Adden Energy has launched a new research and development pilot production line aimed at scaling the manufacturing of dynamically stable lithium metal batteries. The advanced production line, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, focuses on batteries that exceed the performance of current market offerings by leveraging the concept of dynamic stability, a phenomenon initially discovered at Harvard University. This approach facilitates the integration of lithium metal and all-solid-state battery technologies, resulting in products that offer enhanced energy density, faster charging rates, and improved safety features.
“Our initial prototypes had already shown 50% improvement in energy density over current lithium-ion technology with the added benefits of charging in under 10 minutes and being non-flammable,” said Adden Energy Chief Product Officer Dr. Pu Zhang. “Now we have shown we can manufacture these batteries on the same equipment that is commonly used for lithium-ion production, which gives us a clear route to scale-up and manufacturing.”
Dr. Pu Zhang, Adden Energy’s Chief Product Officer, highlighted the significance of these advancements, noting that the ability to manufacture high-performance batteries using standard industry equipment provides a clear pathway to large-scale production. This innovation not only reduces manufacturing costs by approximately 30% but also makes the batteries more accessible for applications such as electric vehicles (EVs).
The new pilot line has already attracted orders from automakers and other industrial clients who are interested in validating the performance of these next-generation batteries in their respective applications. The commissioning event for the production line, held on January 28th, was attended by Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao, who also serves as the Chair of MassVentures. Hao praised Adden Energy for its entrepreneurial spirit and its role in building domestic manufacturing capabilities while creating high-tech jobs within the Commonwealth.
“Adden Energy’s story is a perfect example of the entrepreneurial excellence we have in Massachusetts,” said Hao. “The company is a Harvard spin-out, commercializing breakthrough energy science, building domestic manufacturing, and creating high-tech jobs for the Commonwealth.”
MassVentures has been a key supporter of Adden Energy since its inception at Harvard University, initially providing a Catalyst grant and later participating in the company’s Seed round in 2022 and Series A funding in 2024. Adden Energy aims to achieve full production capacity by the summer, positioning the company to meet the growing global demand for advanced battery technologies in the EV market.
Source: Newschannel Nebraska
