innovation
14 | 15 Innovation
New sealing technology
With innovative materials for a new sealing system as well as the latest laser
welding techniques, we have set a new standard for cell sealing and reliability.
This has allowed us to increase hearing aid battery capacity by up to 20%.
CoinPower
VARTA Microbattery is developing future lithium-ion energy storage solutions with
high energy densities and a wide range of applications. Special focus is being
placed on up-and-coming markets and applications such as Bluetooth, ZigBee,
autonomous microsensor systems and energy harvesting.
VOLKSWAGEN and VARTA collaborate
Our goal is to increase the performance capacity of lithium-ion batteries for use in
electric vehicles. The new batteries must be lighter and longer-lasting to allow electric
vehicles to travel longer distances.
Combining competencies
All of VARTA Microbattery’s research and
development activities are combined
in a single location known as the
Innovation Tower.
Innovation Tower,
the central R&D idea factory
VARTA Microbattery’s customers include globally renowned industrial
companies. We supply innovative, high-performance batteries worldwide.
Maximum durability – VARTA’s new CRamic cell, which boasts a shelf life and running time of
over 15 years, represents an improved version of its successful lithium primary cell series.
As a world market leader in NiMH button cells/coin cells and zinc-air batteries, VARTA Microbattery
has taken on the task of further developing these systems for the benefit of its customers and
making them suitable for extreme applications such as high temperatures and maximum capacity.
VARTA Microbattery
Shaping the future through
innovation
16 | 17 Innovation
VARTA Microbattery partners with Graz Technical University
to found VARTA Micro Innovation
Research goals
n Developing
n Fast
high-performance batteries/energy storage solutions
charging with no loss of energy density
n Improving
n Increasing
temperature resistance
capacity
Our research focus is on developing materials and
structures for adapting batteries to modern require­
ments – most importantly, the study of nanostructures
and new materials.
VARTA Microbattery invests in new technologies
Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for improving product
properties
Fuel cell Micro fuel cell, small, high-density energy storage units
Energy Harvesting Converting and storing energy from the environment, vibrations, light, heat
Printed batteries Ultrathin battery solution for the future
VARTA Microbattery
Investing in the future
18 | 19 Environment
We
offer
you
green
solutions
At VARTA Microbattery, protecting the environment is an integral
part of our corporate goals
Our responsibility toward the environment plays an essential role throughout the entire
life cycle of our products. We set high standards for environmentally friendly development
and manufacturing processes. In addition, we require a long lifespan and sustainable
disposability for all our products. By using groundbreaking technology, we can reduce or
even completely eliminate possible long-term effects on the environment. Our own environmental protection guidelines exceed the standards prescribed by law.
VARTA Microbattery
Protecting the environment
20 Environment
Commitment to the environment
Sustainable concepts for a clean environment
Environmentally friendly products
Only through sustainable concepts for environmentally friendly
manufacturing processes and products can society’s growing
need for a clean environment be met.
The environmental impact of our batteries over their entire life­
time is evaluated during the development process. In accordance with company policy, raw materials are used sparingly
and products are made to be recyclable. We are one of the
leading developers of mercury-free cells.
VARTA Microbattery products are making a significant contribution towards sustainability through their innovative technology,
material-saving construction, environmentally friendly use of
materials and nearly 100% recyclability.
Environmentally friendly production
Our certified environmental management system guarantees
compliance with our own extremely strict guidelines at every
step in the process.
We are increasingly using sophisticated technologies in our
manufacturing processes to incorporate environmental protection. It is our express goal to reduce waste water, fumes and
refuse.
Through regular announcements, training and motivation-centered activities, we ensure that our staff’s sense of responsibility
towards the environment is continuously improved. We are committed to continuously improving the safety and health of our
employees.
Secure partnerships
Our suppliers are classified according to our own environmental
guidelines and all partners must meet our standards. We work
with waste disposal companies on a contractual basis to ensure
proper waste management from the time waste is generated
until it is removed.
Environmental management and review
Our environmental management and incident prevention systems help us ensure compliance with environmental guidelines
as well as legal requirements, especially with regard to incidents.
We regularly review the system, set specific environmental
goals and continuously strive to improve our environmental protection efforts.
The effectiveness of our environmental management system is
reviewed through regular independent inspections as documented
in our ISO 14001 certification.
VARTA Microbattery
The leader in
microbattery technology