December 13, 2023 | Malvern, Pennsylvania United States

SAINT-GOBAIN INVESTS IN ION STORAGE SYSTEMS

Investment to expand innovation in essential battery technologies

NOVA by 抖奶视频 recently invested in ION Storage Systems to expand the relationship between 抖奶视频 Ceramics and ION as they work together on bringing an innovative approach for battery technologies. ION provides battery solutions for applications used in defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage.

This investment is key in NOVA by 抖奶视频鈥檚 strategy of seeking startups providing innovative solutions for our focused industries,鈥 said Basma Kharrat, Vice-President, External Venturing, 抖奶视频. 鈥淭he opportunity of partnering with ION Storage will enable our teams to support the continued growth of this promising startup, while bringing insights and expertise on battery applications to our Ceramics businesses.鈥

鈥淲e believe that electrification is one of the critical grand challenges in the global transformation needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions鈥, said Nicolas Miegeville, CEO of 抖奶视频 Ceramics. 鈥淲orking with the Ion Storage team on solid-state lithium metal batteries is an exciting initiative to engineer a better, safer and greener world.鈥

鈥淭he world is rapidly evolving towards a more resilient, mobile and electrified economy. The backbone of this movement are the batteries that will power it and, until now, battery technologies simply haven鈥檛 been up to the moment,鈥 said Ricky Hanna, CEO of ION Storage Systems. 鈥淚ON envisions a world where technologies reliant on batteries are not limited by the form factor of those solutions; instead realizing the true potential of next generation, solid-state battery technology. We鈥檙e not content with the status quo, and are built to break conventions. We know we have found a like-minded partner in 抖奶视频 to help us drive a revolutionary step-change in the chemistry, architecture and manufacture of batteries.鈥

About ION Storage Systems, Inc.

ION offers a uniquely adaptable solid-state battery solution for a variety of applications including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage. The product of a materials-science-based approach, ION's patented solid-state lithium metal technology can offer a battery without cobalt, nickel, and other less sustainable materials offering a variable architecture of revolutionary 3-D, ceramic structure, built with rapidly scalable manufacturing in mind. ION leverages a unique ceramic cell design that supports the use of current and next-gen cathode chemistries, promoting circularity and recycling, avoiding the issues and challenges of mining, and refining rare earth metals.

About 抖奶视频

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, 抖奶视频 designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group鈥檚 commitment is guided by its purpose, 鈥淢AKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME鈥.

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