Enovix Corporation (“Enovix”) (Nasdaq: ENVX), a leading silicon battery company, and Group14 Technologies, a prominent supplier of active silicon battery material, announced a collaboration to develop a silicon battery. They will combine Group14’s silicon-carbon composite SCC55® for 100% of the anode material within Enovix’s battery architecture. The partnership aims to advance the performance and efficiency of lithium-ion silicon batteries., This aligns with their commitments to innovation, renewable energy, and customer satisfaction.
Enovix’s President and CEO, Dr. Raj Talluri, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “We’ve tested Group14’s material and are impressed with the results so far. It has performed well within our architecture.”
Group14 Technologies CEO Rick Luebbe highlighted the significance of silicon batteries, stating, “We look forward to a productive collaboration with Enovix, as Group14 continues to provide drop-in solutions to the world’s leading silicon battery manufacturers.”
Enovix focuses on manufacturing batteries for consumer electronics, including smartphones and Internet of Things devices. The demand for higher energy density, capacity, and fast charge is rising as devices become more power-intensive.
“We’re at a tipping point where smartphone batteries cannot get any larger, so breakthroughs in materials science and mechanical design are crucial,” added Talluri. “Our collaborative efforts will provide a step-change increase in energy density, forging a new path in battery innovation.”
Enovix’s 100% active silicon batteries offer up to a 50% increase in capacity compared to current market devices. For more information, visit www.enovix.com.
About Enovix
Enovix is on a mission to power the technologies of the future. The company’s disruptive architecture enables high energy density and capacity without compromising safety.
About Group14
Group14 is the world’s leading commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, working with over 80 customers globally. Group14 operates a Battery Active Materials factory, BAM-1, and launched a joint venture factory with SK in South Korea. For more information, visit www.group14.technology.