NanoGraf today announced the successful completion of UL1642 and IEC62133 certifications for its 3.8Ah 18650 cell, the world’s most energy-dense 18650 lithium-ion cell. With these final safety certifications complete, mass production of its silicon anode and silicon-enabled 18650 cell will begin in 2024.

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NanoGraf Awarded $8 Million U.S. Army Contract to Give Soldiers More Power On-the-Go

NanoGraf was awarded an $8 million contract through the U.S. Army Contracting Command by the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center Research and Technology Integration (RTI) Directorate.

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NanoGraf Holds Ribbon Cutting for Midwest's First Advanced Silicon Anode Production Facility

NanoGraf announced the grand opening of its new office and manufacturing facility in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Resilience Halimah Najieb-Locke, and other confirmed attendees led a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 17,000-square-foot space, the first large-volume silicon oxide manufacturing facility in the U.S.

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U.S. Army Awards NanoGraf and South 8 Technologies Over Half a Million Dollars to Increase Battery Safety for Soldiers – June 2023

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Battery Startup NanoGraf Raises $65 Million Series B to Scale North American Production of Silicon Anode Products

$65M Series B funding comes soon after $10 million contract from the U.S. Government to develop the first large-volume silicon oxide anode manufacturing facility in the Midwest

Jeff Helm 12/13/22 Jeff Helm 12/13/22

Building the U.S. Battery Supply Chain - The Midwest's First Advanced Silicon Anode Production Facility

NanoGraf, an advanced battery material company enabling longer-lasting, higher-energy, and higher-power lithium-ion batteries, today announced plans to launch battery materials production in a new office and manufacturing facility in Chicago. The 17,000 square foot facility is located on the Near West Side adjacent to Fulton Market District at 400 N. Noble St. The company will start production in Q4 2023, with an expected phase 1 material production capacity of 35 tons per year, which is enough for 24 million battery cells. The company has plans to increase to 1000 tons of material production per year by 2024.

Jeff Helm 12/1/22 Jeff Helm 12/1/22

NanoGraf Wins Contract from U.S. Government to Develop First Large-Volume Advanced Silicon Anode Manufacturing Facility in the U.S.

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NanoGraf, an advanced battery material company and enabler of the world’s most energy dense 18650 lithium-ion cell, today announced a contract award from the U.S. Government. The contract will fund the onshore manufacturing of high-performance silicon anode materials as the first large-volume silicon oxide manufacturing facility in the U.S. At peak production, NanoGraf will produce 35 T/Y, enough material to provide enhanced power for various battery applications.

Jeff Helm 10/20/22 Jeff Helm 10/20/22

NanoGraf Sets New Industry Benchmark for Most Energy Dense Lithium-Ion 18650 Battery at 4.0Ah

CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NanoGraf, an advanced battery materials company and enabler of the world’s most energy-dense 18650 lithium-ion cell, today announced it has achieved a new industry milestone for energy density in an 18650 battery form factor at 810 Wh/L (4.0Ah capacity).

Jeff Helm 3/28/22 Jeff Helm 3/28/22

NanoGraf Wins $1 Million Development Contract from United States Department of Defense to Produce Next-Generation Battery Technology for the U.S. Army

CHICAGO – June 10, 2021 (9am CT) – To help us better embrace our electric future, NanoGraf, an advanced battery material company, today announced it has enabled the highest energy density 18650 cylindrical lithium-ion cell in the world – one that provides a 28 percent longer run time than traditional cell chemistries.

Jeff Helm 1/22/22 Jeff Helm 1/22/22

NanoGraf Founder Samir Mayekar on Michael Fassnacht Podcast

Samir is a tri-sector leader who has played executive roles in public, private and nonprofit sectors. He served in the U.S. government during the Obama administration; and prior to his work with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on economic development, Samir was the CEO of NanoGraf Technologies–an international company built around Northwestern battery technology.

Jeff Helm 10/6/21 Jeff Helm 10/6/21

All the News Is Coming Up Silicon

At the beginning of this month, batteries made a big splash in the news in an unlikely place: a wearable device with a new kind of battery hit the market, and major news outlets were quick to laud this silicon-ion anode technology for its potential applications in long-term energy storage and electric vehicles.

Jeff Helm 8/26/21 Jeff Helm 8/26/21

The Start of a New Phase in American Manufacturing

On August 5th, President Biden signed a monumental executive order that set an ambitious new target for American auto manufacturers: 50% of new model sales will run on electric batteries by 2030. For context, electric vehicles accounted for only 2.2% of US light-vehicle registrations through May 2021, but the forecast is bright.