Highlights from the 41st Annual International Battery Seminar and Exhibition
In sunny Orlando, Florida, the 41st Annual International Battery Seminar &
Exhibition served as a platform to showcase the latest updates and advancements
in energy storage technology. From March 12th to March 15th,
experts from around the world gathered to exchange insights and innovations
shaping the future of batteries across various applications. The event provided
a comprehensive overview of the industry's landscape with four distinct
scientific programs—R&D, Manufacturing, Applications, and Engineering—featuring
over 280 speakers."
Among the notable presentations was one delivered by Ph.D. Andrew Cook from Beneq, a key partner in the ARMS consortium. Dr. Cook's talk, titled 'Roll-to-Roll ALD Coatings for Battery Cell Interfaces,' was part of the Manufacturing program's section on 'Advances in Cell Manufacturing.' Through his presentation, Dr. Cook elucidated the crucial role of advanced coatings in enhancing battery performance, offering valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to improve energy storage solutions.
Dr. Cook joined Beneq in 2021 as a Process Development Engineer and has been investigating how ALD coatings and processes can be used to modify interface surfaces, which has been shown to improve battery performance. His expertise lies in scaling up ALD to roll-to-roll (R2R) and battery technologies for manufacturing readiness.
Beneq stands as a key partner within the ARMS consortium, playing an important role in transferring ALD technology from the laboratory-scale to large-volume manufacturing. Leveraging its expertise in sheet-to-sheet, roll-to-roll, and spatial ALD processing, Beneq leads the charge in integrating these state-of-the-art coating technologies into its large-volume manufacturing tools. Through this collaboration, ARMS takes a significant step towards scaling up ALD coatings and fostering the development of eco-friendly supercapacitors.
The International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, established in 1983, has been a key platform for announcing significant developments in battery technology. For example, Sony unveiled its lithium-ion technology at the event in 1991, marking a milestone in battery innovation.
As the 41st Annual International Battery Seminar and Exhibition concluded, participants left with an enriched comprehension of the current trends and technological advancements propelling the battery industry. Dr. Cook's presentation highlighted the collaborative endeavors focused on improving energy storage solutions to facilitate a more electrified future.
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