Overview
- POSCO Future M signed an MOU with Sila Nanotechnologies to pair its cathode and anode know‑how with Sila’s silicon‑anode technology, with both sides also seeking stable material supply.
- Silicon anodes can store up to 10 times more energy than graphite, and the partners plan to apply carbon nanomaterials to control expansion and improve durability for higher silicon content.
- POSCO Future M said its solid‑state battery cathode developed with Factorial is nearly complete, targeting ton‑scale output by year‑end and materials for prototype vehicle testing by the end of next year.
- The company outlined portfolio expansion to LFP, all‑solid‑state and lithium manganese‑rich batteries, with third‑generation LFP slated for mass production by year‑end and a fourth‑generation EV product planned for 2028.
- Korea Zinc detailed a North American build‑out with a proposed integrated smelter in Tennessee and showcased copper foil made from fully recycled materials for European standards, while LS Electric displayed digital‑twin energy management and AI failure‑prediction tools as industry leaders flagged new demand in energy storage, robotics and AI data centers.