Ricoh 3D is excited to announce that it is exhibiting at the UK’s largest battery technology exhibition and conference, Battery Cells & Systems Expo, for the very first time!
Marking a debut appearance at the expo, taking place at NEC Birmingham on 9-10 July 2025, Ricoh will be showcasing its aluminium binder jetting technology and next-generation thermal management solutions.
Why settle for convention?
At stand 856, Ricoh 3D will share with customers and visitors its innovative manufacturing technology, which has been touted as “the perfect solution for cooling applications in demanding environments.”
This unique additive manufacturing medium – powered by Ricoh’s inkjet technology – enables the secure, repeatable manufacture of components and applications, such as invertors, motors, heatsinks, heat exchangers and cooling plates, with an ambition of co-creating with customers and partners from prototype to mass production.
Such components and applications have been identified as priority growth areas by Ricoh due to technical capabilities of the technology enabling lightweight, complex geometries with exceptional, proven, heat-dissipation characteristics.
These properties and outcomes, unachievable (at the same level) through conventional manufacturing methods, will also be demonstrated during the expo, via a number of documented case studies and sample parts.
Unleash the power of co-innovation
Ricoh 3D invites battery manufacturers, system integrators, EV OEMs and thermal-management specialists to explore collaboration opportunities. Visit Stand 856 to discuss projects, share insights, and co-create next‑generation thermal components that help accelerate the transition to a zero‑carbon society.
Why this matters?
The Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2025 is expected to attract over 300 exhibitors, 5,500+ attendees and 150 expert speakers, offering unrivalled insight into battery trends, manufacturing advances, safety, and sustainability. As electrification sweeps across automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, and more, efficient thermal management becomes vital…
Across the globe, sustainability-conscious businesses are actively rethinking how products are designed, manufactured, and managed throughout their lifecycle. With climate change accelerating and environmental ‘deadlines’ looming, the pressure to develop low-carbon, energy-efficient technologies has never been greater. This transformation requires electrification, but to do so responsibly, efficiently, and at scale.
The acceleration of electric vehicles (EVs) is a clear example. With international mandates driving an industry-wide shift away from internal combustion engines, demand for high-performance battery packs, inverters, and electric motors is surging. Yet, this progress creates new engineering challenges: how to manage the intense heat generated by increasingly compact, high-power systems.
Ricoh 3D’s Head of Additive Manufacturing and Applications, Mark Dickin, commented:
“Thermal management is no longer a secondary consideration—it is a critical design imperative. From automotive and aerospace, to consumer electronics, energy storage, defence, and data centres, effective heat dissipation is fundamental to both performance and safety. Components such as heatsinks, cooling plates, and heat exchangers are now at the core of sustainable innovation.”
Powering a sustainable solution
Enter Ricoh’s aluminium binder jetting technology. By enabling complex, lightweight, and thermally efficient parts that are not possible through conventional means, this process opens new doors for manufacturers to reduce material waste, lower component weight, and optimise energy use, without compromising structural integrity or performance.
These benefits directly support broader global goals such as carbon neutrality, circular manufacturing, and industrial electrification, so the reality is clear: if we are to mitigate irreversible damage to our planet, technological innovation must align with environmental responsibility.
Ricoh 3D’s presence at the Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2025 is not just about showcasing capability or a commitment to R&D… it’s about offering real solutions for a more sustainable tomorrow.
Join us in Birmingham
- When: 9–10 July 2025 (Conference: 8–10 July)
- Where: NEC, Birmingham – Hall 6 & 7
- Stand: 856
Registration is free! Book your pass today and meet the Ricoh 3D team to explore how aluminium binder-jetting can reshape the future of thermal management applications.
Attendees can also enjoy The Vehicle Electrification Expo, The Advanced Materials Show and The Advanced Ceramics Show, bringing together four connected industries for two days of networking, lead generation and education, covering the latest innovations and developments across these four exciting industries.