AM Batteries has entered a joint development agreement with TDK Corporation to accelerate sustainable battery manufacturing using dry battery electrode (DBE) technology. The partnership aims to set new benchmarks for energy-efficient, scalable production and support the development of solid-state battery technologies in the United States.
The collaboration leverages AM Batteries’ dry battery electrode expertise alongside TDK’s strength in advanced materials and manufacturing to enhance performance and sustainability in next-generation battery systems.
AM Batteries and TDK Corporation are partnering to scale energy-efficient dry battery electrode technology. (Image courtesy of AM Batteries)
AM Batteries’ proprietary dry coating technology eliminates the need for solvents and electrode drying. This reduces energy consumption by an estimated 75% and capital expenditures by 30% during the electrode manufacturing process.
“As global battery demand surges, manufacturers must find ways to scale production efficiently while cutting costs and environmental impact,” said Lie Shi, CEO of AM Batteries. “We are honored to partner with TDK and create new sustainable, cost-effective standards in battery production.”
“Partnering with AM Batteries marks a key step in making battery production more efficient and environmentally friendly,” said Shigeki Sato, Chief Technology Officer and General Manager, Technology & Intellectual Property HQ, TDK Corporation. “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 also an investor in AM Batteries.
About AM Batteries
AM Batteries (AMB), headquartered in Billerica, MA, develops dry-electrode manufacturing technology for lithium-ion batteries. Its proprietary Powder to Electrode™ dry-coating method reduces CAPEX by up to 30% and OPEX by over 50% compared to conventional slurry-based methods. The process eliminates harmful solvents and drying steps, enabling higher energy density and faster charging while lowering the carbon footprint. AM Batteries’ equipment reduces the carbon footprint of battery plants by a factor of five while enabling higher energy density, faster charging, and lower-cost batteries. As a turnkey equipment supplier for battery manufacturers, the company is committed to advancing sustainable, high-performance battery manufacturing and building a robust ecosystem around dry coating technology. For more information, please click here.
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) is a global leader in electronic solutions for smart society. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Tokyo, TDK‘s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic, and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems, such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. TDK serves automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and ICT markets with design and manufacturing operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK-Lambda. To learn more, please click here.
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