Roll-to-Roll Battery Electrode Manufacturing without Solvents
Presented by Stuart Hudelson, AM Batteries
Drawing on his experience scaling a 10GWh next-generation battery factory at Tesla and his leadership roles at GE, Zpower, and Quallion, Hieu Duong is now spearheading the development of second-generation dry electrode technology. As former Director of Electrode Engineering at Tesla and now Chief Manufacturing Officer of AM Batteries, Hieu will share insights into a new solvent-free manufacturing process that eliminates toxic chemicals while dramatically reducing costs—the single most decisive factor in battery technology adoption. Join Hieu as he discusses: Why Asian cell manufacturers maintain a 20-year advantage in manufacturing using conventional methods and why a technological leap is necessary for new entrants to compete How dry electrode technology enables 30-40% CAPEX reduction and up to 70% OPEX savings compared to conventional solvent-based manufacturing How this innovative approach removes the need for extensive solvent management systems, gigantic drying ovens, and associated supply chain complexities How innovation can enable both established automotive OEMs and new players to bring battery manufacturing in-house with superior economics This session is ideal for automotive OEMs considering in-house battery production, current battery manufacturers seeking competitive advantages, and newcomers wanting to establish battery production capabilities without the legacy constraints of traditional methods.
