GM Partners with Forge Nano to Develop Thin Film EV Battery Coatings

GM Ventures announced a $10 million investment in Forge Nano, a materials science company specializing in atomic layer deposition. GM and Forge Nano have also entered into a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on potential atomic layer deposition applications for GM batteries.

Atomic layer deposition is a surface engineering technology that applies thin film coatings to battery materials to control chemistry and structure at the atomic level. Using its Atomic Armor technology, Forge Nano will develop thin film coatings for GM to improve battery performance and reduce costs. Forge Nano will also manufacture prototype lithium-ion battery cells at its headquarters in Thornton, Colorado to demonstrate the capabilities of its technology.

This investment highlights GM’s continued commitment to finding innovative technology solutions to improve battery performance and reduce the cost of electric vehicles, making them an attractive option for all vehicle buyers. This investment also enables Forge Nano to further enhance its technology as it plans to expand its battery material coating business and semiconductor footprint.

“GM Ventures’ primary goal is to bring disruptive technologies into the GM ecosystem to improve products and processes,” said Anirvan Coomer, Managing Director of GM Ventures. “Forge Nano’s Atomic Armor technology has game-changing potential for our battery materials. They have demonstrated the ability to extend the functionality of the cathode, the most expensive battery cell component. This could have benefits for customers and the business.” Paul Lichty, CEO of Forge Nano, said:

“Forge Nano’s mission is to make better materials for a better world. GM’s investment will enable us to further improve the performance and durability of our battery materials while enabling us to expand our footprint in other key areas – such as semiconductors. We look forward to working closely with GM to advance battery cell performance for future electric vehicles.”