The InCA project will deliver an innovative cell design maintaining flexibility for future technological advancements while delivering superior performance. Key improvements being targeted are weight, part and cost reduction; enhanced fast charging capability and power delivery; increased use of recycled and sustainable materials in the construction of the cells and sub systems; simplified manufacturing processes leading to greater reliability and quality. This project enhances knowledge, capability and market opportunities within the UK supply chain and supports the UK/EU cell manufacturers.

**Public Description** Strip Tinning Automotive is a Birmingham-based manufacturer of electrical and electronic components for the Automotive sector. This project will study the feasibility of investing in very high volume manufacturing of our Cell Contacting and Management System. The CCMS is a safety-critical component of the power electronics system of Battery Electric Vehicles.

**Project Summary** This SuRV project is focussed on the development and validation of a pilot production system for the manufacture of our Cell Contacting and Management System product. The CCMS product is an integral part of the power electronics system in battery electric vehicles, providing electrical connectivity and utilising an array of sensors and other surface mount electronics devices to monitor the performance and safety of batteries. The production system will be validated by the manufacture of product for B and C Sample approval in ongoing NPD collaborations with our OEM clients. It is anticipated that successful outcome of the project will result in serial production nominations for new BEV models launching in the period 2024-27\. A key deliverable from the project is a System Analysis and Scale Up report describing a Roadmap to mass manufacture, providing confidence to investors in the subsequent rapid and large-scale investment in manufacturing facilities.

To develop a lead free solder system which can be manufactured with electrical connector 'T pieces' used in heated automotive glass windscreens.