Research Collaborations
Quintus Technologies collaborates with universities, institutions, and consortia and focus on research, expertise sharing, and training, and help Quintus Technologies stay at the forefront of the industry.
Quintus Technologies Research Collaborations in High-Pressure Technology
Quintus Technologies has a strong commitment to collaborating with universities, institutions, and consortia to advance high-pressure technology and its applications in the manufacturing industry. Through these collaborations, Quintus Technologies works to develop cutting-edge research projects, share knowledge and expertise, and train the next generation of engineers and researchers in high-pressure technology.
Access to new research
Research collaborations enable Quintus Technologies to access cutting-edge research, top talent, and additional funding for research and development, driving innovation in high-pressure technology.Opportunity for innovation
Research collaborations help Quintus Technologies develop innovative solutions by leveraging the expertise of both parties, maintaining its leadership position in high-pressure technology in manufacturing.Access to talented individuals
Research collaborations help Quintus Technologies attract top talent and drive innovation in high-pressure technology through access to fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.Increased funding/resources
Research collaborations provide Quintus Technologies with additional funding and resources, driving innovation and growth in high-pressure technology.
Research Collaborations
Penn State is a recognized academic leader and hub for research and development activities across the range of additive manufacturing technologies. One area of expertise is in the characterization of process-structure-property relationships and the use of post-processing techniques such as hot isostatic pressing across a range of important structural material systems. Quintus has been an invaluable partner in this work, which has been enhancing our understanding of the role of post-processing on developing design allowable properties and post-processing routes for important alloy systems for critical applications.
The Keck Center, housed on the UTEP campus, is a leader in additive manufacturing research and collaborates closely with industry leaders to develop and demystify the additive manufacturing process. They are especially interested in advanced post-processing heat treatment techniques and the resulting effects on microstructure and. various mechanical properties such as tensile and fatigue.
The Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) department at the University of Arizona is a highly ranked program leading developments in additive manufacturing, optical materials, materials for energy conversion and heat control, and processing and fabrication with a strong focus on aerospace and hypersonic applications. Their knowledge and application of HIP and HPHT have led to several collaborations with Quintus Technologies, including HPHT of SLM L-PBF F357.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is one of the world’s premier research institutions in driving world-changing breakthroughs for energy and national security. Quintus Technologies strong collaboration with the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) and the Battery Manufacturing Facility (BMF) has led to numerous advancements in the use of modern HIP equipment for additive manufacturing as well as the integration of isostatic pressing for the production of solid-state batteries.
Quintus Technologies is a proud member of America Makes, a public-private partnership for additive manufacturing (AM) technology and education based in the United States. Quintus Technology helps drive forward their mission “To accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing by convening, coordinating, and catalyzing the AM industry to help advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and security” by offering consulting services, use of the Application Centers, and active engagement with numerous America Makes events, working groups, and project support.
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FAQ
Battery Processing Systems
This is not a continuous process; can it hold up with the state-of-the-art Li-ion battery production?
Given the horizontal press design enabling one-directional material flow, the available range of large vessel volumes and existing automation solutions of our integration partners, the throughput of a high-volume production line will not be bottlenecked by the Warm Isostatic Pressing (WIP) process if sized correctly.
Is there any estimate on what this process will cost at scale? For example, per kWh?
The cost of warm isostatic cell processing in GWh scale production is projected to be in the lower EUR cent area per kWh.
Please discover our latest findings in our white paper for more detailed information on cost aspects:
Whitepaper | Throughput and cost analysis of solid-state battery production | Quintus Technologies
What is the maximum volume of a pressure vessel that your company can provide?
From the two vessel technologies, mono-block and wire-wound, the wire-wound technology systems can be scaled up to a cylinder volume of 2000 L.
At which position in the production process of a solid-state battery do you see isostatic pressing?
Most commonly the warm isostatic processing step is located after pouching and sealing of the cell, enabling the press to be located outside of dry room conditions.Although the battery industry is focused on pressing complete multilayer cells, it is also possible to press electrodes and solid electrolytes by themselves before stacking.
What is the highest pressure and temperature your systems are able to deliver?
The Quintus warm isostatic battery presses are able to deliver pressures up to 600 MPa and temperatures of up to 145 °C.