Quintus Technologies has introduced its latest Warm Isostatic Presses (WIP), the QIB 300 and QIB 600 series, designed to accelerate the industrialisation of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).
These pilot-scale systems provide a scalable route from lab-scale breakthroughs to full-scale manufacturing, enabling developers to validate materials, formats and processes under real-world conditions.
“Our new QIB 300 and QIB 600 battery presses are production-representative, enabling manufacturers to validate materials, large cell formats, and processes under industrially relevant conditions,” says Peter Henning, director, marketing and sales, Quintus Technologies. “With growing volume demand, the process can be scaled up through a transition to a larger vessel, ensuring full preservation of process integrity.”
ASSBs offer higher energy density, lighter weight and enhanced safety – key for electric vehicles, aerospace and high-performance applications. By replacing liquid electrolytes with solid ones, ASSBs reduce fire risk and allow for longer ranges or more compact packs. However, scaling this technology demands precision densification beyond the limits of calendaring or uniaxial pressing.
Warm Isostatic Pressing delivers superior density, defect-free structures, and improved conductivity. It also enables simultaneous densification of multi-layered cells, boosting capacity and lowering cost per kWh.
The new WIP series supports pressures up to 600MPa and temperatures to 145°C, with horizontal loading for high-throughput automation. Custom fixtures and a compact footprint further streamline production.
Quintus backs its systems with application support testing, and lifecycle services via its Battery Application Centres and Quintus® Care Programme.
