Forge Nano and Group14 Technologies have announced a partnership to develop high-performance lithium-ion battery cells manufactured in the United States using a predominantly domestic material supply chain. The collaboration combines Group14’s SCC55 silicon-carbon composite materials with Forge Nano’s Atomic Armor® atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology and existing U.S. cell production infrastructure.
Group14’s SCC55 material is known to deliver higher energy density and faster charging compared with traditional graphite anodes. Forge Nano applies its Atomic Armor® nanocoating around individual silicon-carbon particles, creating an ultra-thin protective layer that minimizes side reactions, enhances cycle life and supports greater durability under rapid-charge conditions.
By integrating these technologies, the companies aim to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation batteries for defense, aerospace and grid energy storage applications. The approach is designed to ensure scalable domestic production, reduce reliance on overseas supply chains and meet evolving U.S. policy directives that prioritize secure, home-grown critical technologies.
“As demand grows for domestically manufactured, high-performance battery technologies, combining advanced materials innovation with scalable U.S. production capacity is increasingly important,” said Paul Lichty, CEO of Forge Nano. “Our collaboration with Group14 strengthens Forge Nano’s position as a domestic battery manufacturing platform capable of delivering differentiated performance with a resilient supply chain.”
Rick Luebbe, CEO and co-founder of Group14, added, “SCC55 is already proven in some of the world’s highest-performance batteries. Forge Nano has built the kind of domestic manufacturing platform needed to bring that performance to defense and aerospace customers at scale. Together, we’re delivering a domestically sourced, high-performance cell that can be integrated into customer roadmaps today.”
The partnership supports recent U.S. initiatives, including requirements under the National Defense Authorization Act, that seek to expand domestic production of critical technologies and reduce dependence on foreign sources. Both companies emphasize that this collaboration reflects a broader commitment to strengthening the U.S. battery ecosystem through innovation, advanced manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Source: Forge Nano News Release
