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| | GĒL | Sebastian Arcadius Wilkosz | Etc. |
Individual
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Energy Storage
| Electron Transfer Battery Systems | Developing revolutionary technologies for societal benifit. |
| IL |
| | Hatch Associates Consulting, Inc | Douglas Austin | Director, Business Development |
Large Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| | With more than 65 years experience working across the entire battery value-chain (mining & refining, chemicals, components, cell design & manufacture, & battery recycling), Hatch offers its clients expertise in site selection, engineering, design, procurement, construction management, operational readiness, commissioning, and ongoing support. Hatch ownership is comprised of the more than 10,000 employees located around the globe and operating in more than 150 countries, delivering a vendor-agnostic, standards-based approach to project planning, execution, and delivery. |
| IL |
| | W.A.R.4Life We Are Ready 4 Life | Jason Williams | Executive Director |
Non-Profit
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Advanced Manufacturing
| | Background:
With years of collective experience in the energy sector, our team brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the DOE. We have successfully navigated complex projects and initiatives, demonstrating our ability to deliver results and drive impactful change. Our track record showcases our commitment to excellence and innovation in every endeavor we undertake.
Interest:
We are deeply committed to advancing the DOE's mission and contributing to the transformation of the energy landscape. Our team is passionate about tackling pressing energy challenges, promoting sustainability, and driving innovation across the sector. We recognize the importance of collaboration and are eager to partner with the DOE to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Capabilities:
We offer a diverse range of capabilities that align with the DOE's priorities and objectives. From expertise in funding opportunities and business development to proficiency in technology innovation and project management, we possess the skills and resources needed to support and enhance the DOE's initiatives. Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to address complex challenges comprehensively and develop effective solutions that drive tangible impact.
In summary, WAR4Life stands ready to collaborate with the Department of Energy to advance its mission and accelerate progress towards a sustainable energy future. With our background, interest, and capabilities, we are well-positioned to be a valuable partner in achieving shared objectives and delivering meaningful outcomes. |
| NC |
| | Transfr, Inc | Faith Murphree | Director, Funding |
Small Business
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Workforce and Economic Development
| | Transfr is a virtual reality (VR) platform that provides immersive workforce training and access to various in-demand jobs. It creates seamless pathways from classrooms to careers, equipping the workforce of tomorrow with essential skills that lead to sustainable employment. Using VR headsets, trainees can enter digital worlds and interact with content that simulates 350+ diverse workplace scenarios, such as manufacturing robotics, installing solar panels, or auto body/collision repair. These realistic simulations provide participants with hands-on training within a safe, flexible virtual environment accommodating diverse learning styles and abilities. As trainees interact with the content, a digital coach guides them through essential tasks, providing personalized instruction, constructive feedback, and performance assessments. Transfr incorporates challenges and exercises to maintain trainee engagement, providing real-time feedback within the virtual environment, thereby contributing to skill retention and increased engagement. These simulations serve various purposes, such as providing career exploration opportunities for both youth and adult jobseekers, facilitating onboarding for new employees, conducting regular assessments (e.g., annual skills training), and serving as a recruiting tool in local regions to enhance industry and occupation awareness. |
| NY |
| | Business-Higher Education Forum | Frank Avery | Managing Director |
Non-Profit
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Workforce and Economic Development
| | The Business-Higher Education Forum is the leading national non-profit organization that connects business and higher education to align and scale solutions to meet emerging and persistent talent needs in advanced skills areas like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and clean energy technologies. With 45 years of experience building high-impact, inclusive pathways across higher education and into work, BHEF is the national voice convening and catalyzing partnerships across higher education and business leaders that create accelerated and effective talent solutions. Business and university leaders join together with BHEF to lead innovation at their organizations and in the field to integrate and align learning and work to meet the changing talent needs of learners, workers, businesses and the competitiveness of our nation. |
| DC |
| | Coral Wings Academy | Matthew Sims | Educator |
Academic
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Energy Storage
| Introduction to Drone Flight Operations | Providing education and training to young high school students about the concepts of electrical storage, electrical control systems, battery composition, battery run times, consumption rates, discharge rates, and more in relation to drone flight.
Additionally, we are aiming to ensure full lifecycle education is part of the curriculum so that the rare earth metals that are used to make high discharge lithium ion/polymer battery packs are recaptured and able to reach a proper recycling facility. The goal is to educate and implement a battery recycling program within the US Virgin Islands to keep our landfill free of valuable materials. |
| VI |
| | Borman Specialty Materials | William Golden | Director |
Small Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| | Borman Specialty Materials (“Borman”) is the leading producer of electrolytic manganese dioxide (“EMD) in the United States and the highest quality producer in the world with a current capacity of 25,000 metric tons of manganese-based cathode material per year. As an earth abundant cathode material, manganese is critical to the green transition of the United States economy.
Borman’s products, include but are not limited to, EMD, lithiated EMD (“Li-EMD”), high purity lithium manganese oxide (“LMO”) and LMO with nickel additive (“LMNO”). Borman produces MnSO4 solution as an intermediate product.
Borman's research and development team is working on cobalt-free, high voltage cathode materials. Borman holds several patents for the production of high purity LMO and LMNO. Borman seeks to leverage the deep knowledge of manganese chemistry of its team.
Borman is located in Henderson, Nevada on a 120-acre industrial site that dates back to 1942. Borman has access to abundant hydropower via the Hoover Dam as well as control over a pre-existing power system capable of consistently delivering power in excess of 1 gigawatt.
Borman has a highly skilled workforce and provides significant training to its employees.
Borman is seeking to partner with downstream customers as well as those engaged in research and development to expand the use and quality of its products. |
| NV |
| | Honeywell | Bill McShane | Director of Business Development, NAR |
Large Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| Battery Material processing and Manufacturing | Honeywell can bring high-performance technology for each step in the Lithium-ion battery manufacturing process and beyond – integrated metrology with controls to reduce scrap, improve yields and minimize carbon footprint – and how to improve cell performance and uniformity to meet increasing quality demands of electric vehicle and BESS manufacturers. Honeywell’s Manufacturing Excellence Platform with connected QMS tracks production process, identifies deviations and anomalies, and provides real-time “cost-based” feedback. This helps to reduce quality deviations and the risk of production errors. Manufacturers can improve the efficiency, quality, and safety of their production processes, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. This integrated approach of operational and quality management along with financial cost effectiveness is a key differentiator for gigafactories seeking to be successful in this rapidly expanding global industry.
The greatest hurdle confronting the electric vehicle market is the need to reduce the cost of vehicles to broaden their mainstream adoption. In turn, Lithium-ion battery (LiB) manufacturers face acute pressure based on commitments to produce reliable quantities of high-grade
batteries at the lowest possible cost.
I look forward working with you
Bill |
| NJ |
| | Georgia Southern University | Hossein Taheri | Assistant Professor and Director of LANDTIE Lab |
Academic
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Advanced Manufacturing
| | LANDTIE has positioned itself as a hub for innovative research, particularly in Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT&E), In-line monitoring, and Metrology for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials.
Our profound interest aligns seamlessly with the research focus of LANDTIE. Our emphasis on nondestructive evaluation and characterization of materials resonates with our passion for advancing techniques that ensure the structural integrity and quality of materials. Additionally, the lab's commitment to in-situ monitoring and control for manufacturing processes aligns with our keen interest in developing and implementing real-time monitoring systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Beyond NDT&E, our interest extends to the realm of advanced manufacturing and material processing techniques. We are particularly intrigued by the ongoing research in metal additive manufacturing, Friction Stir Welding, Cold Spray, and the development of novel techniques for processing polymers and composites. These areas of interest reflect a commitment to staying at the forefront of manufacturing technologies and contributing to the advancement of materials science.
Aligned research interests, educational background, and hands-on experiences position us as a research partner ready to actively contribute to the lab's mission of advancing manufacturing technologies and materials science. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with fellow researchers to drive impactful advancements within the realm of advanced nondestructive testing and manufacturing processes. |
| GA |
| | United Steelworkers (USW) | Chris Salm | Assistant Director, Organizing |
Non-Profit
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Workforce and Economic Development
| Labor Union | United Steelworkers (USW) is North America’s largest industrial union, representing 1.2 million members and retirees across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Workers in our union are leaders in their communities and perform work in almost every sector of the economy, including heavy industry, advanced manufacturing, fuel extraction & refining, and energy production. Our union is committed to partnering with employers who want to create high-quality jobs and support healthy communities. We are eager to collaborate to overcome barriers and achieve shared goals to ensure broadly-shared prosperity in the transition to clean energy.
USW has extensive experience applying for and securing funding for programs that support working people. United Steelworkers has expertise in:
Workforce Recruitment & Development—Our union has worked with employers of all sizes to recruit diverse workforces. We have also developed and secured funding for many different models of pre- and post-employment training and upskilling, from pre-apprenticeship basic skills development to advanced manufacturing certifications. We have collaborated with companies to build training programs that are tailored to both employer and regional needs.
Project De-Risking—USW has supported endeavors with partner employers to build high quality and stable workforces. United Steelworkers is also on the forefront of creating proactive training programs that encourage safe, healthy, and productive workplaces.
Pro-Worker, Pro-Industry Advocacy— USW utilizes our resources and mobilizes our members to advocate for policy and legislation at the local, state, and federal levels that create high-quality job opportunities and support the needs of our members. |
| PA |
| | Cybernetics Industries, Inc. | Russell Watkins | COO |
Small Business
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Advanced electrification technologies
| Batteries Mfg., Gird Development, Facilities Support | Products:
Automation Equipment ● Computer and Control Systems ●
Electrical Products ● Electronics ● Energy Management
Products ● Generators ● HVACR Equipment and Supplies
Services:
Consulting ● Computer Support ● Document Scanning ●
Energy Management ● Environmental Planning ● Facilities
Support Services ● Facilities Assessments , plus MEP ●
Building Automation (BAS) ● Inspection & Instrumentation
Services ● Program Management ● Project Management ●
Studies ● Training |
| TX |
| | Richardson Electronics | Lun Jiang | Business Development Manager |
Large Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| 7: Commercial-scale Domestic Production of Non-Lithium Based Battery Cell and Systems | Richardson Electronics is well-equipped to provide hosting infrastructure for the automated production line, encompassing facilities, testing equipment, and power connections, among other resources. Additionally, the Richardson Electronics team, comprising electronics engineers, sales and marketing professionals, quality assurance experts, and R&D project managers, can actively participate to ensure the seamless implementation of a production line utilizing cutting-edge technology. With 250,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space, Richardson Electronics can facilitate experimentation and small-scale demonstrations. |
| IL |
| | AM Freight LLC | Alan Gellangarin | Ceo |
Small Business
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Other
| | Sourcing of the following minerals or mining site ,establishing a processing plant in the Philippines/Asia ,transportation of the following
Cobalt: Another important element, plays a significant role in the refining and processing of cobalt and is a major supplier to battery manufacturers.
Nickel: Philippines is 2nd among the world's largest producers of nickel..
Graphite: a key component in lithium-ion batteries. |
| NV |
| | OLI Systems, Inc. | Vineeth Ram | Chief Sustainability Officer |
Small Business
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Other
| | OLI has extensive experience assisting companies with the extraction and purification of Li, Co, Ni, and REE from ores, brines, and recycled batteries through application of our predictive process modeling software for electrolyte & aqueous chemical systems. Our extensive database of thermodynamic properties enables accurate prediction of the solution and phase chemistry of these key elements as well as the inorganic waste to deliver actionable insights. Our modeling capabilities can uniquely address complex electrolyte chemistry, mineral scaling, and corrosion while optimizing process designs and operations across a broad range of industries. With a presence in 40 countries and a successful track record spanning five decades of research and innovation partnerships with the US DOE and commercial organizations, OLI has an engaged partner ecosystem of technology and go-to-market partners.
OLI is interested in R&D collaboration opportunities to apply and expand its technical capabilities to support emerging battery materials processing applications across TRLs from bench and pilot scale to process design and operations, including monitoring and automation. Our capabilities are particularly relevant to supporting companies applying to AOIs 1a, 2a, 2b, 5a, and 5b.
Lithium hydroxide production and direct lithium extraction are part of OLI’s core competencies. We recently completed a DOE funded project in California on lithium extraction and purification from salt and sea brine. OLI was the principal process simulation expert consultant and OLI software was used extensively. We have the most extensive chemistry property database for lithium purification, and we have a kinetics-based model for lithium uptake by DLE media, enabling rigorous and accurate insights that can be used to improve process efficiency and reduce technical risk during scale up.
OLI also has deep expertise in simulating the chemistry of hydrometallurgical processes for many metals and their solid phases. Our proprietary battery metals database enables accurate simulation of solid-liquid separations, adsorption and solvent extraction mechanisms, oxidation-reduction, and other process-critical mechanisms. |
| NJ |
| | Salient Energy, Inc. | Brian Adams | Chief Technology Officer |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| Zi Storage Supply Chain- Manufacturing | We are Salient Energy, a Canadian company located in Dartmouth, NS, developing a new battery technology. Our rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (obviously) utilize zinc as well as manganese dioxide as electrode materials and a water-based electrolyte. They are completely non-flammable and, therefore, a safe alternative to Li-ion which is subject to well-known material supply chain constraints. We have been developing the technology since 2017 and are currently setting up a pilot manufacturing facility to produce high-capacity cells. We are interested in this teaming opportunity because we are in the planning process of scaling manufacturing and establishing a North American supply chain for raw materials. Tentatively, our first factory will have a production capacity of 2 GWh of zinc-ion cells per year, equivalent to ~10,000 tons of zinc metal annually. This feedstock is more abundant than those needed for Li-ion storage globally and nationally. The Zi storage industry in North America will be a critical alternative to lithium-ion storage in our energy transition. |
| ZZ |
| | University of Texas at Austin | Dengguo Wu | Director |
Academic
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Energy Storage
| | Make battery from raw materials to cell assembly and to cell test. |
| TX |
| | Wirtz Manufacturing | Mike Romeo | Vice President |
Small Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| | Wirtz Manufacturing Company, headquartered in Port Huron, MI, has played a pivotal role in shaping the global energy storage market. Since revolutionizing Lead-Acid Battery plate making technology in 1935 (US Pat. 2,079,727), consumers have relied on Wirtz equipment for the safe and reliable manufacture of lead-acid batteries to support countless industries.
Wirtz Manufacturing is a fourth generation vertically integrated technology leader that leverages in-house R&D, engineering, sales, manufacturing, and technical service, to provide a total solutions package. From harvesting grain to delivering mail, and from navigating the golf course to navigating outer space, Wirtz has provided the technology to deploy energy when and where it is needed. With 124 active global patents, and hundreds of patents laying the framework for today’s expertise, the Wirtz advantage is unmatched in energy storage.
Today, Wirtz is committed to seeking partnerships with innovative market leaders interested in growth through new technology, with a specific focus in Europe, India, APAC, and the Americas. Wirtz currently has active projects involving several battery chemistries/constructs including but not limited to Lead-Acid, Bipolar, Lithium (several), Nickel Zinc, Zinc Air, Nickel Cadmium, Carbon Additive, and Super Cap technologies. |
| MI |
| | The Congolese-American Battery Precursor Corporation (CABP) | Elijah Lubala | Director |
Small Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| Battery Material Precursors | The Congolese-American Battery Precursor Corporation (CABP), with its foundational expertise in advanced manufacturing and materials science, is dedicated to contributing significantly to the global battery supply chain. Our project, centered around establishing a state-of-the-art cathode precursor production facility in Kolwezi, DRC, is designed to meet the burgeoning needs of the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage sectors.
Our interest in this project stems from a strategic understanding of the critical role that the DRC plays in the global cobalt supply, vital for high-nickel cathode materials. By situating our facility in Kolwezi, we aim to leverage the region's rich mineral resources and industrial capacity, addressing key challenges such as the dependency on single-source suppliers and the need for diversification in the global supply chain. This initiative is in direct response to the objectives outlined in the Department of Energy’s Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0003099, seeking to enhance the U.S. capacity in critical battery materials and promote economic resilience.
CABP's capabilities are anchored in our innovative approach to precursor synthesis and processing. Our facility is planned to begin operations with an initial capacity of 10,000 metric tons, scalable up to 100,000 metric tons, allowing us to adapt swiftly to evolving market demands. We will utilize the railway and local hydroelectric power to ensure sustainable and cost-effective operations, reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility.
A key feature of our operational model is the dual-structure approach, combining U.S.-based intellectual and managerial expertise with the DRC's resource and labor market benefits. This synergistic model is poised to enhance overall efficiency and drive innovation in the battery materials sector.
CABP is poised to make a significant impact on the U.S. domestic supply chain by increasing the domestic capacity for high-demand cathode materials and implementing production methods that reduce costs and improve energy efficiency. Our contribution to the FOA Teaming Partners List represents our commitment to collaborating with like-minded entities to reinforce the U.S.'s strategic position in the renewable energy sector, thus contributing to national security and economic resilience. |
| NY |
| | Nano-C, Inc | Darren Bischoff | VP of Business Development |
Small Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| Nanocarbon Manufacturing for Conductive Battery Additives | Nano-C is a leading developer and manufacturer of nanocarbon materials like carbon nanotubes and fullerenes with over 20+ years’ experience. Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT) are being designed into high silicon anode electrodes due to their role in structural reinforcement as well as high electrical and thermal conductivity. The benefits are alleviating volume expansion, enhancing electrical conductivity, maintaining structural integrity, facilitating lithium-ion diffusion and increasing energy density. Nano-C is seeking to optimize manufacture and use of SWCNT additives in high silicon anode battery cells and further scale its industrial process to multi-ton scale for a domestic supply chain. Competitive products from foreign countries of concern (FCOC) are Russia and China which are the only industrial scale options available today. Ideal partnerships would be battery cell companies, manufacturers of conductive additives like carbon black, manufacturers of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) or graphene, makers of other battery additives or dispersion technologies. Beyond silicon anodes the use of nanocarbons like SWCNTs have several other battery use cases including cathodes, conductive coatings on current collectors and other EV battery pack materials. |
| MA |
| | Brookhaven National Laboratory | Amy Marschilok | Scientist and division manager |
Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)
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Energy Storage
| | The Interdisciplinary Science Department performs research to help the Nation meet its exponentially growing energy needs over the next century and beyond. The Energy Storage Division conducts leading-edge research into the most promising energy storage technologies for applications ranging from consumer electronics to vehicle technologies to grid-level energy storage. Within our dry room facilities, we can assemble pouch cells up to 2Ah.
-In Situ and Operando Analysis: We have expertise in mechanistic characterization of the electrochemical energy storage processes from the material level to the systems level, to elucidate productive and parasitic processes within functioning batteries.
-Vehicle Technologies: Our research includes study and preparation of novel materials and electrodes for high energy, high power, and safe batteries including those capable of fast charge and function in extreme environments.
-Grid-level Storage: We are focused on developing electrochemical energy storage systems based on sustainable materials for safe, long life batteries. |
| NY |
| | BDO USA | Dan Durst | Managing Director |
Large Business
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Other
| Award Administration | BDO Knows Grants Management. In the ever-evolving grants landscape, BDO emerges as a guiding force, offering a seamless journey through the complete lifecycle of grants management. BDO partners with organizations seeking the following capabilities:
Capability 1: Crafting Visions - Pre-Award Support
Embarking on the grants journey, our clients find solace in BDO's adeptness at transforming abstract ideas into compelling narratives. With meticulous attention to detail, we assist in articulating project concepts, ensuring they resonate with grantors. BDO supports organizations with the development of compelling concept papers and convincing full applications. A team of budgeting and indirect cost rate negotiation experts complements our grant writing expertise.
Capability 2: Sustaining Triumphs - Post Award Administration
The grant journey does not end with the notice of award; it transforms into a partnership sustained by compliance and reporting. BDO's commitment to ensuring adherence to grant terms and conditions is unwavering. Our experts seamlessly support the accounting, procurement, property management, and cyber related responsibilities of the largest grant recipients.
Capability 3: Bridging Horizons - Technology Integration
In an era dominated by technology, BDO does not merely adapt; it leads. Our grants management experts are enabled with innovative technology, bringing forth a wave of efficiency to our clients. From accounting to subaward administration, our experts identify the right solutions for each clients’ unique needs.
Capability 4: Echoes of Success - Impact Reporting
The soul of BDO's journey lies in the success stories etched in collaboration with our clients and their programs. Through quantitative metrics and qualitative milestones, BDO designs compliant and insightful reporting frameworks to address awarding agency demands. |
| VA |
| | Fedsprout | Aalap Shah | President and CEO |
Small Business
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Other
| Community Benefits, Project Planning, and Project Reporting | Fedsprout helps businesses and non-profits secure government funding and provide support during project execution. We help strategize, plan, and ensure successful projects when working with the federal government, especially when it comes to clean energy and other DOE initiatives.
Area of Technical Expertise: Community Benefits Planning for Proposals, Community Engagement, Implementation of Community Benefits Plans, Clean Energy Demonstration Planning. We are experts in community engagement, workforce development, DEIA, and Justice 40. We have technical experts that have been a part of many DOE proposal submissions and projects.
Brief Description of Capabilities: We help write, strategize, and implement community benefits plans for proposals and projects. We provide planning and strategy for successful government-funded projects. Our experts are familiar with federal regulations, budgeting, and compliance.
Area of Interest: Partnering for Community Benefits, Successful Demonstration Planning, Project Reporting, and other aspects from proposal preparation through project completion |
| NJ |
| | Davis-Standard LLC | Jay Baxter | Commercial Product Director |
Large Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| Battery separator equipment manufacturer | Davis-Standard has a long history of the manufacturing of battery separator with acquired companies Egan, Black-Clawson, and Brampton Engineering. We manufacture cast film, blown film, coating, laminating, extrusion coated, and many other roll to roll machines, whether it be film, foil, paper, nonwoven, etc. that is converted. We have completed over 40 projects for the lithium ion as well as solid state battery industries. We have the capability of producing wide 4+meters assets that run in excess of 1000 meters/minute depending on the application. We use automatic roll handling, roll loading, roll unloading, etc. in order to reduce manpower requirements. To be clear, we make the machines that make battery separator and anode/cathode foils.
We would like to partner with companies that are installing new capacity of battery separator or cathode/anode foil. Davis-Standard can produce the machines for any size facility. We do not have interest in making films and foils ourselves. We make the machines to make films and foils. |
| NY |
| | University of Alaska Anchorage | Lee Ann Munk | Professor of Geochemistry |
Academic
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Other
| Lithium in emerging domestic resources (brines and clays) | My extended research team of geoscientists, hyrogeologists, sedimentologists, and geochemists from a multi-university consortium have 13+ years experience investigating both domestic and international lithium brine and clay deposits. We have advanced the science around how the deposits form and their site specific mineralogy and environments of deposition that control where and how lithium is sequestered. We are interested in teaming with industry in the areas of improving subsurface characterization and extraction of lithium brines and in novel methods of lithium recovery from volcanic sedimentary lithium clay deposits. Some of the team is also working to characterize REE deposits and algal mining of REEs. |
| AK |
| | ultralife Corporation | Ron Wang | Manager of Research and Development |
Large Business
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Advanced Manufacturing
| Battery Production | Lithium cell and battery production, Lithium Extrusion, Pouch, Cylindrical, and prismatic cell assembly. Extensive testing capability (UN/DOT38.3, MILPRF, TSO, ESD, EMI, Cycling, Nail, Shock, Vibration, Loose cargo, Salt Fog, immersion, altitude, flame). Dryroom capability, aqueous thick paste coating technology. |
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