Vianode and Ateios Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the development of next-generation synthetic graphite electrodes. The agreement establishes a strategic pilot under which Vianode will supply high-performance anode graphite to support Ateios’s electrode production, pairing with the company’s PFA-free cathodes—lithium cobalt oxide, nickel manganese cobalt, and lithium iron phosphate—used in 95% of battery materials for consumer electronics, robotics, drones, mobility, and grid storage applications.
Initial volumes will be delivered from Vianode’s Via ONE facility in Norway, one of the world’s most sustainable graphite plants. As production capacity expands, supply will transition to the Via TWO plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
Stefan Bergold, Chief Commercial Officer at Vianode, noted that demand for batteries and advanced materials is growing rapidly across markets beyond electric vehicles, driven by requirements for performance, reliability, and bespoke form factors. Glen Kozeli, Director of Sales & Business Development Americas at Vianode, said the collaboration aims to provide scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manufacturing methods, strengthening the supply chain and reducing overall environmental impact.
Ateios Systems has gained recognition for its RaiCore™ electrode technology, showcased at the US Battery Show in October 2025. The platform enables high-speed manufacturing, high energy density, and chemical-free production while lowering costs. Developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scaled at Eastman Kodak, and benchmarked by the Battery Innovation Center, RaiCore integrates decades of expertise across multiple battery chemistries and formats. Under the agreement, Vianode and Ateios will work together to build, test, and deliver production-grade electrode samples.
Rajan Kumar, CEO of Ateios Systems, highlighted that the partnership allows battery manufacturers to pair high-quality synthetic graphite anodes with existing cathodes, optimizing the negative-to-positive electrode ratio to maximize energy density without additional research and development. Vianode’s anode graphite offers up to 90% lower CO₂ emissions compared to conventional production and supports faster charging, longer runtime, extended cycle life, and recyclability.
Source: Vianode News
