- Sodium-Ion at the 2025 Solid-State and Sodium-Ion Battery Conference - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Delivering the featured presentation at the 2025 Solid-State and Sodium-Ion Battery Summit, Shirley Meng made a key statement for the sodium-ion community: “Sodium batteries is a long journey, but today I want to say that it is the next terawatt-hour technology; I am absolutely confident.” She continued, “Liquid or solid, sodium… more..
- Highlights from 2025 Solid-State & Sodium-Ion Battery Summit - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The annual Solid-State & Sodium-Ion Battery Summit was held August 12-13 in Chicago, IL, with the solid-state and sodium-ion discussions split into two separate tracks. Although they overlap, sodium-ion is primarily looking to beat LFP as a low cost and plentiful alternative, whereas solid-state promises to supplant some of the currently-best… more..
- Follow the Money: Silicon, BESS Acquisition, Batteries in the Kitchen - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Funding rounds this month in the battery space include big money for silicon battery materials, a push into battery-operated kitchen appliances, zinc gel lithium replacement, and more. more..
- Hundred-Megawatt Robotic Chargers, Flying Electric Buses, and a Lithium-Sulfur Battery Update - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The 2025 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe continued with presentations across varied topics around transportation electrification. Collected here are some select discussions about faster charging standards and equipment, planned advances with aircraft electrification, and edging toward competitive lithium-sulfur batteries. more..
- To Power Efficient Lithium-ion Battery Recycling, Turn to Advanced Analytical Technologies - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Between the increased use of Li-ion batteries, new regulatory requirements in global markets and the need to responsibly use critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, battery recycling is emerging as an essential consideration around sustainability. more..
- EV Battery Innovation Will Push Manufacturers to New Heights - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | A mixed outlook remains for the future of electric vehicles in the United States and globally. Q2 revealed growth for some manufacturers, declines for others, and a cautious outlook for the rest of the year stateside amid announcements that would roll back discounts for consumers. To make progress, the industry will… more..
- OEMs at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe 2025 - BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the 15th international Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe held in Mainz, Germany, June 23-26, 2025, we heard from several automotive OEMs in keynotes and additional presentations, discussing very high power batteries for hybrids, which newer chemistries they are focused on, and how these chemistries can be integrated into standard form… more..
- How to Select Batteries Based on Technology, Lifespan, Capacity, and Maintenance to Determine Total Cost of Ownership - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The onetime purchase price for a flooded lead-acid battery can be as little as half that of advanced technologies. However, many consumers do not account for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Lifetime costs of flooded batteries—including watering, maintenance, multiple replacement batteries, and employee time—can equal or exceed other advanced battery types.… more..
Armor Battery Films Inaugurates Its New Industry 4.0 Plant Dedicated to Advanced Battery Technologies
September 25, 2025
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Nantes
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France
On September 24, ARMOR BATTERY FILMS, a subsidiary of ARMOR GROUP and a key player in the battery value chain, officially inaugurated its new cutting-edge manufacturing site dedicated to carbon-coated current collectors. After 20 months of construction and initial ramp-up, the facility was inaugurated in the presence of government officials, local authorities, international clients, and strategic partners. With the ambition to support the global growth of battery manufacturers, ARMOR BATTERY FILMS is scaling up its production capacity fivefold. High-Tech Production to Support Global Battery Growth With an annual capacity of 150 million m² equivalent to 40GWh, the site can produce …
Understanding the Process Behind Solid-State Battery Mass Production
September 25, 2025
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惠州市
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广东省 — Guangdong Sheng
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China
Solid-state battery mass production means making batteries with solid electrolytes. These batteries do not use liquids. They are safer and store energy better. The industry is moving slowly. Companies are trying to make more batteries and improve how many good ones they make. Right now, the world market for solid-state batteries is $1.18 billion. It is expected to grow fast. By 2030, it could reach $15.07 billion. Learning about the technical and business steps is important. The industry wants safer and better batteries for electric cars. Solid-State Battery Mass Production From Lab to Pilot Researchers start making Solid-State Batteries in …
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Announces New Chief Operations Officer
September 19, 2025
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Rochester
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NY
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United States
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation (“Arnold”), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance magnets, electric motors and precision thin metals, announces a significant leadership transition within its operations team. Effective August 8, 2025, Brian Prodin, CPSM, has assumed the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO), succeeding Larry Cozart, who is retiring after nine years of distinguished service. Under the leadership of Brian Prodin, Arnold will intensify its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-driven solutions. During his tenure as COO, Larry Cozart made a lasting impact on Arnold’s growth and operational success. He was a champion for critical investments, continuously fostered innovation …
Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Solutions to Optimize Manufacturing Processes of Safer, More Powerful Batteries with Next-Generation Twin-Screw Extrude
September 18, 2025
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Waltham
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MA
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United States
Overview: Driven by the growing global demand for energy storage and electric mobility solutions, such as electric vehicles (EVs), Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its solutions for battery manufacturers. The new Thermo Scientific™ Energy 16 PROTECT Glovebox with integrated Energy 16 Twin-Screw Extruder enhances battery electrode processing, a critical aspect of battery performance and efficiency. With continuous working processes that reduce inconsistencies, the Energy 16 saves labor resources and prioritizes safety with containment solutions. Lithium-ion battery materials need to be processed under dry or inert conditions to protect the sensitive chemicals involved. To fulfill this need, the Energy 16 solution …
AMADA WELD TECH to Showcase Advanced Battery and EV Welding Solutions at The Battery Show 2025
September 12, 2025
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Monrovia
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CA
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United States
AMADA WELD TECH, INC., a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding equipment and systems, announces that it will showcase its latest battery and EV welding technologies at The Battery Show on October 6–9, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Visitors to the AMADA WELD TECH booth will see live demonstrations highlighting a wide range of solutions designed to improve efficiency, traceability, and weld quality in battery and EV manufacturing. SOLUTIONS & EQUIPMENT FOR BATTERY PACK MANUFACTURING Attendees will see battery pack welding demonstrations using AMADA WELD TECH’s TL-188B-EZ weld head and UB-4000 Linear DC …
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- Organic Cathode Makes Sodium-Ion Batteries Competitive with Lithium BATTERY POWER NEWS | Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have identified a redox-active organic cathode material that excels in sodium-ion batteries, enabling energy density com...
- DOE Announces Battery Recycling Grants BATTERY POWER NEWS | Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $44.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for eight projects that will lower costs of recyclin...
- Follow the Money: Iron-Air Batteries, Risk Management Software, Sodium-Ion Batteries, More BATTERY POWER ONLINE | The battery industry continue to see major investments as the world transitions toward more sustainable power solutions. Here are October’s funding rounds for energy and battery...
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