International Battery Seminar Announces 2025 Best of Show Competitors

By Allison Proffitt

March 13, 2025 | Finalists have been named in the 2025 Best of Show Awards competition to be held next week at the International Battery Seminar in Orlando. Twenty-eight new products will be on display on the Expo floor and judging opens on Tuesday, March 18, for members of the community to weigh in.

The Best of Show competition is a new products awards program highlighting new innovation and creativity on display at the International Battery Seminar. Attendees are invited to highlight exceptional innovation in technologies in the battery space, voting on the most impactful new products of the year.

The awards competition is open to all International Battery Seminar exhibitors, and exhibiting companies entered their products for consideration in advance of the event. The 27 finalists will be recognized at the event with Best of Show signage, and attendees are encouraged to explore the novel technologies and solutions firsthand in the exhibit hall and vote for the People’s Choice Award once the conference has begun. Please note, selection is not based on level of sponsorship or exhibit participation.

Finalists were chosen from all of the entries into the International Battery Seminar Best of Show People’s Choice Awards by the Battery Power Online editorial team. Products must have been newly released or significantly improved since March 2024, and they must be available for purchase at the event.

Winners will be chosen by the on-site community voting during the event. Voting links will be available at finalists’ booths and throughout the event. Voting will open when the exhibit hall opens on Tuesday, March 18, at 9:45am and will close on Wednesday, March 19 at 3pm. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 19, at the 4:20 Exhibit Hall break.

The 2025 Finalists include:

Amprius | 6.3 Ah 21700 SiCore cell | Booth 806
https://amprius.com/

Amprius continues to drive innovation in battery technology with its high-energy-density lithium-ion cells. The company’s 6.3Ah 21700 SiCore cell sets a new industry benchmark, delivering 315 Wh/kg energy density and an impressive 800 cycles at 100% depth of discharge to 80% state of health. This widely used format offers over 25% more capacity than standard 5.0 Ah 21700 cells while maintaining a high-power 3C discharge rate. With energy density far exceeding the 160-250 Wh/kg typical of conventional graphite-based batteries, Amprius’ breakthrough technology addresses critical challenges in advancing electric mobility across various industries. The 6.3 Ah 21700 cell is designed as a drop-in solution for the light electric vehicle market, providing increased range and efficiency. However, its combination of high energy density and extended cycle life makes it ideal for other demanding applications, including fixed-wing aviation and AI-driven robotics. In January 2024, Amprius launched its SiCore platform, further enhancing battery performance with industry-leading energy density and power delivery. SiCore batteries enable electric vehicles, drones, and electric aviation to achieve longer range, lighter designs, faster charging, and reliable high-power performance in harsh conditions. The increased energy density allows for greater cargo capacity, while its unmatched efficiency ensures optimal operation across diverse applications. With its cutting-edge chemistry and secured gigawatt-scale production through contract manufacturing, Amprius is pushing the boundaries of battery performance, redefining industry standards, and unlocking new possibilities for the future of electric mobility.

 

Anthro Energy | Anthro Proteus: game-changing electrolyte technology redefining battery possibilities | Booth 110
https://www.anthroenergy.com/

Anthro Energy is a Silicon Valley based company producing advanced electrolytes to break battery barriers. Our product highlight is Anthro Proteus – a new class of injectable phase change electrolytes to unlock lighter, safer, and longer lasting lithium-ion batteries that is 100% compatible with existing manufacturing processes. This technology is deployed like conventional liquid electrolytes by injecting a liquid precursor into the battery. However, once inside the cell, a liquid to solid transition occurs, creating a mechanically solid polymer material inside the battery without changing the typical manufacturing process. Anthro Proteus polymer electrolyte has been validated in a wide range of battery sizes from 18650 to 46XX cylindrical cells and 200mAh to 20Ah pouch cells in multiple cell chemistries and form factors from LCO, NMC, NCA, Graphite and Silicon-based cells. The use of Anthro Proteus has proven advantages with respect to:

  • improved safety and mechanical integrity
  • higher energy density and cycle life
  • reduced swell in high temperature applications, and
  • stabilization of next generation chemistries.

Anthro continues to push the boundaries of battery possibilities and meet widespread demand from industries ranging from consumer electronics to defense to energy storage and EV applications, serving as an important domestic source of critical materials. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of batteries to ensure safe and widespread energy solutions.

 

Anton Paar | Litesizer DIF | Booth 2404
https://www.anton-paar.com/us-en/products/details/litesizer-dif/

The Anton Paar Litesizer DIF is a cutting-edge laser light scattering instrument engineered for high-resolution particle size analysis. Designed from the ground up for precision and versatility, the Litesizer DIF features an impressive 144 size classes, delivering exceptional measurement detail across a wide size range from 10 nm to 3.5 mm. Equipped with both wet and dry dispersion modules, this instrument seamlessly integrates with Anton Paar’s dynamic image analyzer, enhancing measurement flexibility. Its robust IP41-rated housing provides reliable protection against dust and environmental conditions, ensuring long-term durability in laboratory settings. The Litesizer DIF is powered by Kaliope software, a best-in-class platform known for its user-friendly interface and advanced functionality. Kaliope’s seamless integration with the entire Litesizer product family ensures a consistent and intuitive user experience, making complex measurements easy to perform. Designed for long-term reliability, the Litesizer DIF comes with an industry-leading 10-year warranty on its laser, offering peace of mind and lasting performance. Whether for research, quality control, or industrial applications, the Litesizer DIF sets a new standard in laser light scattering, delivering precision, flexibility, and ease of use in one powerful instrument.

 

Ateios Systems | RaiCore HV LCO Electrode | Booth 503
http://ateios.com

The RaiCore electrode is a high-performance, PFA-free coated electrode designed to power next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Currently optimized for High-Voltage Lithium Cobalt Oxide (HV LCO) applications, RaiCore delivers 20% higher energy density and improved cycle life compared to standard LCO electrodes. Manufactured using the proprietary RaiCure process, it eliminates toxic solvents and reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 80%, meeting growing sustainability demands. These cathodes integrate seamlessly into existing battery manufacturing lines. Cathode Specifications (Custom specifications are also available): Active Material: High-Voltage Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO₂) Specific Capacity: 170–175 mAh/g (3.0–4.4V) Mass Loading: 89% active material Areal Capacity: 3.6 mAh/cm² per coating layer Substrate Material: Aluminum (>99.9% purity), thickness 10–12 microns Coating Thickness (with substrate): ~180 microns Adhesion Strength: 6.8 N/cm.

 

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes | EV Battery Venting Materials Portfolio (ES 3505 , ES 3507, FT 0065, FT 8065, FBA 8960) | Booth 1214
https://tapes.averydennison.com/na/en/home/industries/automotive/ev-battery/venting-solutions.html

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes’ new EV Battery Venting Materials Portfolio helps counter the risk of thermal runaway and increases safety in EV batteries. These venting solutions include single- and double-coated anisotropic filmic tapes with proprietary fire-barrier coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for bonding. EV battery manufacturers implement venting strategies at the cell, module and pack levels. The Avery Dennison battery venting tape solutions, when applied to module or pack level venting holes, provide quick burn-through to facilitate venting via a channel. The opposite side provides extended flame resistance to prevent the migration of flames and hot gases into adjacent cells. The outer side of the film will last less than four seconds under flame. The adhesive side will last longer than 15 seconds. The combined flame retardancy is designed to counter the risk of thermal runaway. Avery Dennison venting material solutions offer: A more economical alternative to mica Roll-to-roll application covering wide areas Space-saving thin profile Ease of application, whether manual or automated Several colors available for vision systems Customization for thickness and color, combined with materials such as aluminum foil or mica to meet burn-through requirements.

 

AVL | AVL Cell Tester ECO | Booth 816
https://www.avl.com/en/testing-solutions/e-mobility-testing/battery-testing/avl-battery-cell-ts

AVL has launched the AVL Cell Tester ECO, a compact air-cooled, multi-channel battery cell cycler. It is available in 12A, 50A, 100A, 300A or 600A power classes with 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 and 72 channel cabinet configurations. This is significant for battery labs because it allows customers to optimize space and streamline their lab layout without compromising efficiency or testing needs. The battery cell cycler can be easily integrated into existing labs or can be paired with AVL’s cell fixtures and automation software to create a turn-key battery cell testing solution. Appropriately named “AVL Battery Cell TS”, this integrated standard cell test system comes pre-assembled and pre-commissioned on a fixture for convenient use in different locations. It provides maximized efficiency through channel parallelization. Technical Specifications Current rise time (T10-90): ≤5ms Current accuracy for 12A: 50A devices: 0.05% FS Current accuracy for ≥ 100A devices: 0.02% FS Voltage Accuracy: min. 0.02% FS Max. DC output voltage: 5 V Max. DC current: 12A, 50A, 100 A, 300A, 600A 100Hz Communication Interface

 

BattGenie Inc. | BattStudio | Booth 1001
https://www,battgenie.life

BattGenie provides software solutions to improve battery performance. BattGenie’s primary product includes BattStudio that contains a suite of software tools, including platform for battery data management, modeling & simulation, analytics, as well as software for battery management. Using its software, BattGenie has demonstrated cycle life improvement in excess of 100% and charge time reduction by 40%, compared to standard battery charging methods. BattStudio provides unparalleled and gamechanging performance improvement, solves issues with tool sprawl across multiple teams with end-to-end platform, for battery test engineers, modeling engineers and BMS design engineers, making collaboration across battery team more streamlined and efficient.

 

Breathe Battery Technologies | Breathe Model | Booth 616
https://breathebatteries.com/

Designing high-quality battery powered experiences requires a delicate balance of great cell design, seamless system integration and optimal control. Yet today, this process is unsustainable. Iterative, slow, and costly—constrained by ever-more empirical testing, fragmented data and limited supplier transparency. The result? Inefficiencies, suboptimal design decisions, and batteries that don’t reach their full potential. Breathe Model is a brand new cell simulation software solution that lets battery engineers overcome these development challenges by helping them gather all the evidence they need to make better battery system decisions. It helps remove the constraints of empirical testing by providing abstracted, high-level simulations. Battery teams can use it to get answers to the questions they care about, ultimately enabling them to create better batteries. It works by simulating the underpinning electrochemical and thermal dynamics of a lithium-ion battery. The dynamics are physics-based, accounting for the anode and cathode open-circuit-voltages with hysteresis and kinetic effects. The models are parameterised for a particular cell using specialised experimental procedures, including cell teardown, at Breathe’s east London battery laboratory. The software can aid battery and system engineers in understanding how a cell behaves as a single cell, or within the rest of the battery system. Unlike equivalent-circuit-models, which are commonly used but don’t provide further insight on top of the measurable signals, the physics-based model approach provides insight into the electrode dynamics. This offers capabilities for performance improvement of the cell and system, such as developing enhanced charging controllers, reducing test time and evaluating system attributes.

 

CarbonX | CarbonX X7 | Booth 817
http://www.carbonx.nl

CarbonX X7 is the only drop-in solution that competes with (synthetic) graphite on 4 key elements simultaneously: 1. Battery performance (charge at 10C/6 minutes & stability) 2. Cost efficiency (economy of scale, competing with Chinese graphite), 3. Supply Chain resilience (commercial production, local in US, EU, Asia) and 4. Sustainability (5x lower Co2 footprint in production). We are bringing this product to market in 2025.

 

Chroma | Battery Reliability Test System – 17010H | Booth 1106
https://www.chromausa.com/product/battery-reliability-test-system/

Chroma 17010H Battery Reliability Test System is a high-precision testing solution engineered for advanced performance evaluation of high-current and high-power battery applications. It supports testing for large lithium-ion battery cells, electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), and lithium-ion capacitors (LICs). This system offers multiple current ranges (300A/150A/30A), enabling dynamic power tests and compliance with international standards, particularly for vehicle batteries such as BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs. Its energy recovery circuit significantly reduces waste heat and feeds 75% of discharged energy back to the grid, optimizing energy use and lowering operational costs. With fast current response times (<1.5ms) and zero-crossover charge/discharge conversion, it provides precise control and high-speed operation. The 17010H’s software supports advanced test plan creation, allowing users to define and execute custom recipes with flexible logic and real-time monitoring. Test data can be visualized in real time, exported automatically, or adjusted with up to nine decimal places of precision. This system meets various IEC testing standards, making it suitable for rigorous industry requirements. The system’s modular design, compact footprint, and energy-efficient operation make it a versatile choice for R&D and quality assurance labs focused on next-generation battery technologies.

 

Coreshell | Commercial Scale 60Ah 100% Domestic Silicon Cell | Booth 909
https://www.coreshell.com/

Coreshell unveiled the EV industry’s first 60 Ah battery cells featuring 100% domestically sourced metallurgical silicon (MG-Si) in the anode. MG-Si offers 10x the specific capacity of graphite at half the cost ($/kg). Unlike synthetic silicon and other emerging technologies which add performance at the sacrifice of cost and supply chain, Coreshell’s use of unrefined MG-Si based anode delivers high-performance, low-cost batteries that can help drive mass-market EV adoption. Our innovation addresses two key challenges in the EV industry: cost and scalability. Coreshell’s MG-Si is derived from highly abundant domestic resources, reducing supply chain risks and offering a sustainable complete replacement to graphite, which is predominantly sourced from China. Additionally, the technology results in a 29% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional LFP/graphite batteries. Key Features: 100% Domestic MG-Si: Reduces reliance on foreign graphite and mitigates supply chain risks. Higher Capacity, Lower Cost: Delivers 10x the capacity of graphite at half the cost. Fast Charge Capability– Enables 10-80% chargeability in <15 min. Scalable & Standardized: Uses existing manufacturing infrastructure for efficient scaling. Improved Carbon Footprint: 29% reduction in emissions compared to LFP/graphite, 16% compared to NMC/graphite cells. Coreshell’s 60 Ah battery cells pave the way for a more affordable, scalable, and sustainable future for the EV industry.

 

Delfort | IonPort for Secondary Batteries | Booth 1120
https://delfortgroup.com/specialty-paper-products/battery-separator-papers/

Delfort’s paper-based IonPort Separators are suitable for many secondary battery formats and chemistries. The latest versions support fast charging by its unique optimized resistance to improve ion-flow and enhance battery performance. As a single-layer paper-based separator it still provides superior thermal stability without the need of ceramic coating, whereas its polar surface allows a fast electrolyte uptake reducing the filling time by 30% or more. Delfort optimized the structure of the latest IonPort versions to also support durability and enhances the battery´s integrity & lifespan—designed for longevity & performance. Made out of pure cellulose fiber material, it is suitable for various chemistries and electrolytes, designed also for jelly roll and stack drying of up to 284°F and designed for any cell format. With all these key advantages, cell makers can significantly improve not only the cell performance, but especially also their productivity by using Delfort’s paper-based IonPort Separators, reducing filling time and giving the opportunity for higher drying temperatures—IonPort boost your competitiveness!

 

Grace Connection Microelectronics Limited | GC3603 Next Generation Wireless Battery Smart Sensor | Booth 621
https://www.gc-microelectronics.com/

Co-develop with global leading infrastructure solution company: Delta Electronics. Per-cell wireless technology resolves traditional wire-line battery sensing issues: low voltage accuracy, heavy weight, low reliability & no simultaneous measurement of all cells. Dramatically improve system safety by resolving the issue of ignition points caused by the failure of high-voltage isolation components used in signal communication. Innovative (& patented) wireless daisy-chain architecture to eliminate signal collision issues caused by massive wireless devices operating in the same space. Using non-detectable wireless technology and enhanced protocol to ensure robust communication as wire-line. Easy to implement and installation. 52-cell module ready to demonstrate. 416-cell (one rack) demo system will be ready in Q2. System performance data will be presented in conference.

 

Hioki USA Corp | BT6075 Precision Battery Tester | Booth 1003
https://www.hioki.com/us-en/products/resistance-meters/battery/id_1266730

The BT6075 provides rapid, high-resolution OCV/AC-IR testing for low-resistance, high-capacity EV/ESS cells, enabling advanced cell grading and making it ideal for fast, accurate, and reliable next-generation energy storage testing in manufacturing and R&D. Key Features:

  • Ultra-precise measurements: 0.01 µΩ AC-IR resolution, 1 µV DC voltage resolution (7-1/2 digit display).
  • Superior accuracy: ±0.0012% rdg. ±11 µV (DCV), ±0.08% rdg. ±0.08 µΩ (300 mA).
  • Fast & stable: Simultaneous Ω/V measurement in as little as 4 ms, with mutual interference reduction (MIR mode) for reliable parallel testing.
  • Advanced compensation: Accurately corrects eddy current effects for more precise multi-battery measurement.
  • Route resistance monitoring: Prevents testing errors by continuously detecting wiring and probe deterioration. • Expandable testing capacity: With a dedicated multiplexer, supports high-speed, multi-channel testing for up to 132 channels.
  • Flexible system integration with LAN, USB, RS-232C, EXT I/O interfaces. Technical Specifications:
  • Measurement frequency: 1 kHz ±0.2 Hz.
  • Power Supply: 100V – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz.
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
  • Dimensions & Weight: 215W × 88H × 313D mm, 3.1 kg.

 

Initial Energy Science & Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd | IEST Lithium Battery Electrode Sheet Resistance Tester(BER2500) | Booth 519
https://iestbattery.com/

This product utilizes a dual-plane controllable pressure disc electrode resistance method with high-precision pressure, thickness, and resistance testing to measure overall electrode internal resistance (coating, contact, and current collector resistance). It supports formulation development and process monitoring via automated software, real-time multi-parameter tracking, data storage, and third-party calibrated standards, applicable for material/process evaluation and battery failure analysis.

 

Iontra | Iontra Charge Control MCU 1.0 | Booth 607
https://iontra.com/

Iontra’s low-cost, small-footprint battery charger microcontrollers (MCUs) embedded Iontra charge technology. Iontra’s MCU maximizes battery performance and efficiency, delivering up to 2x charge speed and 3x cycle life, across a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including power tools, smartphones, and wearables. Iontra’s MCU also includes industry standard cyber security capabilities, and advanced high-speed peripherals, allowing OEMs to unlock options for further system integration, reducing electronic Bill-of-Material (e-BOM) costs and carbon footprint.

 

Ionworks Technologies Inc | Battery Cycler Simulator v1 | Booth 1016
https://app.ionworks.com/battery-cycler-simulator

Battery testing protocols are critical for evaluating the performance and safety of battery cells. However, the interface for configuring these protocols is often complicated, which leads to incorrectly configured protocols where the test that is run is not the one that was intended by the user. Some examples are incorrect current or voltage limits, or misplaced loops. This can lead to significant setbacks such as wasted time, resources, and unreliable data. Market research indicates that approximately 5-15% of battery testing experiments are configured incorrectly, underscoring the need for a reliable method to verify protocols before actual implementation. The Ionworks Battery Cycler Simulator addresses this challenge by providing a virtual environment to validate cycler protocols prior to physical testing. Users can upload their protocol files, and the simulator processes them to offer detailed feedback on the expected execution of the experiment. This includes verification of current limits, voltage ranges, and step sequences, ensuring that all parameters align with the intended testing procedures. By identifying and rectifying potential errors in a simulated setting, the method helps prevent costly mistakes, conserves resources, and enhances the reliability of battery testing outcomes.

 

ITECH ELECTRONICS | IT6600C Bidirectional DC Power Supply | Booth 1019
https://www.itechate.com/en/product/dc-power-supply/IT6600C.html

The IT6600C series DC power supply is a next-generation graphical bidirectional DC power supply designed with a user-friendly touch screen and intuitive GUI for simplified parameter settings and waveform editing. Featuring advanced third-generation SiC technology, the IT6600C offers dual channels with a 3U-height unit that delivers 21kW per channel. When connected in series or parallel, it can achieve a maximum output of 42kW per unit, and up to 10MW when multiple units are paralleled. This single unit can replace 3-5 traditional power supplies, making it ideal for applications requiring high voltage or high current. Beyond being a power supply, the IT6600C also serves as an efficient electronic load, capable of absorbing power and feeding it back to the grid for energy recycling. It excels in high-power, complex testing environments, including automotive, energy storage, industrial applications, and green energy, providing robust support for R&D, verification, and production. With its versatility, high efficiency, and energy-saving capabilities, the IT6600C series is a game-changing solution for industries requiring flexible, high-performance testing and energy recovery.

 

Keysight | SL1770A Scienlab Power Allocation Management Solution for Battery Testing | Booth 600
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/home.html

Centralized Management, Distributed Power, Allocated Excellence: Your New Battery Pack Lab Solution SL1770A Scienlab Power Allocation Management Solution for Battery Testing In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, the demand for efficient and reliable battery testing solutions has never been greater. The increasing adoption of EVs and new technologies necessitates rigorous testing. Introducing our cutting-edge centralized battery pack lab solution, designed to revolutionize the way large labs operate. By centralizing power electronics and distributing power throughout the lab, we offer unparalleled efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Our solution addresses the challenge of out-scaling the grid supply when focusing exclusively on peak power demand. It leverages the fact that most test profiles do not require maximum power continuously, allowing unused power to be allocated to other test benches and shifting the emphasis on the average power. Driven by the latest industry trends, our solution offers the highest flexibility in shaping test benches, including flexibility in channel count, maximum power, voltage options, switching, and lower power integration. While power is centralized and our Power Allocation Manager handles the allocation, test execution and channels remain independent, ensuring the highest reliability. Whether you are developing new battery technologies or optimizing existing ones, our solution empowers you to achieve your goals with confidence and efficiency. Experience the future of battery testing and allocate excellence to your lab.

 

Linde | EMOFLEX ECR Enhanced Cathode Roasting | Booth 1126
http://www.lindeus.com/emoflex

EMOFLEX ECR Enhanced Cathode Roasting Boosting productivity in the lithium battery active material roasting process Linde has the experience and solid understanding on all aspects of the lithium battery production value chain. Linde’s EMOFLEX ECR Enhanced Cathode Roasting is a cube and lance system focused on the monitoring and optimization of the furnace atmosphere during cathode production. By monitoring the key components of the furnace atmosphere in real time, process variation can be detected early. In cathode production, active materials are calcinated in controlled atmospheres of oxygen for high-nickel tertiary cathodes or nitrogen for LiFePO4 cathodes. The kiln atmosphere impacts product quality, uniformity, and productivity. Flue gas formed during production dilutes the oxygen concentration if not removed promptly, challenging optimal conditions. Linde’s EMOFLEX technology addresses this by providing thorough atmosphere control. It offers online monitoring of gas compositions in each kiln zone and real-time tracking of atmosphere changes. Oxygen injection reduces roasting cycle time, enhancing cost efficiency and cathode production throughput.

 

MTI Corporation | High Throughput Coin Cell Assembling System Up to 64 Cells Per Hour For Battery Research – MSK-HTBA | Booth 1020
https://mtixtl.com/products/msk-htba

MSK-HTBA is an automatic coin cell assembling system for high throughput battery material research, which can handle 8 kinds of battery cathode and the anode electrode and 2 kinds of electrolytes and assemblies 64 cells per hour in dual size glove-box with under controlled atmosphere.

 

Nanovace Technologies Limited | ENERSIL 6N | Booth 217
https://www.nanovace.com/

Introducing high performance Silicon Anodes, Bio Graphite and Green Natural Graphite for Li Ion Batteries, using a single stage green process. The demand for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continues to rise, but there are a few challenges. To achieve higher energy densities cost-effective silicon-based anodes re essential. Silicon’s ability to significantly increase battery capacity is hindered by excessive volume expansion during lithiation. Traditional methods for synthesizing silicon nanostructures remain complex and expensive, limiting commercial viability. Also, localization of graphite supply chains is must to ensure resilience. Nanovace’s innovative proprietary chloro-aluminothermic reduction process addresses these challenges by transforming the conventional thermite reaction into a low-temperature, scalable platform. Unlike traditional aluminothermic reduction, which operates at extreme temperatures exceeding 2000°C, our modified process efficiently reduces silicon oxides to high-purity silicon nanoparticles at low temperatures below 600°C. Nanovace is developing this as a platform technology.

The technology is versatile, utilizing various silica precursors such as fumed silica, precipitated silica, and SiO₂-containing minerals. Depending on the processing conditions, the final product can be silicon nanoparticles, silicon nanowires, or silicon-carbon composites, all optimized for LIB applications. The same platform can be used for producing battery grade graphite-silicon composites. Nanovace’s development efforts focus on three key areas:

  1. BioGraphite-BioSilicon Composites from Biomass: A demonstrated process to directly produce BioGraphite-BioSilicon composites from silica-rich agricultural waste, leading to a renewable and geopolitically independent supply of battery-grade graphite.
  2. Green Natural Graphite Production: Nanovace’s process replaces conventional hazardous hydrofluoric acid purification methods for natural graphite, enabling the sustainable production of natural green graphite-silicon composites as a drop-in solution for the battery industry. Thereby, making production of battery grade graphite cleaner and greener—and also reducing cost.
  3. Silicon Nanocomposites for Battery Applications: Nanovace’ s technology is perhaps the only process globally that allows direct incorporation of silica into graphite pores/nanopores without using hazardous silane gas. This approach enables the production of carbon-silicon composites geographic agnostic without requiring high-cost silane gas or even the mechanical milling infrastructure. Nanovace’s technology offers superior functional products, with significant cost savings by reducing energy consumption, simplifying material synthesis, and leveraging the high-value aluminium oxychloride by-product for reuse in other industries. Additionally, it achieves an 80% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional production techniques, making it an environmentally sustainable alternative. By enabling the large-scale, low-cost production of advanced silicon materials, this technology paves the way for next-generation LIBs with higher energy densities, longer cycle life, and enhanced commercial feasibility—a breakthrough in energy storage innovation.

 

Netzsch Premier Technologies| Discus Intensive | Booth 815
https://grinding.netzsch.com/en/products-and-solutions/wet-grinding/grinding-system-discus-intensive

The Discus Intensive by NETZSCH is a next-generation bead mill designed for maximum efficiency, productivity, and energy savings in wet grinding applications. This innovative system builds upon the proven Discus technology, now enhanced with greater throughput, improved energy efficiency, and finer particle size distribution—making it ideal for high-performance industries like battery materials, coatings, and advanced ceramics. What’s New and Great?

  1. Higher Efficiency & Productivity: The optimized grinding media activation and advanced disc geometry allow for up to 50% higher throughput while maintaining exceptional product quality.
  2. Improved Energy Savings: The enhanced power input ensures more effective grinding with lower energy consumption, reducing operational costs.
  3. Finer Particle Sizes: With an intensified bead activation process, the Discus Intensive achieves narrower particle size distributions, crucial for demanding applications like lithium-ion battery materials.
  4. Optimized Cooling & Process Stability: An improved cooling system enables better temperature control, enhancing process stability and material integrity.
  5. Scalability & Flexibility: Designed to handle a wide range of viscosities, from low-viscosity suspensions to high-viscosity pastes, ensuring adaptability across various industries.
  6. Reduced Wear & Longer Lifespan: With its robust design and wear-resistant materials, the system provides longer operational life with minimal maintenance. For manufacturers looking to boost production without compromising quality, the Discus Intensive delivers unmatched performance, efficiency, and sustainability in wet grinding.

 

OnTo Technology LLC | Battery Deactivation with international patents | Booth 1320

http://www.onto-technology.com

OnTo Technology is developing methods to eliminate hazardous characteristics of end-of-life lithium and lithium-ion batteries. The breakthrough technology is the only available way to eliminate hazardous characteristics of lithium batteries, rendering them inert and no longer regulated as expensive hazards. The technique received patent protection in Japan on March 7, 2025 – extending the international patent protection coverage for the technology, which is available for license to strategic partners interested in improving their logistical safety for the developing lithium battery materials supply chain hoping to utilize recycled materials as manufacturing feedstock.

 

Ridgetop Group Inc. | CellSage Battery Health Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Software Platform | Booth 319
https://www.ridgetopgroup.com/products/advanced-diagnostics-and-prognostics/cellsage/

CellSage is an innovative battery health modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) software developed in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Designed to provide unmatched insights into battery aging and degradation, CellSage enables companies to optimize designs, minimize risks, and accelerate time-to-market for battery-powered systems.

Key Features:

Precision & Accuracy: Leverages advanced sigmoidal rate expression (SRE) algorithms to predict battery life and performance, reducing aging by 10–25%.

Comprehensive Insights: Models over 20 critical health metrics, such as capacity loss, power fade, and thermal hotspots, while enabling “what-if” analyses to assess operational and environmental impacts.

Time Efficiency: Significantly cuts costs and time associated with cycle life testing and battery pack design, streamlining development.

Dynamic Stress Analysis: Simulates complex duty cycles through the Detailed Cycling Conditions (DCC) module, accounting for temperature fluctuations and thermal cycling.

Adaptable Chemistry Import: Equipped with an intuitive GUI that supports easy addition of new chemistries with minimal baseline testing data, ensuring versatility for emerging battery technologies.

Applications: CellSage empowers key industries, including electric vehicles, grid energy storage, robotics, and power tools, by delivering high-fidelity evaluations of battery health. It enhances safety, reliability, and performance while supporting optimized Battery Management System (BMS) strategies.

Why CellSage? CellSage is a critical tool for battery R&D, offering actionable insights that reduce costs, drive innovation, and enable cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. It equips businesses to meet the challenges of tomorrow with confidence.

 

Schrödinger | SEI Simulator | Booth 721
https://newsite.schrodinger.com/materials-science/learn/white-paper/battery-and-energy-storage-materials/

Schrödinger leads a computational materials modeling platform, which includes technologies for investigating advanced battery chemistries. “SEI Simulator,” a new software product with advanced features in our platform, provides a solution to model solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation processes at the electrode surface in secondary battery systems using a combination of reaction templates and physics-based molecular dynamics simulation. Its goal is to predict the morphology and chemical composition of the SEI layer for any combination of electrode-electrolyte chemistry. It enables scientists to modulate battery chemistry for design of functional interphases which are critical for improving the cycle life, stability and safety of next-generation batteries.

 

Shenzhen Pecron Technology Co. Ltd | portable power station | Booth 114
http://www.pecron.com

Portable power stations are built-in inverter, battery packs, solar controller all in one. Power output ranges from 300W to 3600W(288wh to 15kw max). New item of Pecron: E3600LFP – 3600W output with 3072Wh. Expansion battery packs can be connected to up capacity to max 15kwh.

 

Variant Energy | Pouch Cell Heat Sealing Machine | Booth 421
https://www.variantenergy.co/products/pouch-cell-two-side-heat-sealer

The Pouch Cell Heat Sealer from Variant Energy enables repeatable, high quality seals for prototype battery pouch cells. A 7″ touchscreen enables the operator to define the temperature, pressure, and sealing time, which can be stored as a recipe for consistency. Nickel-plated sealing jaws allow for excellent thermal transfer and durability. Two-hand anti-tie-down operation ensures safety in a fast-paced research environment.