PARIS, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ProLogium, a global
leader in lithium ceramic battery technology, announced the choice
of Paris-Saclay (Île-de-France) as
the location for its first R&D Center outside Taiwan. The initiative marks a pivotal
milestone in ProLogium's commitment to facilitate local supply
chain and technology development activities for next-generation
batteries in Europe.
At a press conference attended by guests including French
minister of Transport Patrice Vergriete, Armand Ajdari, Chief Technology Officer, Arkema,
and Yohan Souteyrand, Vice-President Industrial Partnerships,
CEA-LITEN, ProLogium unveiled plans for a cutting-edge laboratory
facility, designed to spearhead the development of lithium ceramic
battery technologies tailored for the European market.
Under the leadership of ProLogium Group Chief Scientist
Dmitry Belov, both R&D centers
in France and Taiwan will work together, leveraging
synergies between them. Combined with ProLogium's original center
in Taiwan, this new facility and
its highly qualified scientific staff will allow ProLogium to
ensure close cooperation with the battery industry and strategic
partners in France and the EU to
validate and smoothly transfer materials and technology for the
Dunkirk factory and European market.
These advancements will seamlessly integrate into the commercial
production processes at ProLogium's future Dunkirk gigafactory. The
R&D center will feature two laboratories: "L'Odyssee" slated to
open in 2024, and "L'lliade", a large-scale lab center that
is scheduled to open in early 2025.
"ProLogium has persistently pursued the
electrification transformation through cutting-edge lithium ceramic
battery technologies. Our R&D efforts in front-end
electrolyte exploration, battery cell structure
innovation, and manufacturing process design have become our
paramount strengths. This year, the gigawatt-scale
production demonstration line we inaugurated in Taiwan stands as tangible proof of our
successful transition from the laboratory to mass production. As we
embark on the final stretch from production lines to the market, we
aim to integrate the technological strengths of Taiwan and France." Vincent
Yang, Founder and Chairman of ProLogium,
remarked. "France hosts a
world-leading cluster of enterprises and talent in advanced
materials and simulation technology. Expanding ProLogium's R&D
footprint to Paris-Saclay and deepening the cooperation
with the local ecosystem are critical strategies as we
commit to building a localized value chain for European
customers, We appreciate the strong support
spanning from central government and leading research institutions
to local authorities in the Paris-Saclay region. We are looking
forward to the innovative sparks that will emerge here."
Recognized as one of the world's top 8 innovation
clusters, Paris-Saclay stands as a beacon of innovation
excellence in France and
Europe. It not only houses
top-tier universities and an innovative industrial ecosystem, but
also provides comprehensive infrastructure and logistical support
for businesses, enabling ProLogium to establish its laboratories
faster and more efficiently. ProLogium's decision to establish its
R&D presence here underscores the company's strategic vision to
leverage top scientific talent and resources within this vibrant
ecosystem.
ProLogium will participate in the Paris-Saclay Spring 2024 event
taking place on May
16th-17th. The annual event of the
leading deep-tech ecosystem in Europe brings together startups and innovative
companies, 2 globally recognized academic institutions and over
16,000 researchers for a rich program which in 2024 will spotlight
the Cleantech sector.
Meanwhile, ProLogium and Arkema, a global leader in specialty
materials, have signed a LOI (Letter of Intent). The collaboration
will initially focus on the development of advanced
high-performance materials tailored for ProLogium's lithium ceramic
batteries, with plans to take full advantage of Arkema's extensive
suite of inside-the-cell technologies.
Armand Ajdari, Chief Technology
Officer at Arkema, stated, "We are committed to jointly driving
technologies that offer higher energy density, enhanced safety, and
sustainable development. ProLogium has chosen France, home to our headquarters and flagship
R&D center, and we look forward to an exciting chapter built on
collaboration and innovation."
"The ProLogium R&D team is thrilled about the forthcoming
interactions with the advanced materials industry and academia.
We are poised to establish multidimensional, cross-border,
and cross-disciplinary collaborations, collectively driving new
international standards in lithium ceramic
battery research and development." Dmitry Belov, Head of the R&D Center stated.
"The new center signifies a monumental step towards
recruiting top talent, devising strategic research cooperation
plans, and advancing the frontiers of lithium ceramic
battery technology. We are committed to fostering innovation
and driving sustainable solutions for the European market."
About ProLogium:
Established in 2006, ProLogium is an energy innovation company
specializing in the research and manufacturing of lithium ceramic
battery solutions for electric vehicles, consumer markets, and
industrial applications. The company's exclusive technologies
encompass over 750 global patents (including pending and granted).
ProLogium has delivered nearly 8,000 samples of next-generation
batteries produced by fully automated pilot production lines for
global automakers to test and develop modules. ProLogium's first
gigafactory production line, located in Taoyuan, Taiwan, will begin supplying automakers in
2024, contributing to accelerate capacity expansion in key markets
around the world.
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