AM Batteries and TDK Corporation Partner to Advance Energy-Efficient Battery Manufacturing
Partnership aims to set new standards in scalable and sustainable battery production in the U.S.
BILLERICA, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Batteries, a leader in dry battery electrode (DBE) technology, has entered a joint development agreement with TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762), a global electronics leader, to pave a path toward energy-efficient battery manufacturing. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability, improve battery manufacturing scalability, and accelerate the development of solid-state batteries.
AM Batteries’ proprietary dry coating technology eliminates the need for solvents and electrode drying – reducing energy consumption by 75 percent and capital expenditures by 30 percent in the battery electrode manufacturing process. Through this collaboration, AM Batteries and TDK will leverage their respective expertise to further optimize battery production and drive advancements in next-generation energy storage solutions.
Lie Shi, CEO of AM Batteries, said:
As global battery demand surges, manufacturers must find ways to scale production efficiently while cutting costs and environmental impact,
“We are honored to partner with TDK and create new sustainable, cost-effective standards in battery production.”
The partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation in battery technology. By integrating AM Batteries’ dry battery electrode technology with TDK’s expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing, the companies seek to set new industry benchmarks in efficiency and performance.
Shigeki Sato, Chief Technology Officer and General Manager, Technology & Intellectual Property HQ, TDK Corporation, said:
Partnering with AM Batteries marks a key step in making battery production more efficient and environmentally friendly,
“Dry coating technology offers a compelling path to reducing waste and energy use while maintaining high performance and enabling next-generation battery chemistries.”
TDK Ventures is an investor of AM Batteries.
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