Faced with the challenge of the widespread use of electric vehicles, companies are competing for innovations. Based in San José, the Californian firm Sakuu intends to democratize the adoption of electric vehicles thanks to its industrial innovation. This 3D printing specialist has just announced the creation of a new printing platform dedicated to the design of so-called solid electric batteries, and promising characteristics and performance.

At equal performance, the batteries produced by the Sakuu printer could use between 30% and 50% less material than lithium-ion batteries. They should therefore be twice as compact and almost three times lighter. Last but not least, this technology does not ignore durability thanks to a “powder-to-powder process” which guarantees easier recycling of ceramics and metals, says the American company.

Thanks to its innovative printer, Sakuu proposes to provide a technology allowing the local production of high performance electric batteries at a lower cost. It remains to be seen whether manufacturers will be seduced by this innovation, which is intended initially for small vehicles with two and three wheels, as well as compact electric vehicles. Answer in the coming months, since the marketing of this revolutionary printer is announced by the end of the year 2021.