In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Angold from Fraunhofer FFB to unravel the transformative impact of the battery passport and the essential role OPC UA plays in making it a reality. We dive into what a digital product passport really is, why it matters for manufacturers, and how it’s set to change the way we understand battery life cycles, compliance, and sustainability. Lisa offers a behind-the-scenes look at fully digitalized battery cell production, the European regulations driving this shift, and the practical steps companies can take to get ahead. From real-world implementation stories to the open-source tools making interoperability possible, you’ll hear how these innovations are shaping the future of industrial data sharing. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just battery-curious, this conversation will spark new ideas for your own digital transformation journey.

https://opcfoundation.org/

https://www.ffb.fraunhofer.de/en.html

https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/circular-economy/digital-product-passport_en

https://opcfoundation.org/about/opc-technologies/opc-ua/

https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-products/batteries-and-accumulators_en

https://github.com/opcfoundation/UA-CloudLibrary

https://www.cencenelec.eu/areas-of-work/standardization/standardization-committees/jtc/cen-clc-jtc-24/