Honeywell has announced that its artificial intelligence-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) will be integrated into the battery research laboratory at the Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP Center) at the University of Alabama.
The deployment of the AI-driven battery manufacturing automation platform is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in battery production by improving cell yields and accelerating facility start-ups for manufacturers. The platform is also expected to support workforce development by enabling students and engineers to gain hands-on experience with advanced battery manufacturing technologies.
The AMP Center serves as a research and development hub focused on advancing mobility and power technologies, particularly those supporting the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle industry and battery energy storage systems. Honeywell’s Battery MXP will function as the exclusive automation platform at the facility, providing manufacturers with insights and guidance on scaling battery production while maintaining high-quality and cost-effective manufacturing standards.
Mike Oatridge, Executive Director of the AMP Center, said the integration of the automation platform aligns with the center’s mission to connect industry, academia and government initiatives to accelerate innovation in mobility and power technologies. He noted that the deployment is expected to support the state’s automotive ecosystem while contributing to grid stability, data centre growth and broader electrification goals.
Russ Ford, President of Honeywell Process Automation Solutions, said the increasing adoption of electric vehicles is driving demand for advanced battery technologies and skilled professionals capable of operating large-scale battery production facilities. According to Ford, AI-powered automation platforms such as Battery MXP are essential for supporting the rapid expansion of battery manufacturing capacity required for global electrification.
At the AMP Center, Honeywell is also collaborating with FOM Technologies to enhance electrode production processes within the Battery MXP system. Electrode manufacturing is widely considered one of the most technically complex stages of battery production, and the collaboration aims to create an integrated automation solution capable of improving manufacturing efficiency and battery safety.
The AMP Center’s battery research laboratory is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026 and will serve as one of the first pilot battery production facilities available for external organisations. The facility will provide training opportunities for engineers and students, enabling them to develop the technical skills required for careers in advanced battery manufacturing and the growing electric vehicle industry.
