The commissioning and ramping of our Moses Lake manufacturing plant is a significant milestone, and helping to lead in those efforts is our Director of Engineering, Maik Duwensee, Ph.D. Maik is an engineering visionary with more than a decade of experience leading large-scale production projects with a focus on enhancing quality, reliability, manufacturability, and safety. Maik has spent several years at some of the world’s most innovative companies including Apple, Tesla and Uber. Now, he’ll join our team in Moses Lake to help prepare the plant to begin production in late 2025. Maik, who was born in a small town in Germany similar to the size of Moses Lake, is also looking forward to the opportunity to become a part of a tight-knit community and help support local workforce development and growth. Maik Duwensee, Ph.D is looking to build a strong team of engineers ready to join our mission to power the world’s transition to clean energy. Interested in the challenge? Find our open roles: https://lnkd.in/gPR-2eSK #Sila #LifeAtSila #GrantCountWa #MosesLake
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
Alameda, California 27,352 followers
We engineer materials to power our future.
About us
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future. Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance. Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything. We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL. Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.
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http://www.silanano.com
External link for Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Alameda, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Batteries and Materials Science
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2450 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, California 94501, US
Employees at Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
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Byron Deeter
Byron Deeter is an Influencer Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
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Fumitomo Hide
IP (Patent) Portfolio Architect at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
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Susan Cashen
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Allen Gladstone
Global Talent Acquisition Leader - SPHR *Featured in Netflix Series* : The Big Vape, The Rise and Fall of JUUL - Certified Diversity Professional
Updates
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The continued excitement around our $375M funding round is a testament to the importance of our mission to power the world’s transition to clean energy. We want to thank NYSE for sharing this big news as we continue to work towards the completion of our Moses Lake plant construction and delivery of Titan Silicon to our auto customers. Read press release: https://lnkd.in/eh-PUQXb #Sila #GrantCountWa #MosesLake
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We appreciate the recognition and snapshot from Nasdaq highlighting our $375M in funding led by Sutter Hill Ventures and T. Rowe Price. This funding round will enable the completion of our Moses Lake plant construction and delivery of our remarkable Titan Silicon anode to our auto customers next year. ⚡ ⚡ Read press release: https://lnkd.in/eh-PUQXb
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Automakers still agree that electric is the future. Achieving that future means improving #EV performance today with advanced #battery materials like our Titan Silicon anode, which delivers 20–25% longer range and faster charging speeds. Our CEO and Co-Founder Gene Berdichevsky chats with Yahoo Finance to share his perspective on EV industry trends and the benefits of better battery #chemistry. Watch interview: https://lnkd.in/eUM5Kqx6
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“We're never going to out-compete them in a race to the bottom on cost with conventional battery materials. We need to be investing in next-generation products that can leapfrog the status quo.” Last week at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute's Critical Minerals Summit, our Head of Government Affairs, Alex Fitzsimmons, joined industry experts and government officials to discuss how new battery technologies and policy reform can reduce our domestic reliance on critical minerals from Chinese-dominated supply chains. #energysecurity #criticalminerals #supplychain
This week, I represented Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. on a panel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute's Critical Minerals Summit. In a wide-ranging discussion, the panel focused on bolstering the U.S. critical mineral supply chain through technology innovation, trade policies, market signals, and permitting reform. Thanks to the Chamber's Ruth Demeter Hayes and fellow panelists Congressman John James, Wayne Palmer with the Essential Minerals Association, Richard R. with the National Mining Association, and Michelle Michot Foss with the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES). #energysecurity #criticalminerals #supplychain
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Global demand for EV batteries rose 40% in 2023 from the previous year, with the fastest growth coming in the U.S. and Europe, according to the International Energy Agency. The electric transition is happening. However, the mass adoption of EVs is still dependent on winning over consumers by delivering better #battery performance. The The Wall Street Journal covers the news of our $375M Series G funding, how our Titan Silicon anode improves #EV performance, and the outlook for the industry. Read on: https://lnkd.in/e48X6k58
Exclusive | Startup That Says It Can Help EVs Charge Faster Raises $375 Million
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We are pleased to announce that we have raised $375M in a close of our Series G funding led by existing investors Sutter Hill Ventures and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price, with participation by new outside investors as well as existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Coatue, Perry Creek Capital, and others. The round focuses on production scale-up and delivering our Titan Silicon anode for auto series production. Our Co-founder and CEO, Gene Berdichevsky, said, “Our investors share the perspective that the world will transition to fully electric. Every automaker knows the future must be electric and realizes that the path to broader adoption isn’t through cost reduction alone. To transform the world and meet consumer expectations, the industry needs to take the next big step on battery performance and charging speeds. With Sila, automakers can deliver next-generation EVs that will win over those who expect more from their electric experience.” Read full press release: https://lnkd.in/eh-PUQXb
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Achieving big goals is not just about individual efforts but about harnessing the collective strength of a team. Nathan Crowell from our Moses Lake team embodies a passion for teamwork and mentorship that reminds us that when we learn together, support each other, and share our knowledge, we can achieve extraordinary things. Learn more about our mission, culture, careers and why pros like Nathan work at Sila. https://lnkd.in/gQRBfWzM #Sila #LifeAtSila #GrantCountWa #MosesLake
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We're thrilled to welcome our talented new interns! From left to right we have: Ameya Khirwadkar from the The University of Alabama in Huntsville studying Aerospace Systems Engineering, Jose Gabriel Rosa from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying Mechanical Science and Engineering, Oluwatoye Akintunde from Purdue University studying Mechanical Engineering, Hyewon Jeong from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying Materials Science and Engineering, Mansi Sanjay Porwal from the University of Illinois Chicago studying Chemistry, Sarah Holmes from Stanford University studying Chemistry, Alexandra Miner from the Rochester Institute of Technology studying Environmental Sustainability, Health, and Safety, Fizza Usmani from University of California, Davis studying Chemical Engineering, Katheryn Kornegay from Stanford University studying Materials Science and Engineering, and Amitha R Mulastham from the University of Washington studying Mechanical Engineering. Each individual brings a valuable perspective, skill set, and enthusiasm to the team. We’re excited for them to learn from some of our best and brightest and contribute ideas to the advancement of clean energy. Also, shout-out to Valentino Spencer, who is shepherding our internship program and creating valuable experiences for interns at Sila. Give our interns a big welcome with a like or a comment!
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Battery technology isn't just about power—it's about shaping a #sustainable future. From electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, advancements in #batteries are pivotal. Every battery breakthrough moves us closer to cleaner air, more efficient energy grids, or in the case of our Titan Silicon anode, #EVs that drive farther and charge faster. SlashGear covers new battery technologies revolutionizing products today, including our Titan Silicon anode. Read on: https://lnkd.in/e_25SQmq
5 New Battery Technologies That Could Revolutionize Everything From EVs To Smartphones - SlashGear
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