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Wildcat receives 100th patent for battery materials innovation and technology
Battery materials pioneer Wildcat Discovery Technologies today announced it received its 100th patent, reinforcing its industry-leading innovation and advancing its strategy for U.S.-based cathode materials manufacturing.
Wildcat announces Jack Leunig and Larry Beck to advance manufacturing strategy
Battery materials pioneer Wildcat Discovery Technologies today announced two renowned chemical materials production leaders to advance the scale-up and operations of the company’s new manufacturing capability. Jack Leunig joins as Chief Operating Officer, and Larry Beck has been retained as a Senior Advisor.
Shaping the Future of Energy
One of the major hurdles in battery production lies in the high cost and environmental impact of mining cobalt and nickel, key components in traditional lithium-ion batteries. The demand for these metals is skyrocketing, leading to concerns about supply chain stability and ethical sourcing practices.
Wildcat announces U.S. plant for nickel-free and cobalt-free cathodes
Emboldened by its significant progress with nickel-free and cobalt-free cathodes, Wildcat Discovery Technologies today announced it will build a U.S.-based plant to produce a portfolio of safe, sustainable, and abundant cathode materials.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Discusses Strategy as a Battery Materials Supplier at the Battery Show North America
Wildcat Discovery Technologies showcased its high-throughput r&d platform, which is modelled on drug discovery techniques used by the pharmaceuticals industry and is designed to accelerate battery innovation through projects with automotive OEMs and cell manufacturers to test new chemistries. The company is also using the platform to develop its own active materials.
Better Battery Materials for a Brighter, Greener Tomorrow
One of the critical components of achieving a sustainable energy future is improving the performance and efficiency of batteries. Wildcat Discovery Technologies accelerates the discovery of new materials for energy storage solutions, focusing on developing advanced materials for rechargeable and primary batteries.
Happy National Battery Day
National Battery Day is celebrated on February 18th to raise awareness about the impact of batteries on our everyday lives. This day honors the birthday of Alessandro Volta, an Italian chemist credited as the inventor of the electric battery in the 1700s. His work revolutionized the world of science and technology, paving the way for future generations to develop new forms of energy.
Wildcat Discovery Signs Joint Development Agreement with BMW Group to Speed Next Generation Battery Technology to the Market
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a global leader in accelerating battery innovation, today announced an agreement with BMW Group (BMW: DE) to jointly develop the next-generation Wildcat high energy cathode.
Wildcat is Preparing to Launch their Pilot Line to Produce Large Format Pouch Cells
What started as the plan to “think big” turned into a focus on the Super Cell and is now a fast-moving project designed to enable Wildcat to demonstrate new technology in larger cell format and start assembling large MLP cells.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Raises More Than $90 Million in Series D Financing for Commercialization of an EV “Super Cell”
Wildcat Discovery Technologies (Wildcat), a technology company that uses proprietary high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials, announced today that it has raised $90 million in a Series D funding round.
Happy National Battery Day from Wildcat Discovery Technologies
San Diego, CA – February 18, 2022 Happy National Battery Day! Held on February 18, the holiday honors the birthday of Alessandro Volta, a 1700s
Jim Voeffray joins Wildcat Discovery Technologies as SVP of Business Development
New SVP of Business Development Brings Extensive Global Automotive Business Background to Wildcat. San Diego, California – January 2022 Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company
Wildcat’s new invention enables the measurement of microscopic changes in electrode thickness during cycling.
San Diego, California – April 20, 2021Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that uses proprietary high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials, announced
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Welcomes Dr. Peter Lamp as New Board Member
Dr. Peter Lamp received his MSc in physics from the Technical University of Munich in 1989. In 1993, he obtained his PhD in general physics.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Raises More Than $20 Million in Series C Financing
The financing was led by Flint Hills Resources of Wichita, Kansas and IPM Group in consortium with InoBat. Also participating in the round were existing investors
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Awarded DOE Grant to Develop Improved Materials for Solid State Batteries
San Diego, CA – September 10, 2019 – Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that uses proprietary high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials,
A Strategic Alliance Between InoBat and Wildcat Discovery Technologies Set to Revolutionize Electro-Mobility in Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia / San Diego, California (July 26, 2019) – In the very near future, Slovakia should see the construction of a 100MWh battery production
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Receives Second Patent for Silicon Anode Electrolytes
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company using high throughput methods to develop improved battery materials, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Patent for Noncarbonate Electrolytes for Silicon Anodes
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Patent for Noncarbonate Electrolytes for Silicon Anodes Wildcat’s successful US Dept. of Energy project yields granted patent for a noncarbonate electrolyte
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Expands Electrolyte Additive Technologies Available for License
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Expands Electrolyte Additive Technologies Available for License New additives enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. San Diego, CA –