AM Batteries Opens Center for Dry Battery Electrode Manufacturing

AM Batteries, a pioneer in lithium-ion dry-electrode technologies, has opened a new Customer Success Center designed to help customers test and qualify their materials on AM Batteries' dry-electrode manufacturing process in a dry-room manufacturing environment, ensuring optimal electrode and battery performance.

The company received a $2.23 million grant from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), a program run by the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), which will go toward the advancement of dry battery electrode manufacturing for sustainable battery production.

The center stands out due to its comprehensive coating-line solution housed within a dry-room environment. This setup enables the production of industry-standard, double-sided, moisture-free electrodes, which are essential for customer testing. Additionally, it provides customers a way to work with moisture-sensitive materials. Primary users of the center will be AM Batteries' customers, including automotive OEMs and other industry partners.

The Customer Success Center also will enable potential customers to significantly accelerate the validation of AM Batteries' dry process with their materials. The center's advanced dual-sided coating line and dry-room capabilities ensure high productivity and quality control, enabling customers to run large samples with ease. These features are designed to coat industry-standard battery electrodes, providing customers with the means to test and qualify materials effectively.

The award from M2I2 , is instrumental in supporting the establishment of the center. The M2I2 program works to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization in various manufacturing sectors and helps support cross-collaboration among companies, universities, national labs, and other institutions. Additionally, the company continues to be bolstered by its strong investor group, ensuring sustained growth and development.

"We are grateful to M2I2 for this grant, which recognizes AM Batteries' commitment to advancing the greater Boston area's innovation ecosystem. Our dry battery electrode technology is a game-changer, offering battery manufacturers substantial cost savings and environmental benefits," said Lie Shi, CEO of AM Batteries. "This funding will support our new Customer Success Center, featuring a pilot manufacturing line where clients can validate materials and electrode performance, accelerating the adoption of our groundbreaking technology."