Innovation Hub: Raeon Launches Next-Level Battery Validation Facility
In a significant milestone in battery innovation in the UK, Raeon Ltd, the pioneering company in custom battery design and manufacture, has opened its new Test and Validation Centre at the prestigious MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton. This major investment and expansion in its capability means Raeon is not only leaving its Oxfordshire headquarters, it also is now a recognised technology leader, when it comes to developing advanced energy solutions for niche and specialist applications.
Raeon was founded with a vision to provide high-performance custom batteries for a large range of industries. Raeon is well established a progressive battery business and energy storage technology, focusing on applications where high-volume consumer electric vehicle technology does not support. The new facility represents a key chapter in the Raeon story; we can now provide a full range of testing services for reliability, safety, and performance under rugged and demanding environments.
Raising the Bar in Battery Validation
With the recent opening of their new facility, Raeon is able to perform an extensive list of tests on batteries in a controlled environment. These include temperature cycling, high power testing, thermal shock, high altitude and low-pressure testing, charge and discharge cycling, humidity testing, and testing for active cooling. This extensive number of battery testing options will allow Raeon to validate batteries under more extreme as well as realistic conditions that are truly fundamental to clients in various sectors including automotive, defence, marine, motorsport, warehousing, robotics, eVTOL, drones, and off-highway vehicles.
The new addition does not merely represent an upgrade in facilities, it further represents Raeon’s long-running commitment to providing best-in-class battery technology for niche markets while tailoring to their specific needs, which can be a real challenge to find the best-fit battery solutions.
Supporting a Greener Future with Scalable Innovation
Raeon’s innovation lies in its flexible, AI-driven battery design and manufacturing processes, which allow it to deliver customised solutions much faster and more cost-effectively than traditional methods. Central to this capability is Raeon’s proprietary FloLock technology, which, when combined with advanced AI design tools, enables the company to deliver prototype batteries in as little as 12 weeks—up to 80% faster than industry norms.
Furthermore, Raeon’s manufacturing method also includes resin encapsulation and a dual-layer bus bar. This provides durability and thermal properties while also providing an easy, scalable product. Raeon can manufacture small packs for drones and larger systems for electric off-highway vehicles all from one production line. This flexibility is especially critical for the growing “electrification of everything” trend, which demands tailored solutions for a wide array of applications.
Strategic Location with Industry Synergies
The decision to establish the new centre at MIRA Technology Park is strategic. As one of the UK’s leading automotive technology clusters, MIRA offers world-class infrastructure, testing facilities, and collaboration opportunities with some of the most advanced engineering firms in Europe. This location places Raeon at the heart of innovation in electric mobility and related technologies.
“We are incredibly grateful for MIRA’s support in opening this new site,” said Murray Schofield, CEO & CTO of Raeon Ltd. “This expansion is a crucial step in our mission to make custom batteries accessible and justifiable for a wider range of industries—not just the highest volume applications.”
Accelerating Time-to-Market
The Test and Validation Centre will also serve as a critical node in Raeon’s broader strategy to reduce the time-to-market for its custom battery solutions. The company will reduce product development cycles, and enable clients to deploy innovative new systems, faster and more effectively by combining design, test, and validation.
The movement toward sustainable, electrified solutions has highlighted Raeon’s recent growth as a timely and transformative event. With the combination of technical innovation, scalable production, and now improved testing ability, Raeon will continue to be a key component of the global shift toward clean energy for industries that are often neglected in electrification.
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