Battery start-up Intecells is ramping up the industrialisation of its plasma-based electrode manufacturing technology, following a strategic investment from automation and robotics company, Comau.
The move strengthens an existing collaboration between the two companies, with Comau now holding a stake in Intecells. This partnership will allow both firms to validate the technology with customers and offer it as a turnkey solution for integration into existing battery cell production lines.
Intecells’ proprietary atmospheric plasma process is said to address key bottlenecks in cell manufacturing, particularly those caused by electrolyte filling. By modifying electrode surface properties, the plasma enhances absorption, cutting cycle times, energy use, and carbon emissions. It also enables dry-coating of electrodes – eliminating toxic solvents, binders, and the energy-intensive drying phase. Beyond efficiency gains, the collaboration aims to boost cell capacity, cycle life and quality across various formats and chemistries.
Xiaohong Gayden, founder and CEO of Intecells, said, “We are grateful to Comau for their support and belief in Intecells’ vision. This investment marks the beginning of a strong partnership that will help us expand faster, innovate further, and deliver greater value to our customers.”
“This new initiative reflects our broader commitment to investing in innovation as a driver of sustainable growth,” Comau CEO Pietro Gorlier added. “Our work with Intecells demonstrates how we’re advancing smart, scalable solutions that can be integrated into new and existing battery cell lines.”
