Vianode, an advanced battery materials company (above), announces significant progress on project financing for its planned North American, large-scale synthetic-graphite plant. Euler Hermes AG confirms that Vianode is eligible for a loan guarantee of up to US$300 million. Vianode’s North American facility is designed for an initial annual capacity of approximately 70,000 … [Read more...] about Vianode receives US$300 million loan go-ahead for new North American synthetic-graphite plant
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Industry innovators drive development of new dry-coating process for battery-electrode production
Dürr Systems AG and LiCAP Technologies, Inc., are working together to revolutionize the production of battery cells, traditionally reliant on wet coating, with the sustainable "Activated Dry Electrode®" technology. The partnership now includes the Cellforce Group GmbH, marking the next step in the development of dry electrode coating for battery-cell production. Dürr had … [Read more...] about Industry innovators drive development of new dry-coating process for battery-electrode production
GM signs multi-billion-dollar deal for Vianode synthetic EV-battery anode graphite
Vianode, an advanced battery-materials company, has been selected as a strategic supplier of high-performance, anode graphite to General Motors. The agreement covers development of large-scale manufacturing capacity and supply of synthetic anode graphite to 2033. The master supply agreement has a USD multi-billion value for Vianode and marks an important step forward in … [Read more...] about GM signs multi-billion-dollar deal for Vianode synthetic EV-battery anode graphite
Italy’s FIB S.p.A. orders eight Dürr Systems battery electrode-coating lines, finishing systems
Michigan-based Dürr Systems AG has received a significant order from Italian battery manufacturer FIB S.p.A, a Seri Industrial Group company. Awarded in December 2024, the order includes a giga-coating system comprising four anode and four cathode lines, as well as associated calenders, slitters, and solvent-recovery systems. The order value is in the upper double-digit … [Read more...] about Italy’s FIB S.p.A. orders eight Dürr Systems battery electrode-coating lines, finishing systems
Slot-die coated electrodes: Achieving the highest quality anode and cathode coating
By Scott Zwierlein, coating process engineer, FRONTIER, a Delta Modtech Co. In an era when battery technology is advancing at a record pace, it is important to ensure that battery manufacturing is capable of keeping up. In many cases, the accuracy and precision of the coated electrode are what can make or break a new technology. For example, it may be imperative to control … [Read more...] about Slot-die coated electrodes: Achieving the highest quality anode and cathode coating