IKA – Laboratory, Analytical and Process Technology, often referred to as IKA or IKA-Werke, is a German, family-run company founded in 1910 in Cologne. Headquartered in Staufen im Breisgau, Germany, IKA is a global leader in designing and manufacturing laboratory instruments, analytical devices, and process technology equipment. These solutions are vital for scientific, medical, and industrial research around the world. IKA maintains a significant international presence through its subsidiaries and logistics centers across four continents. The company is committed to providing durable, long-lasting equipment, aligning with Industry 4.0 trends through continuous advancements in laboratory automation and digitalization.
Battery Technology
While IKA does not manufacture batteries or battery active materials, it plays a critical role in the upstream and midstream stages of battery research, development, and quality assurance. The company supplies essential laboratory and process equipment that enables advancements in battery technology. This includes mixers, mills, and dispersers, which are fundamental for preparing and homogenizing electrode slurries—mixtures typically containing active materials, binders, and solvents. This equipment supports both lab-scale formulation and pilot-scale production, which are crucial for developing new battery materials, particularly for lithium-ion chemistries.
IKA’s instruments are also used for analytical and quality control purposes. Laboratory reactors, calorimeters, and various analytical instruments measure the chemical, physical, and thermal properties of battery components such as electrodes, electrolytes, and additives. These measurements ensure precise and reproducible testing during battery research and development, as well as during pilot manufacturing. IKA’s technologies help research institutions and battery manufacturers synthesize and optimize novel battery chemistries and scale processes from laboratory to pilot production batches.
The equipment supports improved material homogeneity, reduced mixing times and waste, and optimized viscosity and thermal management of slurries and pastes. Efficient electrode mixing, a fundamental step for lithium-ion and other advanced battery technologies, is also supported by IKA’s offerings. By providing these tools, IKA helps battery developers achieve faster time-to-market and increased production efficiencies.
Recent Projects
In 2025, IKA introduced enhanced battery manufacturing solutions featuring dry electrode processing and sustainable production methods. This launch represented a significant technological advancement, addressing the industry’s growing focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in battery production. Earlier in 2025, IKA expanded its partnership with Dec Group to provide customers with more comprehensive battery production solutions.
Business Details
Location: Staufen im Breisgau, Germany
Website: http://www.ika.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/495027
