TLDR
- QuantumScape, Murata team up to scale solid-state battery production
- QS boosts battery game with Murata in ceramic separator mass pus
- Joint effort: QS & Murata gear up for battery production at scale
- QuantumScape secures Murata deal to commercialize EV battery tech
- QS partners with Murata to accelerate solid-state battery rollout
QuantumScape Corporation(QS) stock gained 0.29% during market hours and added another 0.11% in after-hours trading.
QuantumScape has strengthened its production strategy through a joint development agreement with Murata Manufacturing. This move signals a significant step toward commercializing its solid-state lithium-metal battery technology.
The partnership will focus on scaling high-volume ceramic separator production, a key element in QuantumScape’s battery design. Both companies confirmed their technological alignment after several months of exploration beginning in February 2025. The agreement marks a strategic shift from initial discussions to actionable collaboration.
Murata will provide its expertise in ceramics to support the mass production of ceramic separators. QuantumScape, meanwhile, will integrate these capabilities into its ongoing battery development. This alignment is critical for achieving commercial viability and meeting future supply chain demands.
Joint Development Agreement with Murata Finalized
QuantumScape and Murata have finalized a formal joint development agreement after months of technical exploration. The companies began evaluating collaboration opportunities in early 2025, focusing on ceramic materials and processing methods. They have now advanced to a stage where scaling and commercialization become central priorities.
Murata brings deep expertise in ceramics formulation, sheet formation, and high-precision firing techniques. These capabilities will now support the production of ceramic separators used in QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries. By leveraging Murata’s global infrastructure, QuantumScape anticipates streamlining its supply chain.
The partners will also explore commercial business models to accelerate market entry. Their work includes evaluating logistics and production processes for large-scale deployment. The goal is to facilitate a seamless transition from prototype to mass production.
Context Behind the Collaboration
QuantumScape focuses on developing next-generation batteries for electric vehicles. Its solid-state lithium-metal battery design replaces polymer separators with solid ones, boosting energy density. This innovation enables greater storage capacity within smaller battery volumes.
Ceramic separators are essential to QuantumScape’s design, enabling the use of lithium-metal anodes. These separators must meet strict performance and safety standards for automotive applications. Murata’s contribution helps meet those production and quality requirements.
Murata Manufacturing is a global leader in ceramic-based electronic components. It supplies modules and passive devices across industries and has facilities worldwide. This collaboration allows it to extend its reach into the electric vehicle battery sector.
QuantumScape’s commercial readiness hinges on building a stable and scalable ecosystem. The deal with Murata supports that goal and boosts confidence in its path to market. The firms now aim to scale up solid-state battery production to the next stage.
