ION develops groundbreaking 1000-cycle solid-state battery

Mar 29, 2025

The battery maker produced its first multi-layer ceramic solid-state cell battery (SSB) on a semi-automated line.

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An ION researcher assembling battery components (left); the company’s multilayer solid-state battery cell, featuring a compression-free, anodeless design (right).

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Battery maker ION Storage Systems has taken a major step toward commercialization after recently producing its first multi-layer solid-state battery (SSB) cell in its facility in Beltsville, USA, marking a significant advance in scalable energy storage solutions.

This achievement brings the Maryland-based company closer to launching its compression-free, anodeless solid-state battery, paving the way for a solution that can serve a wide range of customers.

“There’s a growing demand for safer, more powerful, and fully recyclable batteries, and ION’s technology is built to meet that need,” said Jorge Diaz Schneider, ION Storage Systems CEO.

“The successful production of our multi-layer solid-state battery cell is a major step toward commercialization, and we’re thrilled to reach this milestone.”

This development builds on ION’s recent announcement that its single-layer 40×40 millimeter cell delivered a remarkable 25-fold increase in capacity and exceeded 1,000 charge cycles.

According to the company, the success further validates the strength and reliability of the company’s ceramic solid-state battery platform, reinforcing its potential for scalable, next-generation energy storage.

“Moving from single-layer lab prototypes to multi-layer, stackable cells typically requires considerable time and effort,” Schneider continued.

“Achieving this milestone so swiftly highlights the remarkable team we’ve built and the efficiency of our product development process.”

ION has recently focused on developing solid-state battery solutions designed to meet the growing demand for safer, longer-lasting, and more energy-efficient storage technologies. Its cobalt- and nickel-free battery design offers a sustainable energy storage solution for everything from consumer electronics to medical devices.

Firm experts now claim the progress marks a major step forward, demonstrating that their platform can support efficient, high-volume production through the successful development of multi-layer cells (MLC) using semi-automated equipment in the 40×40 millimeter format.

Built on a modular ceramic structure, ION’s solid-state battery is a simple, elegant solution that operates without the need for complex compression systems.

The company’s research team believes that this multi-layer, anodeless SSB cell – developed using semi-automated equipment similar to that found in conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) manufacturing – is a key step toward meeting the energy needs of an increasingly electrified world.

“In an impressively short timeframe, our team has transformed a scientific challenge into an engineering breakthrough,” said Greg Hitz, PhD, ION Storage Systems’ CTO and co-founder. “By eliminating the need for complex compression and cooling systems, we’ve developed an anodeless battery that delivers higher power in a smaller footprint – without compromising the inherent safety of our ceramic technology.”

Hitz emphasizes that the technology is ready to meet current challenges, adding that it is not only high-performing but also safe, compact, and durable. “With our new production facility ramping up multi-layer development, we are accelerating the path to commercialization and unlocking the full potential of solid-state batteries across multiple sectors,” he adds.

“This ‘capital efficient’ approach has enabled us to reach key milestones quickly, reinforcing ION’s position as a game changer for industries that demand safer, more powerful energy solutions,” Hitz concludes in a press release.

Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie. Based in Skopje, North Macedonia. Holds an MSc. degree in Horticultural Engineering, with a specialization in viticulture and oenology. Loves travelling, exploring new cultures, a good read, great food and flavorful wines. Enjoys writing about archaeology, history, and environmental sciences.

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