In many ways, the holy grail of additive manufacturing (AM) is the ability to produce completely fullyfunctional components and assemblies in a single fabrication operation—say, smartphones 3D printed with just one machine.

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Key to such a capability would be the ability to 3D print complete batteries, a project that a variety of researchers have been working on around the globe. Though there are a number of research endeavors to develop battery 3D printing technology, KeraCel may be the first company capable of commercializing it.

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To learn more, we spoke to Arwed Niestroj, chief operating officer of KeraCel, who was able to tell us about the startup’s plan for mass manufacturing solid-state batteries, including the lithium-ion variety, using AM. How to 3D Print Batteries KeraCel is still holding its cards close to its chest, but Niestroj was able to divulge some significant information about the firm’s technology. Without going into […]

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