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Manz AG: Federal Minister of Research Wanka inaugurates the ZSW research platform for the industrial production of lithium-ion batteries - cell production technology supplied by Manz - Seite 2

the batteries, increasing service life and lowering production costs in
order to assist electromobility in making the final breakthrough.

Dieter Manz, CEO and founder of Manz AG, emphasizes the significance of the
collaborative project: "Lithium-ion batteries are a key technology for
mobility in the future. The new research platform provides the companies
involved with ideal conditions for bundling research in the field of
electromobility thereby sustainably securing and developing the German
automotive industry. As the leading machinery manufacturer for the
production of lithium-ion batteries, we are proud to make a significant
contribution to this with our newly developed, fully automated production
line!"

Compared to laboratory lines, the production system enables the production
of larger quantities of units, which are reproducible in high quality. The
modular structure of the production system offers the involved companies
the opportunity to test manufacturing procedures and components along the
entire process chain in a controlled process environment.

Manz is already developing and supplying machinery for lithium-ion battery
production for electromobility, stationary energy storage and consumer
electronics like high-grade smartphones and tablet computers. After taking
over the machinery division of Kemet Electronics Italy (formerly
Arcotronics) in spring 2014, Manz is the only machine manufacturer that
covers all essential production technologies for lithium-ion cell
technologies. With the takeover Manz has expanded its portfolio which now
also includes established know-how in winding and laminating technology.
Dieter Manz estimates the development in the battery segment with
corresponding optimism: "Markets of the future, like electromobility or
stationary energy storage and consumer electronics, provide excellent
perspectives for Manz. We are excellently positioned to be able to profit
from the increasing market dynamic in these areas. With our unique
technology portfolio we will continue to strengthen our market position and
consistently utilize the opportunities that present themselves to us."

Company profile:

Manz AG - passion for efficiency

Manz AG based in Reutlingen/Germany is a leading global high-tech
mechanical engineering company. Founded in 1987, the company has grown from
an automation specialist into a supplier of integrated production lines in
recent years. Manz AG has amassed expertise in six areas of technology:
Automation, laser processes, vacuum coating, silk-screen printing,