SolidEnergy Systems

• SolidEnergy Systems claims to be a company that "manufactures the world’s lightest rechargeable cells at pilot scale for prototype demonstration and specialized aerospace markets."
• The company specializes in supplying materials (anodes and electrolytes) to markets such as electric vehicles and consumer electronics.
• Its materials are supplied to large manufacturers of Li-ion cells. These components are then integrated with a cathode and separator into full cells that may be used for different purposes including consumer electronics, drones, and electric vehicles.
• So far, the company has raised $71.4 million in funding.
• SolidEnergy Systems is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, United States.

American Elements

• American Elements manufactures a wide variety of advanced cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials. Its components are manufactured "in high and ultra-high purities with strict controls for particle size and distribution, surface area, and physical morphology to the specifications of [its] customers."
• Some of its products include electrodes and current collection materials, anode materials, cathode materials, and electrolyte materials.
• Additionally, the company supplies materials to be used in fabricating "components at all stages of battery design".
• There is a ready market in the electric vehicle space for batteries that have a higher energy density, longer cycle life, and higher power capability. Companies such as American Elements, Targray and Solvay are leading suppliers of battery components in this industry.