Unifying Virtual and Experimental Battery Testing at Flanders Make
In this new interview, Walter Verdonck explains how Flanders Make is integrating virtual benches with the test-centre management system via an IoT data platform, enabling faster campaigns and direct sim-to-measurement comparison. How will you integrate your virtual benches with the test center management system, and what challenges do you anticipate? At Flanders Make, we’re …
Mathematical and Scientific Machine Learning 2025
Philipp Brendel from Fraunhofer IISB attended the fifth edition of the Mathematical and Scientific Machine Learning Conference 2025 (MSML), held from August 4–8. He presented a poster on the FASTEST project at the event, which focuses on advancing the mathematical theory and algorithms of machine learning, as well as their applications in scientific computing and …
Oxford Battery Modelling Symposium
Philipp Brendel from Fraunhofer IISB attended last July 24 and 25 the Oxford Battery Modelling Symposium (OBMS), a key event for the battery research community. The symposium brought together experts from academia and industry—including mathematicians, chemists, physicists, and engineers—to explore the latest advancements in battery modelling and its applications. The program featured outstanding speakers covering …
Flash Battery CTO Delivers Masterclass at Politecnico di Torino
On May 12, 2025, Alan Pastorelli, CTO and co-founder of Flash Battery, delivered a masterclass at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) of Politecnico di Torino. Titled Battery System for Automotive and Stationary Applications – Flash Battery Experience, the session engaged 20 PhD students from the course on battery systems for automotive and …
INEGI develops Foundational Digital Twin Models to revolutionize testing of newly designed batteries
Testing new lithium-ion battery designs for improved performance, reliability, and safety is traditionally a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. These conventional methods depend heavily on trial-and-error, localized facilities, and costly physical experiments, making them a bottleneck in the battery manufacturers race for cleaner, more efficient energy systems. To address this challenge, INEGI has led the development …
FASTEST at the DigiBatt / IntelLiGent Symposium 2025
On June 11 and 12, SINTEF will host the DigiBatt / IntelLiGent Symposium on Emerging and Digital Battery Technologies in Oslo, Norway. The event will bring together leading experts in next-generation energy storage. Among the highlights, the FASTEST project will take center stage during Session 5, which focuses on Digital Twin technologies. Bruno Rodrigues, coordinator …
FASTEST at the 26th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications
IKERLAN represented the FASTEST project at the 26th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’25 ECCE Europe), held in Paris, France. The event held last 31 March – April 4, brought together leading experts from academia and industry to discuss developments in power electronics. Ivan Sanz from IKERLAN presented a paper on FASTEST’s advancements …
TwinBATT Cluster Webinar: Recording and Presentations Now Available
On May 5, 2025, the FASTEST project co-hosted the first joint webinar of the twinBATT Cluster, alongside DigiBatt, THOR, and AccCellBaT. This Horizon Europe collaboration aims to advance battery testing through shared knowledge, coordinated outreach, and aligned project activities. During the webinar, Bruno Rodrigues, FASTEST Project Coordinator, presented the project’s fast-track testing approach, highlighting the …
Advancing Battery Innovation: Insights from the twinBATT Cluster – AccCellBaT, DigiBatt, FASTEST, and THOR
On May 5, the twinBATT Cluster will host its first joint webinar, bringing together four Horizon Europe projects—DigiBatt, FASTEST, THOR, and AccCellBaT—to share progress and foster collaboration in the field of battery testing and development. At 09:20 CET, Bruno Rodrigues, coordinator of the FASTEST project, will introduce the project’s testing approach. FASTEST is developing …
Advancing Sustainable Development Goals Through Battery Innovation
The FASTEST project aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by improving battery testing and development. It supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through advanced testing methods that create safer, longer-lasting batteries. By combining virtual and physical testing, the project reduces waste and resource use, aligning with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Smart …