Jonas Dobner, Application and Project manager at Pfeiffer Vacuum dropped in on PES Solar. Needless to say, we were very interested to hear about their latest vacuum technology and solutions. These are already making an impact in the renewable energies segment and used in leak detection and various types of lithium batteries in the company has a long history in our business and is ready for the challenges ahead.

PES: Welcome back to PES Solar/PV, it’s great to talk with you. Would you like to begin by giving us a brief overview of Pfeiffer Vacuum?

Jonas Dobner: Pfeiffer Vacuum develops, produces and distributes components and solutions for vacuum generation, measurement, analysis and leak detection. The company is a global player and has 3,200 employees worldwide. Pfeiffer Vacuum offers reliable vacuum and leak detection solutions, for battery production in the
Li-ion battery market.

PES: We know that climate change and environmental awareness mean a higher demand for renewable energy solutions, using improved technologies in the field of energy storage. As these all depend on vacuum technology, could you explain what this is in general and specifically in regards to lithium-ion batteries?