Eonix to Develop Ultra-High-Power Batteries for C-UAS & eVTOL Systems

Eonix is leveraging the ATLAS platform to accelerate the discovery of battery materials tailored for directed energy systems, counter-drone technologies, and eVTOL applications By William Mackenzie / 25 Sep 2024

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Eonix has been selected by AFWERX for a PHASE II STTR contract with the University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering focused on ultra-high-power batteries for directed energy, counter drone swarms, and eVTOL systems. 

Eonix to Develop Ultra-High-Power Batteries for C-UAS & eVTOL Systems

The $1.7M in funds will be used to design high conductivity electrolytes that are drop-in compatible with batteries manufactured today, and meet the ambitious DoD energy storage targets for next-gen platforms.

Eonix is leveraging its ATLAS platform to enhance battery product development, which is 40x faster and 15x lower cost than traditional R&D methods. 

Previously harnessed for projects backed by Army/DOE/NSF/Air Force, the ATLAS platform pairs real-time measurement of material behavior in batteries with quantum mechanics simulations to train AI models, significantly accelerating materials discovery. 

These models predict material performance and suggest novel material candidates, marking a significant leap forward in the mission for next-gen energy storage solutions.

Eonix Founder Don Derosa commented, “New technologies like Directed Energy, Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft (C-sUAS), and electric Vertical Take Off Landing (e-VTOL) Systems promise to transform modern air defense systems by offering cost-effective engagement, enhanced base resiliency, and advanced surveillance and attack capabilities.

“Our ATLAS materials discovery platform will design a next generation battery chemistry that improves power density, discharge rate, and operational temperature…thus powering the Air Force to respond to a rapid evolution of aerial threats.”

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