AM Batteries, a pioneer in dry battery electrode (DBE) technology, opened its state-of-the-art Customer Success Center on Monday, enabling the development of next-generation batteries with advanced manufacturing technology. AM Batteries’ new facility will play a crucial role in ongoing efforts to secure the U.S. battery manufacturing supply chain. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by U.S. Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Massachusetts’ Interim Secretary of Economic Development Ashley Stolba.
AM Batteries has developed an advanced process for the manufacturing of electrodes, a critical component in any battery. The company’s proprietary powder-to-electrode dry coating method enables 30% lower capital costs, 50% lower operating costs, 45% less energy consumption, and a 5x smaller factory footprint compared to conventional wet coating methods.
AM Batteries equips battery manufacturers of all sizes with turnkey manufacturing systems — from custom electrodes to specialized equipment to deep process expertise.
“Our dry-electrode process helps battery manufacturers dramatically reduce costs without sacrificing quality and performance. With the opening of this facility, we’re entering a new chapter—one that supports both AMB’s growth and the American battery revival.”
– Lie Shi, CEO of AM Batteries.
AM Batteries’ dry battery electrode technology is chemistry agnostic, providing customers unprecedented flexibility to test a plethora of materials in this dry-room environment. This flexibility allows manufacturers to use different chemistries, such as moisture-sensitive high-nickel cathode materials that have been shown to extend electric transportation ranges and allow defense drones to operate longer in extreme temperatures.
“The opening of AM Batteries’ new Customer Success Center marks a major milestone in strengthening our domestic battery supply chain and creating good-paying, future-ready jobs right here in Billerica, By investing in cutting-edge clean energy technologies like dry electrode manufacturing, AM Batteries is helping to position Massachusetts—and the United States—as a global leader in next-generation battery innovation.”
– Congresswoman Lori Trahan of Massachusetts’ third district.
“The opening of AM Batteries’ Customer Success Center is a testament to Massachusetts’ leadership in fostering innovation and creating a thriving ecosystem for advanced manufacturing. We are grateful to have AM Batteries in our state, driving groundbreaking technological advancement that benefits our economy and creates high-quality jobs for Massachusetts.”
– Ashley Stolba, Interim Secretary of Economic Development.
The center was established in large part by the $2.3 million awarded to AMB from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), a program run by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
“The M2I2 program was created to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization in manufacturing. The opening of this AM Batteries facility is an important milestone in the growth of the Massachusetts advanced manufacturing sector and brings good-paying and sustainable jobs to the Commonwealth.”
– Lily Fitzgerald, Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the MassTech Collaborative.
“Massachusetts is a hub where innovative climate tech companies like AM Batteries can truly flourish. At MassCEC, we’re committed to accelerating climate solutions that not only drive down energy costs but also create quality jobs. We’re proud to support AM Batteries through our InnovateMass program as they work to reduce the carbon footprint of battery production and make clean energy storage more affordable and scalable.”
– Dr. Jennifer LeBlond, Managing Director for Emerging Climate Tech at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
“WPI is proud to be a partner in the innovation ecosystem that supports companies like AM Batteries. It’s especially meaningful to see their dry battery electrode technology, which was originally developed at WPI, move toward commercialization. This work reflects our deep commitment to applied research and developing real-world solutions to global challenges in sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.”
– Grace Wang, president of WPI.
