On 6 November 2025, VERSAPRINT took part in the latest edition of the EU-INGENIOuS Battery Cluster webinar series, a collaborative initiative bringing together five EU-funded projects—BATSS, NEXTBAT, TEMPEST, EXTENDED, and VERSAPRINT—driving advancements in next-generation battery systems.
The session, titled “Next-Generation Battery Systems: Smart Packing for Maximum Power”, gathered 42 participants from industry, academia, and ongoing Horizon Europe research initiatives. With lively exchanges and highly technical questions, the webinar highlighted growing interest in modular architectures, thermal strategies, and multifunctional components that can meet the demands of future electrified mobility.
A collaborative push toward high-performance, safer battery systems
The EU-INGENIOuS cluster unites complementary research efforts across the battery value chain, ranging from thermal management and sensing to lightweight architecture, safety strategies, and high-power applications.
Its webinars create a space for shared learning, cross-project visibility, and the articulation of common technical challenges.
This edition focused on two key dimensions shaping the next generation of battery systems:
🔹 Innovative design approaches to increase power and energy density
🔹 Testing and validation strategies to ensure mechanical, thermal, and electrical safety
VERSAPRINT contributions: Modular design and prototype validation
Representing VERSAPRINT, two speakers brought complementary perspectives from the system design and testing fronts:
🔹 Lionel De Paoli – WP4 Leader, VERSAPRINT
Lionel presented the project’s strategy to enhance battery pack performance through modular design and smart integration of 3D-printed Building Blocks.
His talk highlighted how multifunctional components—such as lightweight cooling systems, intelligent sensing layers, and easy-to-dismantle busbars—enable significant reductions in mass, improvements in thermal stability, and increased architecture flexibility across transport sectors.
🔹 Abdoulaye Ndiaye – Technical Leader, WP6
Abdoulaye provided an overview of the test campaigns carried out on VERSAPRINT prototypes, focusing on thermal behaviour, structural resistance, and electrical reliability under demanding conditions.
He explained how validation results are guiding the refinement of the project’s design choices and ensuring that VERSAPRINT’s Building Blocks meet real industrial expectations for safety, durability, and performance.
Shared insights and strong engagement
The event included dynamic Q&A sessions, with questions from OEMs, R&I organisations, and battery experts. Discussions touched on:
- Scalability of 3D-printed components
- Thermal safety in high-power applications
- Lightweight enclosure concepts
- Integration pathways for multifunctional busbars and sensing foils
This productive exchange once again demonstrated the value of cross-project collaboration in accelerating innovation.
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What’s next?
The EU-INGENIOuS cluster webinar series continues to foster shared learning and strengthen cooperation across European battery research.
The final webinar of the series will be hosted by VERSAPRINT this spring. Stay tuned for updates on the agenda and speakers!