Solid-State Battery Developer QuantumScape Forges Key Manufacturing Alliance

QuantumScape shares experienced significant upward momentum Wednesday following news of a strategic collaboration with Japanese electronics leader Murata Manufacturing. The stock advanced approximately 6.6% during pre-market trading after the companies announced a joint development agreement focused on mass-producing ceramic separators for solid-state batteries.

This partnership represents a critical milestone in QuantumScape’s path toward commercializing its next-generation battery technology. Murata will contribute its extensive expertise in ceramic materials and advanced manufacturing processes to facilitate large-scale production of these essential battery components. Dr. Siva Sivaram, QuantumScape’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the importance of working with what he described as a “world-class ceramic manufacturer” to bring solid-state battery technology to market readiness.

The Murata agreement follows a similar September partnership with... Read more...