Umesh Tiwari at Malvern Panalytical explains how advanced material characterisation can accelerate the development of next-generation batteries. The solid-state battery (SSB) market is undergoing significant changes, with its global value projected to soar from $1.60 billion in 2025 to an impressive $15.65 billion by 2033.1 A huge turning point for the tech came at CES 2026 when … Read more
February 2026 PI-KEM Ltd has introduced a new range of battery materials and cell development solutions to support researchers and engineers working on advanced energy storage technologies. As demand grows for higher performance, scalable, and alternative battery chemistries, the expanded portfolio provides practical tools for investigating cell behaviour, optimising formulations, and accelerating the transition from … Read more
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has released a new white paper detailing pioneering work to tackle one of the most persistent manufacturing challenges in lithium-ion battery production, the air entrainment in electrode slurries during wet slurry casting. Air bubbles introduced during slurry mixing and delivery can create defects in coated electrodes, ultimately compromising battery … Read more
This investigation highlights investment trends across battery systems, EV charging, and emerging storage technologies. Brussels, Belgium, 21 January 2026 – Avnet Silica, an Avnet company (NASDAQ: AVT), today released new research mapping the landscape of European energy storage startups. The study finds that total equity funding for startups producing energy storage hardware has reached €2.14 billion, with nearly half (46.7%) secured in … Read more
UK-based advanced materials specialist PI-KEM Ltd has successfully completed a three-year project to deliver the largest pouch cell pilot line in Eastern Europe, located at the Łukasiewicz – IMN | Centre for Electrochemical Energy Storage in Poznań, Poland. The new facility represents a major investment in Poland’s battery research capabilities and will support the development and prototyping of next-generation lithium battery … Read more
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – January 13, 2026 │ KnowMade is pleased to announce the availability of its Q4 2025 solid-state batteries intellectual property monitoring update, delivering a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of patenting activity worldwide. This quarterly release provides decision-makers with strategic insights into technology trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging innovators shaping the future of solid-state … Read more
UK collaboration will advance new battery technology to maximise industry growth and help meet net zero goals. The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre and the Faraday Institution are collaborating to explore how they can accelerate battery innovation in the UK. This unites the Faraday Institution’s excellence in battery research with the Hartree … Read more
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – July 09, 2025 │ We are pleased to announce the release of our comprehensive Q2 2025 report on the burgeoning field of solid-state batteries. This report provides essential insights into recent patent application trends and highlights the notable innovations shaping the next generation of battery technologies. KnowMade specializes in transforming patent data and … Read more
Powdertech has recently expanded its in-house testing capabilities with the installation of a dedicated on-site Dielectric Test Cell (DTC), further reinforcing Powdertech’s ability to deliver high-volume dielectric coating projects with precision and consistency. Holiday Testing at Powdertech’s Dielectric Testing Cell Dielectric coatings are a critical safety feature, especially in automotive battery systems. These coatings must meet stringent … Read more
Munters, a global leader in energy-efficient climate control, previously installed their desiccant dehumidification systems at the Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology at the University of St Andrews. The University of St Andrews has established itself as a leader in battery research with the inauguration of the Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology at Eden … Read more
