Integrating a high-voltage spinel LNMO cathode, a high-capacity Si anode, and a high-ionic-conductivity polymer composite solid-state electrolyte (SSE) presents a compelling avenue for advancing the development of high-performance, low-cost solid-state Li-ion batteries (SSLiBs). This novel class of LNMO/Si-based SSLiB cell will be featured with high operation voltage (4.7V vs. the state-of-the-art of 3.7V) high energy density (350-450 Wh/kg vs. the state-of-the-art of 250 Wh/kg), excellent safety, and a wide operation temperature range. In addition, this class of LNMO/Si SSLiB cells can be produced with a cost-effective, scalable process that is compatible with the existing Li-ion battery production lines. This presentation will review recent advancements in LNMO/Si SSLiB technology and related challenging issues so far encountered, highlighting the progress having been made in Solid Energies Inc (SEI) including R&D and technical commercialization geared toward scaled-up manufacturing.

Li-Bridge, a public-private alliance convened by the U.S. DOE and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, outlined steps for the U.S. to double annual lithium-battery revenues to $33 billion and provide 100,000 jobs by 2030. An industry-first battery collaboration, Li-Bridge delivered its action plan in the report, “Building a Robust and Resilient U.S. Lithium Battery Supply Chain,” which includes 26 recommended actions to bolster the domestic lithium battery industry.

Asian LIB manufacturers are used to satisfy end-customer needs to improve their battery production to actively invest in the European and American markets. This presentation will give you the analysis of the integration trend of battery cell manufacturing equipment, how the new composite battery materials affects the LIB manufacturing process, various efforts to reduce carbon emission production, and the development of Chinese rapidly emerging semi-solid battery in situ solidification.

Economic developers play a crucial role in the growth and success of new and established companies by providing a comprehensive range of support services designed to foster innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. These support services are employed on the state and local government level to assist growing businesses, including financial support, regulatory guidance, infrastructure development, and community engagement. This talk will cover the free resources available on the state and local economic development level for companies by diving into site selection timelines, workforce development programs, nondiscretionary/discretionary incentives, and realistic expectations.

With evolving demand for mobility driven by passenger vehicles in North America, it is critical to install the necessary giga factory capacity to meet demand. However, demand fluctuations would require the capability to: (i) deliver capex projects at lower costs and (ii) to be able to scale to demand as needed. This talk will share a perspective on building giga factory capacity to optimize cost structure in an un-certain market demand while maintaining the capability to scale up.

Accelerated gigafactory design and construction projects are underway across the globe to support the transition to electrification. Our experienced project managers share their knowledge in fast track permitting, design and construction management for battery cell, EV, and photovoltaic manufacturing. We'll discuss key pitfalls to avoid in order to stay on schedule and control costs, with real examples based on gigafactory projects in North America and Europe completed by Jacobs Engineering.

To address the major remaining challenges (ie, fast charge, energy density) of lithium-ion batteries, advanced anode technologies, such as silicon, are necessary. SiFAB is an advanced fiber-based silicon anode material, which has been engineered to provide internal microporosity in the fiber. Alkegen is a vertically integrated company and as such controls all aspects of the production, hence has more levers to use to manufacture our SiFAB anode material. This makes SiFAB a unique silicon active material that can be “tuned” for specific performance metrics (ie, cell energy density, cell rate capability, cell cycle life). This talk will focus on how Alkegen’s SiFAB silicon anode active material can address various market needs in the US and beyond.

What is the Design for Manufacturing (DfM) methodology, and how can it be applied throughout the EV battery production lifecycle? In this session, we’ll outline Design for Manufacturing, and discuss its advantages for designing and building battery production lines that factor in costs, quality, and timelines in the face of market shifts, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, and emerging battery technologies.

Battery defects have a severe impact on function, performance, and safety. Defects can lead to yield-loss and safety recalls. The knowhow of critical defects and their consequences is important to battery manufacturing, especially as they ramp up production volume. In this talk, we will cover major defects in the battery manufacturing process, and ways to illuminate and detect them.