Sakuu, a solid-state battery manufacturer, announced a tie-up with NGK Spark Plug Co. of Japan, for the development and provision of ceramic materials for Sakuu’s solid-state battery production.
Sakuu said NGK will co-develop and provide ceramic materials for Sakuu’s solid-state battery production. This will range from ongoing battery material needs at its California pilot line facility to full commercialisation for its additive manufactured solid-state battery line. A spokesperson said details on the kind of ceramic and application is proprietary to the chemistry and construction of the battery.
Sakuu expects it to go to market in 2023.
It will 3D-print solid-state batteries that it claims have ultra-high energy density, and are up to 50% smaller, 30% lighter, and less expensive to produce in high volume than currently available lithium-ion batteries.
It says its technology enables printing of glass, metals, polymer, and ceramic in a single layer.
