Honeywell today announced that its AI-enabled Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) will be deployed at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center’s battery research laboratory at the University of Alabama. The automation platform will support battery manufacturing research and help prepare engineers and technicians for careers in the rapidly expanding battery industry.
Battery MXP is designed to improve manufacturing performance by increasing cell production yields and accelerating the launch of new battery facilities. At the AMP Center, the system will provide researchers and industry partners with a comprehensive automation framework that can guide battery manufacturers in scaling production while maintaining high quality standards.
The Alabama Mobility and Power Center serves as a research hub dedicated to advancing mobility and power technologies. Its work focuses on electric vehicles, battery storage systems, charging infrastructure, and power management technologies needed to support large-scale electrification.
Mike Oatridge, Executive Director of the AMP Center, said the integration strengthens collaboration between academia, industry, and state initiatives focused on next-generation mobility. “The AMP Center was established to bring together research institutions, businesses, and government partners working on the future of transportation and energy,” Oatridge said. “The introduction of Honeywell’s Battery MXP supports Alabama’s automotive sector while contributing to solutions for grid reliability, data center expansion, and long-term electrification goals.”
Honeywell’s automation platform will serve as the primary digital backbone for the facility’s battery production and testing activities. The system will provide insights into manufacturing performance and operational efficiency while helping researchers identify ways to improve battery production processes.
Russ Ford, President of Honeywell Process Automation Solutions, emphasized the growing need for both technical talent and advanced manufacturing systems in the battery sector. “The pace of innovation in battery technology requires scalable production systems and a workforce trained in modern automation tools,” Ford said. “The AMP Center’s use of Battery MXP will give engineers and researchers hands-on experience with technologies that are shaping the future of battery manufacturing.”
Honeywell is also collaborating with FOM Technologies to enhance electrode production within the Battery MXP platform. Because electrode manufacturing is often one of the most complex stages in battery production, the partnership aims to streamline the process and support the creation of safer, higher-quality batteries.
The AMP Center battery research laboratory is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2026 and will operate as one of the first pilot battery production facilities accessible to external organizations. The lab will provide training opportunities for students and engineers while supporting research into advanced battery manufacturing techniques.
