15 October 2026

Eriksbergshallen, Maskingatan 11, 417 64 Göteborg, Sweden | Technical Conference, Exhibition and Networking

Battery Manufacturing

UKBIC publishes new White paper addressing air entrainment challenges in battery electrode manufacturing

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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

Unlock the Future of Li-ion Innovation with KnowMade’s Latest Patent Landscape Report on LMFP Batteries (2026)

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SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – February 2, 2026 │ The global transition to electrification and decarbonization is intensifying the race to develop next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies. Among the most promising advancements is lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), a cathode chemistry that combines safety, cost-efficiency and elevated energy performance. Today, KnowMade is excited to announce the release … Read more

UKBIC’s ‘original’ Introduction to Battery Manufacturing Course given EAL Approval

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The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has announced that its Introduction to Battery Manufacturingtraining course has been formally approved by EAL, the specialist awarding body for high quality engineering and manufacturing qualifications and assessments. The training course, which was first launched in March 2024, is designed to give delegates a comprehensive introduction to battery manufacturing.  It provides … Read more

Altris and Draslovka Partner to Scale Europe’s First Sodium-ion Battery Technology Supply Chain

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Altris, a Swedish sodium-ion battery developer, and Draslovka, a global leader in speciality chemicals, have entered a strategic partnership to build Europe’s first industrial-scale sodium-ion cathode value chain. Under the comprehensive agreement that includes a total 19.3 MEUR in-kind investment by Draslovka in Altris, the two companies will scale fully connected production of Altris’ patented … Read more

Teaming up for autonomy: Europe’s race to build its own battery power

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Gigafactories are key to Europe’s strategic autonomy, but years of outsourcing have left the continent reliant on foreign technology. This is why industry and research are now teaming up to regain control of the machines that power the transition. Because the experts’ warning is clear: “If we don’t produce batteries here, we’ll keep losing money … Read more

BASQUEVOLT kicks off EIC Accelerator project to drive solid-state battery electrolyte technology in Europe

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BASQUEVOLT has officially kicked off its European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator project, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to accelerate the development and industrialisation of solid-state battery electrolyte technology in Europe. Selected by the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator programme, BASQUEVOLT is receiving strategic support and €2.5 million grant to advance the next generation … Read more

Skeleton Technologies Opens SuperBattery Factory in Finland Providing One Gigawatt of AI Power

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Skeleton Technologies, Europe’s leading manufacturer of high-power energy storage solutions, announced the official opening of its SuperBattery factory in Varkaus, Finland, and total investment of 50 million euros in the factory. The new facility is Europe’s first site producing high-power batteries for AI data centers, and the first globally to industrialize backup power systems for … Read more

Leclanché and CINEA Sign €74.2 Million Grant Agreement to Support Sustainable Battery Production in Europe

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YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 10 November 2025 – Leclanché SA, and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) have signed a €74.2 million grant agreement to support the industrial deployment of sustainable battery cell manufacturing technologies in Europe. The agreement follows Leclanché’s pre-selection in July 2025 to continue the grant preparation phase as one of six pioneering … Read more

Asahi Kasei licenses novel electrolyte technology to EAS Batteries for the market launch of an ultra-high power cell

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DUESSELDORF – November 4, 2025 – Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei and German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries signed a license agreement for the use of Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology. The electrolyte will be used in EAS’ novel ultra-high power lithium-ion battery cell using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode. The electrolyte’s high ionic conductivity contributes … Read more

November 12-13 – Two-Day Online Auction by Tiger Group Features Battery Manufacturing and Lab Equipment from Natron Energy 

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SANTA CLARA, California, and HOLLAND, Michigan (10/XX/2025)—In an assignment for the benefit of creditors, Tiger Group today announced a major two-day online auction (Nov. 12-13) of assets from sodium-ion battery manufacturer Natron Energy. The assets, many of which are either new or minimally used, were originally valued at approximately $74 million. They come from Natron Energy’s closed … Read more