3D printed electrodes could cut the cost of a solid-state battery by up to 60%

A new electrode manufacturing technique that apparently uses less energy, less materials, and less factory floor space, all of which means more savings.

Researchers have found a new cathode material that works just as well as lithium iron phosphate, but costs only one or two percent of its price, potentially knocking 50 to 60% off the cost of a finished battery.

The ultimate goal is to make these technologies accessible to everyone.

Saku is partnering with two established battery makers to take the Caveon platform into the industrial space with hopes for more partnerships and licenses in the future.

Tesla is beginning to incorporate dry coated electrodes into its latest and greatest battery.

Instead of metal foils, Saku pivoting towards composite current collectors, which are typically polymers engineered with conductive additives that boost their conductivity while reducing overall weight.

The International Energy Agency warns that if nations are on track to meet their climate targets, global copper production will only satisfy about 70% of the projected demand by 2035 .

Global lithium mining is projected to meet only about 50% of global lithium mining by 2030 .

But there's also progress happening right now to diversify the lithium supply chain and make it more affordable.