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AM Batteries Launches Interactive Savings Calculator

In an industry-first move, AM Batteries (AMB), a trailblazer in dry battery electrode (DBE) manufacturing, has recently launched its inaugural interactive Savings Calculator. This innovative tool is designed to empower battery manufacturers by providing them with the ability to quickly gauge the financial and performance implications of adopting AMB's advanced Powder to Electrode™ dry-coating process. With just several essential inputs such as factory location, production capacity, cathode and anode materials, electrode thickness, process yield, and vendor tier, users can receive actionable insights regarding CAPEX, OPEX, and factory space requirements. Compared to traditional slurry-based methodologies, the interactive calculator delivers practical estimates based on real-world conditions.

CMO of AM Batteries, Lie Shi, expressed, "This tool transforms the value of dry electrode from theory into data. Within minutes, manufacturers can see how our Powder to Electrode™ process impacts their cost structure and the performance of the cells they produce." One notable example highlights that a battery cell manufacturer operating a 30 GWh gigafactory could potentially save over $100 million in annual operational expenses simply by shifting to dry electrodes. The tangible benefits include not only significant cost reductions but also improved performance metrics for cells produced, enhancing characteristics such as adhesion, areal loading, and longevity of cycles.

AM Batteries distinguishes its patented process by eliminating harmful solvents and energy-intensive drying ovens, significantly decreasing operational costs by more than 60 percent and capital expenditure by up to 40 percent. Furthermore, the facility footprint can be reduced by as much as one-third. Coupled with these cost efficiencies is an enhancement in battery performance which supports faster wetting, allows for binder flexibility, and improves recyclability of surplus powder. These specific advantages are beyond the reach of traditional slurry coating methods.

NO MORE GUESSWORK

Whether evaluating a pilot operation of 2 GWh or scaling up to a 40 GWh gigafactory, the Savings Calculator equips manufacturers across the entire battery value chain with the necessary tools to create data-backed business cases for the implementation of dry-electrode techniques. "We’ve eliminated uncertainties," Shi added, emphasizing that prospective clients can quantifiably assess the opportunities presented by dry electrodes in just a few minutes.

This essential tool is accessible to the public and can be found on AM Batteries' official website, providing an invaluable resource for those contemplating a transition to dry electrode manufacturing methods. For further information, visit www.am-batteries.com/benefits.

ABOUT AM BATTERIES

AM Batteries (AMB) is based in Billerica, Massachusetts, and specializes in bringing to market next-generation dry-electrode manufacturing solutions for lithium-ion batteries. Its revolutionary Powder to Electrode™ technology aims to eliminate hazardous solvents and drying ovens, resulting in significant reductions in CAPEX—up to 30 percent—and OPEX—over 50 percent. The technology not only supports faster charging and higher energy density but also reinforces the overall reliability and performance of batteries.

To learn more about AM Batteries and its pioneering efforts in the battery manufacturing sector, visit www.am-batteries.com.