American Hyperform is a consulting and joint venture company founded by Dr. Novis Smith that specializes in lithium battery chemicals, electrolytes, and new organic/inorganic chemicals. The company utilizes extensive hands-on experience in new technology development and scale-up to achieve commercial practical products and results through efficient R&D.
Octet Scientific, IncFounded by electrochemical molecular-design expert Onas Bolton, Octet Scientific develops and scales improved electrolytes for aqueous and alternative-chemistry batteries. The Cleveland company pairs a catalog of more than 400 molecules with rapid testing, then uses manufacturing partners across the U.S., Europe and India to move promising formulations from laboratory trials into commercial supply. Its reported customer results include higher capacity and efficiency along with twice the operating life.CLEVELAND, OH
NatrionNatrion develops U.S.-made battery materials and cell components, including its LISIC ceramic-polymer solid-state electrolyte and Active Separator, designed to improve battery safety and performance without requiring manufacturers to replace existing production equipment. Founded by battery materials engineers and supported by strategic partners, the company works with battery manufacturers and the U.S. Department of Defense on scalable technologies for next-generation lithium-metal, solid-state, and sodium-ion batteries.BUFFALO, NY
Dynami Battery CorpDynami Battery Corp. develops patented electrode-production technology for lithium-ion batteries, creating ion pathways designed to enable five-times-faster charging without sacrificing capacity. Based in Binghamton, the company’s chemistry-agnostic platform uses less active material and can complement existing cell designs, including solid-state batteries. Its team combines battery, materials, electrical and chemical engineering expertise with advisors who have held senior roles at CATL, Magna International and General Motors.BINGHAMTON, NY
Cellec TechnologiesFounded in 2016, Rochester-area Cellec Technologies researches and manufactures lithium-ion batteries, with a patented approach that keeps cells stable at a 0-Volt state of charge. Its scientists and engineers develop safer, more efficient storage solutions for aerospace and defense applications while pursuing clean-energy uses. The company works closely with the scientific community and serves clients across the United States.HENRIETTA, NY