$QS - QuantumScape Teams Up with Murata to Tackle Ceramic Separator Production at Scale
QS has just kicked off a new collaboration with Murata Manufacturing Co., aimed at scaling up one of the most critical pieces of its solid-state battery technology—the ceramic separator.
This partnership intends to explore high-volume manufacturing of the ceramic film, a core component fot QS’s batteries. Murata, a global leader known for its expertise in ceramic-based electronic components will be key for scaling
Why does this matter? The ceramic separator is the key innovation in QuantumScape's lithium-metal battery design. It acts as a barrier between the anode and cathode, while still allowing lithium ions to move freely and safely.
This separator is the reason QS batteries are able to deliver high energy density and quick charging times. But producing this ceramic layer at scale isn’t easy—it’s one of the biggest technical hurdles the company faces.
That’s where Murata comes in. With deep experience in high-precision ceramics and the capacity to produce millions of ceramic components for the electronics industry, Murata could play a crucial role in ramping up production of QS’s ceramic separators.
