Morrisville, North Carolina
Forge Battery’s proprietary Atomic Armor technology applies ultra-thin nanocoatings to battery materials, enhancing durability and extending cycle life. The manufacturing process uses lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC 811) cathodes and silicon oxide (SiOx) graphite composite anodes in 21700 and 18650 cylindrical cells, designed for high-voltage stability and IRA compliance.
The flagship Supercell SC58 delivers 301 Wh/kg energy density and 5.65 Ah capacity. Products include 21700 and 18650 cylindrical cells tailored for aerospace and defense standards.
In 2024, Forge Battery secured a $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand its North Carolina gigafactory from 1 GWh to 3 GWh annually and launched a supplemental manufacturing line in Colorado for customer trials ahead of full-scale production at Morrisville in 2026.
Forge Battery is primarily funded by its parent company, Forge Nano, Inc., which has committed $140M to expand its lithium-ion cell production facility in Morrisville, North Carolina. This investment is supplemented by $100M in non-dilutive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. Additional private investors include Hanwha Corporate Venture Capital, Orion Infrastructure Capital, Catalus Capital, and Ascent Funds. The expansion is further supported by North Carolina Job Development Investment Grants and tax exemptions.
