AM Batteries and TDK Collaborate to Advance Energy-Efficient Battery Manufacturing
AM Batteries, a leader in dry battery electrode (DBE) technology, has entered into a joint development agreement with TDK Corporation, a global electronics leader. This collaboration aims to advance energy-efficient battery manufacturing, enhance sustainability, and accelerate the development of solid-state batteries.
Optimizing Manufacturing with Dry Coating Technology
Batteries’ proprietary dry coating technology revolutionizes the battery manufacturing process by eliminating the need for solvents and electrode drying. This results in a 75% reduction in energy consumption and a 30% decrease in capital expenditures for battery electrode production. By eliminating these traditional processes, Batteries is able to streamline manufacturing while minimizing the environmental impact.
Through this partnership, AM Batteries and TDK will combine their expertise to further optimize battery production, with a focus on enhancing scalability, reducing costs, and advancing next-generation energy storage solutions.
A Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
As demand for batteries continues to surge globally, the need for efficient and sustainable production methods becomes increasingly critical. The CEO, Lie Shi, emphasized the importance of the partnership in creating new, sustainable standards in battery production. “We are honored to partner with TDK to develop cost-effective, energy-efficient battery manufacturing solutions,” said Shi.
The collaboration aligns with both companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation. By integrating it”s dry electrode technology with TDK’s advanced materials and manufacturing expertise, the partnership seeks to set new benchmarks in both efficiency and performance.
The Role of TDK in Next-Generation Battery Solutions
TDK’s expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing plays a crucial role in the partnership. According to Shigeki Sato, Chief Technology Officer at TDK Corporation, the collaboration is a significant step toward reducing waste and energy consumption in battery production. “Dry coating technology offers a promising solution for reducing energy use and waste, all while enabling next-generation battery chemistries,” said Sato.
TDK Ventures, the investment arm of TDK, is also an investor in, further strengthening the partnership’s potential for long-term success and innovation.
AM Batteries and TDK Collaborate to Advance Energy-Efficient Battery Manufacturing
About AM Batteries
Headquartered in Billerica, MA, AM Batteries is at the forefront of dry-electrode manufacturing technology for lithium-ion batteries. The company’s innovative Powder to Electrode™ dry-coating method eliminates the need for harmful solvents and electrode drying, which results in up to a 30% reduction in capital expenditures and over a 50% reduction in operating costs.
AM Batteries’ technology not only reduces the carbon footprint of battery plants by five times but also enables batteries with higher energy density, faster charging, and lower production costs. The company is committed to advancing sustainable, high-performance battery manufacturing and fostering a robust ecosystem around its dry coating technology.
With this strategic collaboration, AM Batteries and TDK are positioned to drive significant advancements in the energy storage sector, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future in battery production.
For more information, visit https://am-batteries.com.
About TDK Corporation:
TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution and deliberately “Attracting Tomorrow.” It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. 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. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2024, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.6 billion and employed about 101,000 people worldwide.
