W. L. Gore & Associates has opened its new Battery Lab in Shanghai, China, strengthening its global R&D network to accelerate advanced battery materials development.
The facility focuses on the design, characterisation and testing of critical components for battery cells and packs, including membranes, venting solutions, condensation and moisture management, explosion and thermal runaway mitigation, pressure equalisation, and controlled gas release.
The Shanghai Battery Lab provides tailored, integrated solutions for OEMs in electric vehicles, energy storage and consumer electronics. By enabling faster iterations, the lab shortens the journey from prototype to market. Gore’s expertise in materials science underpins this expansion, with the company committed to transforming deep science into sustainable technologies. Breakthroughs such as dry electrode and formation processes are supported by advanced membrane innovations, enhancing lithium-ion battery safety and stability.
Gore’s one-stop solutions are widely adopted in ADAS sensors, electronics, powertrain, chassis, lighting and battery systems. The Battery Lab also builds a collaborative ecosystem, connecting Gore’s global technical resources with local customer needs.
“By integrating global resources and strengthening local R&D capabilities, Gore delivers agile response and customised material solutions to empower Chinese customers to grow sustainably in global markets,” said Yong Zhao, Automotive Vents Asia Pacific business leader of Gore’s Performance Solutions.
