Quintus Technologies, a leader in high-pressure equipment production, has recently launched the MIB 120, a compact isostatic battery press designed specifically for laboratory settings. The system addresses the requirements of the research community by offering a space-saving design and minimal need for additional infrastructure. This new press provides the same outstanding results as larger Quintus battery presses, making it an invaluable tool for universities and institutes engaged in isostatic battery pressing studies.
In a departure from the original article, Peter Henning, Director of Marketing and Sales at Quintus Technologies, stated that they have meticulously tailored the MIB 120 based on feedback from cell design engineers. The pressure and temperature parameters have been standardized across the Quintus battery press line, allowing for seamless scaling up of cell or pouch sizes while maintaining process integrity and quality.
Isostatic pressing, unlike other compression techniques, has proven to be an effective method for overcoming challenges in solid-state battery development. Isostatic pressure is critical for closing the porosity in coated composite layers within these batteries, resulting in optimal electrochemical performance. It also enables uniform compression of both small and large multilayer cells, preserving component structure and preventing defects or inhomogeneities.
Quintus Technologies has garnered an impressive number of orders for its isostatic battery presses from a diverse range of customers, including start-ups and OEM-level companies. Their presses are playing a pivotal role in research, development, and mass production of solid-state batteries.
Jan Söderström, CEO and President of Quintus Technologies, emphasized the safety advantages of solid-state batteries over conventional lithium-ion cells. Solid-state batteries eliminate the risk of thermal runaways and offer improved energy density, shorter charging times, and a smaller carbon footprint.
The MIB 120 is capable of reaching pressures of 600 MPa (87,022 psi) and temperatures of 140°C (284°F), making it fully scalable for industrial presses. The press is designed with high-temperature uniformity, ensuring reproducible results that can be easily transferred to mass production settings once concepts have been validated.
Quintus Technologies prides itself on building long-term customer relationships and offers additional value through access to research partners and trials in their Customer Application Centers. These collaborations support Quintus’s commitment to leveraging high-pressure technology to advance sustainability in the solid-state battery supply chain.
Quintus Technologies launches compact isostatic battery press for laboratory settings
Quintus Technologies, a leader in high-pressure equipment production, has recently introduced the MIB 120, a compact isostatic battery press designed for laboratory use. This press is specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the research community by offering a space-saving design and minimal need for additional infrastructure. It provides the same excellent results as larger Quintus battery presses, making it a valuable tool for universities and institutes studying isostatic battery pressing.
Isostatic pressing in solid-state battery development
Isostatic pressing is a compression technique used in solid-state battery development. Unlike other methods, isostatic pressure proves to be effective in overcoming challenges in this field. By applying isostatic pressure, the porosity in coated composite layers within the batteries can be closed, resulting in optimal electrochemical performance. Isostatic pressing also enables the uniform compression of small and large multilayer cells, preserving the structure and preventing defects or inhomogeneities.
Solid-state batteries and their advantages
According to Jan Söderström, CEO and President of Quintus Technologies, solid-state batteries offer significant safety advantages over conventional lithium-ion cells. These batteries eliminate the risk of thermal runaways and provide improved energy density, shorter charging times, and a smaller carbon footprint.
The capabilities of the MIB 120
The MIB 120 is capable of reaching pressures of 600 MPa (87,022 psi) and temperatures of 140°C (284°F). It is fully scalable for industrial presses, making it suitable for mass production. The press is designed with high-temperature uniformity, ensuring reproducible results that can be easily transferred to mass production settings.
Customer value and commitment to sustainability
Quintus Technologies values long-term customer relationships and offers additional benefits through access to research partners and trials in their Customer Application Centers. These collaborations support the company’s commitment to using high-pressure technology to advance sustainability in the solid-state battery supply chain.
Key Terms and Definitions:
– Isostatic pressing: A compression technique used in solid-state battery development. It applies equal pressure from all directions to achieve uniform compression.
– Solid-state batteries: Battery technology that uses solid materials rather than liquid or gel electrolytes. They offer advantages such as improved safety, energy density, and charging times.
– Thermal runaway: A condition where a battery’s core temperature rapidly increases, leading to a self-perpetuating reaction that can cause explosions or fires.
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