MANUFACTURING
CHEMISTRY
CELL DESIGN
Pioneering multi-layer curtain coating
FOR ENERGY STORAGE
We are reimagining electrode manufacturing by introducing multi-layer curtain coating for batteries, leaving current production limits behind.
1-step manufacturing solution
Multiple layers
1 to >8
Wide thickness range
<1 to >200 μm
Ultra high speed
<30 to >600 m/min
Material flexibility
<10 mPa·s to >30 Pa·s
Boost cell performance
WITH 8INKS
Energy density
Safety
Cycle life
Power density
Sustainability
Energy density
High loadings, thick electrodes
& optimized interfaces for Li metal
Safety
Use of non-flammable SSE & blocking layers of dendrites
Cycle life
Improved adhesion & novel electrode architectures
Power density
Thin electrodes & optimized micro-structure
Sustainability
Use of non-toxic solvents &
reduced energy consumption during drying
Ramp up & save cost
WITH 8INKS
Multi-layer curtain coating enables 30% lower CAPEX & OPEX at production scale.
Increase production output by >4X
- >2x wider coatings
- >2x faster throughput with the same drying length
- >75% less factory floor space
Reduce energy consumption
- Optimize electrode layup without cracking or defects during drying
- Reduce post-processing steps
- Tailor electrode properties for handling
Use cases include
- SILICON ANODES
- LFP CATHODES
- SOLID ELECTROLYTES
- CUSTOM DESIGNS
8inks simplifies battery production and unlocks NextGen designs and materials.
We implement layered battery architectures in a single coating line, providing the opportunity to optimise for performance AND cost while ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.
Applications
As we electrify everything, 8inks is your battery manufacturing platform for all types of applications.
AUTOMOTIVE
DRONES
AVIATION
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
TRUCK & BUS
STATIONARY
INDUSTRIAL
NEW MOBILITY
How to collaborate with us?
Start
Pilot projects to demonstrate our process impact for your electrode & battery targets. We provide end-to-end validation, from cell design to slurry & electrode engineering to pouch cells.
Continue
Electrode contract manufacturing with multi-layer curtain coating for your batteries and designs.
Scale
Customized production system implementation at your facility, both for new and existing coating lines.
We contribute to and embrace the UN sustainability goals
Affordable and clean energy
No emission during operation and excellent well-to-wheel efficiencies make lithium-ion batteries an ideal solution.
Responsible consumption and production
We envision a novel cell design that is recyclable at the largest possible scale and made from abundant resources.
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
8inks is shaping new industry standards and processes for the next generation of battery technology.
Climate action
We accelerate the transition towards EVs by rethinking the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries.
Company
Based on years of research at ETH Zurich, we are bringing process innovation for energy solutions from Switzerland to the world.
Our goal is to accelerate a sustainable future for everyone by enabling batteries to reach their full potential at scale.
Partners
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