The latest generation of Warm Isostatic Presses (WIP) from Quintus Technologies gives all-solid-state battery (ASSB) developers a scalable path from research to pilot and pre-production.
Designed to meet the needs of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage innovators, the new QIB 300 and QIB 600 WIP provide a platform to validate materials, large cell formats, and manufacturing processes under industrially relevant conditions.
Solid-state batteries are a leading area of development for future electric vehicles, offering higher energy density, improved safety, and lighter designs by replacing liquid electrolytes with solid materials. These benefits could enable longer driving ranges and more compact battery architectures once commercialized.
Scaling solid-state technology requires precise component densification. Traditional methods, such as uniaxial pressing and calendaring, often struggle to achieve uniform compaction and interfacial contact. Independent studies show that WIP produces higher-density, defect-free structures with better conductivity.
The process also enables simultaneous densification of multilayered cells, improving capacity and reducing cost per kilowatt hour.
Drawing on decades of high-pressure manufacturing experience, Quintus designed the WIP series specifically for pilot-scale ASSB development, incorporating:
- Pressures up to 600 MPa and temperatures up to 145° C for optimal compaction and bonding
- Horizontal loading for automated batch processing and high throughput
- Customizable fixtures to improve pack density and reduce cost per cell
- Compact footprint to minimize installation time and operating cost
Quintus also supports customers through application testing, process optimization, and system integration at its Battery Application Centers, with lifecycle support provided through the Quintus Care Program.
As automakers and battery manufacturers explore solid-state technology for next-generation EVs, production tools like the QIB 300 and 600 provide the precision, repeatability, and scalability needed to move these designs from laboratory research toward commercial viability.
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