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Sylvatex Awarded $2.3 Million RAMP Grant from California Energy Commission

September 25, 2024

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Alameda

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CA

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United States

Sylvatex (SVX), a Bay Area-based battery materials manufacturing technology company producing lower cost and lower carbon cathode active materials (CAM) for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) batteries, today announced it is a recipient of the Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production for Clean Energy Technologies (RAMP) grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC). The RAMP grant seeks to provide financial aid for clean energy companies to accelerate commercialized production. The highest scoring awardee in the recent class, SVX, will use the $2.3 million to expand and demonstrate the flexibility of the innovative CAM manufacturing process with lithium-ion phosphate (LFP)

Aggreko Launches New Mid-Sized 500 kW/250 kWh and 250 kW/575 kWh Energy Storage Systems

September 25, 2024

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Houston

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TX

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United States

Aggreko, a global leader in energy solutions, announced today the addition of two new mid-node battery energy storage systems (BESS) to their Greener Upgrades line of temporary power options. The two integrated energy storage solutions are excellent options for North America customers looking for greener and more efficient energy options for larger projects and a wider variety of applications across different sectors, expanding on the capabilities of Aggreko’s 30 kVA and 60 kVA small-node models. Continuing their commitment to providing greener, more efficient, and cost-effective energy solutions, Aggreko’s latest innovations are designed for on and off-grid applications while also enabling

Plasmatreat Showcases Next-Generation Plasma Solutions for EV Batteries at The Battery Show North America 2024

September 17, 2024

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Elgin

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IL

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United States

Plasmatreat Showcases Next-Generation Plasma Solutions for EV Batteries at The Battery Show North America 2024 Revolutionizing Surface Treatment for EV Battery Performance and Reliability DETROIT, MI — Plasmatreat, the global leader in atmospheric plasma systems, is set to unveil its latest advancements at The Battery Show North America, held at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI, from October 7-10, 2024. As pioneers in developing and manufacturing atmospheric plasma technology, Plasmatreat continues to revolutionize industries through enhanced surface treatment solutions. At Booth 2911, attendees can explore firsthand the transformative potential of plasma technology in battery cell manufacturing and surface pretreatment applications. Collaborative

CarbonScape to Build Demonstration Plant for Biographite Production in Finland

September 17, 2024

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Sunila

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Finland

CarbonScape, a pioneer in sustainable battery materials announces a significant leap forward in its journey towards commercialisation by selecting the Sunila site in Finland as the location for its biographite demonstration plant. This strategic decision marks an important step for CarbonScape in establishing a European battery supply chain independent of traditional graphite sources, and the data generated by the plant will also support expansion globally. The Sunila site, located in Kotka in southern Finland, is owned by Stora Enso, a global leader in renewable materials and a co-owner of CarbonScape. In 2023 Stora Enso closed its pulp production and lignin

National Grid secures £15.3 million for three net zero innovation projects as part of Ofgem fund

September 17, 2024

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,

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United States

Ofgem scheme funds National Grid’s electricity transmission and distribution networks to develop three innovation projects. Projects include developing a long-term strategy to reduce dependency on SF6, using digital tools to support regional energy planning and maximising the capacity of the distribution network for low carbon technologies. The funding sees the projects progressing to the next stage of the regulator’s scheme to encourage innovation and help transform the UK’s energy systems in line with net zero. Three National Grid-led projects developing electricity transmission and distribution network innovations will continue their work after securing £15.3 million from the next stage of Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)

NETZSCH Highlights Complex Fluid Handling Solutions for Lithium Battery Manufacturing and Recycling at The Battery Show

September 17, 2024

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Detroit

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MI

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United States

NETZSCH Pumps USA, a global leader in complex fluid handling solutions, will be highlighting the NEMO® Progressing Cavity Pump and PERIPRO® Peristaltic Pump at The Battery Show/Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, to be held October 8–10, 2024, at Huntington Place in  Detroit, MI, Booth 5000. Both the NEMO® and PERIPRO® pumps have the ability to transfer complex fluids and provide accurate and repeatable metered flows of viscous, shear sensitive and solids laden materials which makes them well suited for lithium battery production and battery recycling. NETZSCH NEMO® Progressing Cavity pumps are the best pumping technology solution for the battery

A&K Robotics Forges Strategic Partnerships to Boost Innovation and Attract Investments in Canada

September 10, 2024

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Vancouver

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British Columbia

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Canada

A&K Robotics, the autonomous micro mobility company, today announced strategic partnerships to drive regional innovation, inclusion and attract significant investments to boost widespread adoption of robotics in Canada. Collaborating with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and accessibility organizations, A&K Robotics aims to create a strong ecosystem that will enhance lives and provide better mobility options for people, globally. "A&K Robotics is committed to fostering innovation, driving the future of robotics and boosting the Canadian economy, working closely with leaders in 5G, advanced EV charging and accessibility standards”, said Jessica Yip, co-founder, A&K Robotics. “Together we can revolutionize the robotics industry and

Fluence Initiates U.S. Manufacturing of Battery Modules for Energy Storage Products

September 10, 2024

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Arlington

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VA

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United States

Fluence Energy, Inc. (“Fluence”) (NASDAQ: FLNC), a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage, operational services, and asset optimization software, today announced the start of domestic production of its battery modules at a facility in Utah. These battery modules will incorporate battery cells manufactured in Tennessee. This marks a key step in Fluence’s strategy to scale module production with domestically sourced components to meet increasing domestic demand for utility-scale energy storage. Fluence’s domestically manufactured battery modules seamlessly integrate with Fluence’s battery management system to deliver industry-leading state of charge, balance, and system health. This integration is intended to help provide

Zenith to Exhibit Advanced Pump Solutions at The Battery Show 2024

September 10, 2024

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Detroit

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MI

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United States

CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, is excited to announce Zenith’s participation in The Battery Show 2024, where it will be exhibiting its latest precision gear metering pump technologies and system capabilities at booth #526. This event, which brings together industry leaders for North America’s largest conference for battery manufacturing, provides a unique platform for CIRCOR to showcase its innovative solutions for lithium and lead battery manufacturing. At the show, CIRCOR will feature its Zenith PEP-II Series Precision Gear Pumps, which are ideal for separator film extrusion processes used in the production

Adionics Unveils Disruptive Technology for Lithium Extraction in Battery Recycling.

September 10, 2024

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Paris

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France

Adionics, a pioneer in sustainable direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, today announced the company has successfully developed its DLE technology capable of extracting high-purity lithium from battery black mass without toxic waste or the need for overseas processing. (According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, black mass is the term to describe the filter cake-like material made up of the anode and cathode materials when lithium batters are shredded.) While existing hydrometallurgical processes have successfully recovered metals such as cobalt, manganese, and nickel from battery waste, the efficient recovery of lithium has remained a persistent challenge. Adionics' new Flionex®—liquid media

Siemens joins Global Battery Alliance to Accelerate Development of Sustainable Battery Industry

August 27, 2024

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Plano

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TX

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United States

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today it has joined the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), a collaboration platform that brings together leading international organizations, NGOs, industry actors, academics and multiple governments to align collectively in a pre-competitive approach, to drive systemic change along the entire battery manufacturing value chain. “Joining the Global Battery Alliance is a critical step that Siemens is taking to build our battery passport ecosystem which aims to go beyond regulatory compliance and empower stakeholders to capture, access and manage battery value chain data,” said Puneet Sinha, senior director, Battery Industry, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "Together with the

Jolt Energy Hires Sharmila Samaroo as Lab Director and Researcher for Organic, Grid-Scale Battery Technology

August 27, 2024

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Holland

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MI

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United States

Jolt Energy Storage Technologies, an all-organic energy storage solution company, has hired Sharmila Samaroo as Lab Director and Researcher. Samaroo earned her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous work experiences, which include process engineering with an oil and gas refinery and R&D projects exploring energy storage technologies. Samaroo is enthusiastic about pursuing the work of flow cell development and scaling, a project she began during her time as a former research and development intern at Jolt. Samaroo’s

Metis Engineering Announces Exclusive Sales Representative in India

August 22, 2024

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Bristol

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England

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United Kingdom

Market development experts Quanzen becomes exclusive sales representative of Metis Engineering products in India First of several such partnerships to be announced as Metis Engineering scales up to meet global demand Metis Engineering produces Cell Guard, a unique sensor capable of detecting cell venting and early warning of thermal runaway within seconds Cell Guard can monitor VOCs, Pressure change, Humidity, Dew point, and Shock Media images www.metisengineering.com Metis Engineering has signed a sales representation agreement with Quanzen giving the market development experts exclusive sales representation of its CAN based sensors in India. Metis Engineering develops and manufactures a range of

Importance of Getting the Metering Right

August 15, 2024

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Heidelberg

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Germany

There continues to be a growing demand for lithium-ion batteries and they are already shaping our everyday lives in key areas ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles. As battery usage grows, so too does the demand for optimum recycling processes as batteries contain valuable raw materials which we must reuse. This is something which will be absolutely crucial in roughly 10 to 15 years from now when the batteries in the current fleet of electric vehicles come to the end of their useful life. When manufacturing the storage material, a precise mixture must be followed and the right pH is

Flex and Musashi Energy Solutions Partner to Mitigate Utility Power Challenges in AI Data Centers

August 13, 2024

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Battle Creek

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Michigan

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United States

Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) and Musashi Energy Solutions, a group company of Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 7220), announced an extensive collaboration to supply Flex-designed and manufactured Capacitor-based Energy Storage Systems (CESS) featuring Musashi’s Hybrid SuperCapacitor (HSC) technology. These systems are designed to integrate with server rack power systems to address significant challenges with utility power in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. First to market with Musashi’s HSC technology, Flex has collaborated with Musashi to develop strategic technology and product development roadmaps for current and future products that enable hyperscale operators to mitigate utility power fluctuations

Beyond Lithium: TWAICE Introduces Simulation Model for Emerging Sodium-Ion Batteries

August 7, 2024

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Munich

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Germany

TWAICE, the leading provider of battery analytics software, today introduced an aging model for sodium-ion batteries, the first time a simulation model for battery aging is compatible with non-lithium batteries. This expansion will give battery operators a valuable tool in understanding how to best deploy emerging sodium-ion batteries. In making their proven simulation software compatible with sodium-ion batteries, TWAICE provides a valuable tool to help customers prepare for the future. As energy storage operators look to lithium alternatives, sodium-ion is becoming a promising option for battery storage. Sodium-ion technology operates on similar principles to lithium-ion batteries, where energy is stored

Paraclete Energy Launches SILO Silicon™: A Breakthrough in Silicon Anode Technology for Li-Ion Batteries

August 1, 2024

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Chelsea

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MI

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United States

Paraclete Energy, a leading silicon anode materials company, today announced the launch of SILO Silicon™, a revolutionary silicon anode material that will transform the Li-ion battery market, particularly the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector. This innovative technology offers unprecedented energy density and cost efficiency, enabling longer range, faster charging and more affordable electric vehicles. SILO Silicon™ represents a significant advance in battery technology. Its unique polymer matrix architecture enables industry-leading silicon concentration, delivering up to 300% the energy density of traditional graphite anodes and outperforming competing silicon anode technologies by over 200%. This breakthrough results in significantly increased battery capacity,

C-BATT sets sights on revolutionizing battery industry with American-mined carbon

July 31, 2024

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Oviedo

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FL

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United States

C-BATT, a joint venture between X-BATT and CONSOL Innovations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CONSOL Energy Inc., has launched the next phase of its effort to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation battery anode materials. C-BATT is combining X-BATT’s revolutionary battery technology with CONSOL Innovations' domestically sourced carbon resources to bring its tunable silicon-carbon composite battery material, called Obsidia, to market. The breakthrough Obsidia material is being developed to increase the energy density, enhance fast-charging capabilities and improve cycle life performance of the battery, all while mitigating the swelling challenge that commonly affects silicon-containing battery materials.   CEO of C-BATT

Sherwin-Williams Launches Comprehensive Flooring Systems for Gigafactories

July 31, 2024

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Cleveland

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OH

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United States

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, a global leader in protective coatings solutions for gigafactories, announces the launch of a dedicated line of comprehensive flooring systems engineered to meet and exceed the demands of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing. With the continued growth and investment in EV battery production, the need for protective coatings for these highly complex manufacturing facilities is paramount to ensuring product, process and personnel safety. When standard epoxy floors are subjected to N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), the results can be full deterioration of the coating. Additionally, a lack of static control and slip resistance can increase the risk of

BSLBATT® Relocates to New Factory, Triples Production Space to Accelerate Customer Expansion

July 25, 2024

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Hui zhou

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Guangdong

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China

Huizhou, China-- BSL New Energy Technology Co.. Ltd. (Brand: BSLBATT® ), an innovative high-tech company that designs and manufactures smart lithium-ion batteries (50% more efficient than similar products on the market) for industrial forklifts used in the warehousing and distribution industries, announced today that it will open a new factory in Zhongkai, Huizhou on July 18, 2024 to complement its BSLBATT Global Fortune 500 and Top 100 customers with faster delivery capabilities and respond to the growth of lithium-ion battery pack sales worldwide. The new building has three times the production area of the original company. One building will now house all internal manufacturing operations, assembly,