The AI-powered platform will help improve battery production, support research, and train future engineers.
Honeywell has announced that its artificial intelligence (AI)-based Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) will be integrated into the battery research lab of the Alabama Mobility and Power Centre (AMP Centre) at the University of Alabama.
Battery MXP is designed to help battery manufacturers improve production efficiency, increase cell yield, and speed up the process of setting up new battery manufacturing facilities. By using this platform, the research lab will also help train the next generation of engineers and battery professionals across the country.
The AMP Centre focuses on developing advanced mobility and power technologies. Its work includes building charging infrastructure and improving power delivery systems to support the growing use of electric vehicles and battery energy storage solutions. Honeywell’s Battery MXP will be the main automation platform used at the centre to guide manufacturers in producing high-quality and cost-effective batteries at a large scale.
According to Mike Oatridge, Executive Director of the AMP Centre, the initiative aims to connect industry, universities, and government efforts to support the future of mobility and power. He added that using Battery MXP will strengthen Alabama’s automotive sector while also supporting solutions for data centres, power grid stability, and long-term electrification.
Russ Ford, President of Honeywell Process Automation Solutions, said the fast development of battery technology requires skilled workers and advanced manufacturing tools. He believes the platform will help train engineers and support the growth of the battery industry.
At the AMP Centre, Honeywell is also collaborating with FOM Technologies to improve the electrode production process using Battery MXP. Since electrode manufacturing is one of the most complex parts of battery production, this partnership aims to create a complete automation system that will help manufacturers produce safer and better batteries.
The AMP Centre’s battery research lab is expected to open in the second quarter of 2026. It will be one of the first pilot battery production sites available for external organisations. The centre will also provide hands-on training to students and engineers, helping them develop the skills required for careers in advanced battery manufacturing.
