Eonix

Eonix, headquartered in Knoxville, accelerates advanced battery development for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and electronics using its ATLAS platform. Leveraging machine learning, Eonix enhances energy density, charging speed, and sustainability, partnering with major manufacturers to deliver efficient, reliable solutions across diverse industries.

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Eonix specializes in accelerating chemistry development for advanced battery solutions, addressing the increasing needs in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics markets. The company’s ATLAS platform, an automated materials discovery system, transforms traditional battery development by creating materials 37 times faster and reducing costs by 16 times compared to conventional methods.

Battery Technology

The ATLAS platform represents Eonix’s primary technological achievement, combining machine learning and quantum mechanics calculations to expedite materials discovery. This system enables rapid design and testing of new battery components, particularly focusing on electrolyte development and optimization.

Their technology portfolio includes non-flammable lithium-ion batteries specifically engineered for grid and defense applications. These batteries integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing processes, allowing for quick scaling and implementation. The company’s innovative approach to materials design has resulted in solutions that address specific industry challenges, such as improved thermal stability for automotive use and enhanced charging speeds for consumer electronics.

Eonix’s technical expertise extends to developing drop-in compatible electrolytes that work with current anodes, cathodes, and form factors. This compatibility ensures smooth integration into established production lines while delivering improved performance metrics. Their solutions operate effectively across various temperature ranges, making them suitable for extreme environment applications.

Recent Projects

In their most recent achievement, Eonix secured a $1.7 million contract from AFWERX to develop specialized electrolyte solutions. The company also received recognition from the Air Force through a Phase II STTR contract, focusing on creating scalable ultra-high-power batteries for applications including Directed Energy systems and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles.

The company plans to establish a pilot production line by the end of 2024, demonstrating their commitment to scaling operations and meeting growing market demands.

Investors

Eonix has received financial support through Small Business Innovation Research Awards and the National Science Foundation. Additional backing comes from Innovation Crossroads, operated by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Launch Tennessee through their matching program for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grants.