15 October 2026

Lindholmen Science Park, Göteborg, Sweden | Technical Conference, Exhibition and Networking

News

UKBIC designated an EAL accredited learning centre in battery manufacturing

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The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has been recognised as an accredited learning centre for battery manufacturing by EAL, the specialist skills partner and awarding organisation for engineering and manufacturing. This accreditation builds on the recent EAL approval of UKBIC’s Introduction to Battery Manufacturing and designates UKBIC’s training delivery as meeting EAL’s high quality assurance … Read more

The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) appoints Jason Watkins as its new Commercial Director

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The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), the UK’s national battery manufacturing development facility, has appointed Jason Watkins as its new Commercial Director. Watkins, who has more than 30 years of commercial experience, will be responsible for business development, sales, and customer project delivery, and will work as part of UKBIC’s Executive Team, reporting into Managing … Read more

PI-KEM Expands Battery Research Toolkit to Support Next-Generation Cell Development

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February 2026  PI-KEM Ltd has introduced a new range of battery materials and cell development solutions to support researchers and engineers working on advanced energy storage technologies. As demand grows for higher performance, scalable, and alternative battery chemistries, the expanded portfolio provides practical tools for investigating cell behaviour, optimising formulations, and accelerating the transition from … Read more

Battery Innovator Iontra Appoints Intralink to Drive China Expansion

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Fast-growing intelligent battery sensing and charge control innovator Iontra Inc has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to accelerate its expansion in China. Iontra has ambitious growth plans following its Series C funding round in November 2024, led by Volta Energy Technologies. US-based Iontra has developed patented intelligent battery sensing and charge control algorithms that enable real … Read more

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

Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries: Intensifying Innovation

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and Expanding Patent Activity in Q4 2025 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – January 20, 2026 │As worldwide R&D efforts in Li-ion batteries continue to intensify, silicon anode technology has become one of the major focuses of innovation. KnowMade’s Patent Monitoring Service for Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries enables you to stay ahead by closely following the latest technological advances … 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

Proventia and Morrow sign long-term master supply agreement for LFP battery cells

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Oulunsalo, Finland / Arendal, Norway, January 28, 2026 Proventia Oy (“Proventia”) and Morrow Batteries ASA (“Morrow”) have signed a Master Supply Agreement for long-term delivery of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for Proventia’s battery modules and packs used in off-highway machinery and industrial applications. The agreement covers prismatic LFP cells and allows the addition … Read more