18th March 2027

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Unlock the Future of Li-ion Innovation with KnowMade’s Latest Patent Landscape Report on LMFP Batteries (2026)

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SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – February 2, 2026 │ The global transition to electrification and decarbonization is intensifying the race to develop next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies. Among the most promising advancements is lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), a cathode chemistry that combines safety, cost-efficiency and elevated energy performance. Today, KnowMade is excited to announce the release … Read more

Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries: Intensifying Innovation

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and Expanding Patent Activity in Q4 2025 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – January 20, 2026 │As worldwide R&D efforts in Li-ion batteries continue to intensify, silicon anode technology has become one of the major focuses of innovation. KnowMade’s Patent Monitoring Service for Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries enables you to stay ahead by closely following the latest technological advances … Read more

UKBIC’s ‘original’ Introduction to Battery Manufacturing Course given EAL Approval

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The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has announced that its Introduction to Battery Manufacturingtraining course has been formally approved by EAL, the specialist awarding body for high quality engineering and manufacturing qualifications and assessments. The training course, which was first launched in March 2024, is designed to give delegates a comprehensive introduction to battery manufacturing.  It provides … Read more

Proventia and Morrow sign long-term master supply agreement for LFP battery cells

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Oulunsalo, Finland / Arendal, Norway, January 28, 2026 Proventia Oy (“Proventia”) and Morrow Batteries ASA (“Morrow”) have signed a Master Supply Agreement for long-term delivery of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for Proventia’s battery modules and packs used in off-highway machinery and industrial applications. The agreement covers prismatic LFP cells and allows the addition … Read more

From Batteries to Bridges: Lyten Expands Its Supermaterials Platform into the Global Concrete Industry

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Lyten, the supermaterial applications company and inventor of Lyten 3D Graphene™, announced its expansion into the global concrete market with the launch of Lyten S Cure™, a high-performance concrete admixture engineered to make infrastructure stronger, more durable, and faster to build—without requiring changes to existing production processes or compromising on cost. S Cure marks Lyten’s third major … Read more

Avnet Silica Research Maps €2.14 Billion Funding Flows in European Energy Storage Startups

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This investigation highlights investment trends across battery systems, EV charging, and emerging storage technologies. Brussels, Belgium, 21 January 2026 – Avnet Silica, an Avnet company (NASDAQ: AVT), today released new research mapping the landscape of European energy storage startups. The study finds that total equity funding for startups producing energy storage hardware has reached €2.14 billion, with nearly half (46.7%) secured in … Read more

Britain’s Battery Future at a Critical Turning Point

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New Recommendations Set Out Path to Secure Investment, Protect Jobs and Build Secure the UK’s Automotive Competitiveness A cross-party commission has today published a major set of recommendations designed to secure Britain’s place in the global battery industry, safeguard the future of its automotive sector, and ensure the country remains competitive in a rapidly shifting … Read more

Altris and Draslovka Partner to Scale Europe’s First Sodium-ion Battery Technology Supply Chain

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Altris, a Swedish sodium-ion battery developer, and Draslovka, a global leader in speciality chemicals, have entered a strategic partnership to build Europe’s first industrial-scale sodium-ion cathode value chain. Under the comprehensive agreement that includes a total 19.3 MEUR in-kind investment by Draslovka in Altris, the two companies will scale fully connected production of Altris’ patented … Read more

PI-KEM Completes Major Battery Research Facility Project in Poland

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UK-based advanced materials specialist PI-KEM Ltd has successfully completed a three-year project to deliver the largest pouch cell pilot line in Eastern Europe, located at the Łukasiewicz – IMN | Centre for Electrochemical Energy Storage in Poznań, Poland. The new facility represents a major investment in Poland’s battery research capabilities and will support the development and prototyping of next-generation lithium battery … Read more