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3D Printing Industry Interview with Sakuu President

Arwed Niestroj, Sakuu President and COO, was recently interviewed about the company’s dry process manufacturing technology and the development of the Kavian platform. He discussed technical considerations, as well as Sakuu's role in modern battery production and energy storage innovation.

The 3D Printing Industry interview explains that "as global electrification gains momentum, the battery industry is under growing pressure to boost production efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and build more resilient supply chains. To address these challenges, many companies are exploring advanced manufacturing methods. Among them is Sakuu, a Silicon Valley-based developer of battery printing equipment and technologies."

Arwed explains Sakuu's technology, and its approach to bringing transformative solutions to battery manufacturers, noting that "the first commercial iteration of the Kavian platform focuses on producing dry electrodes — both cathodes and anodes — across a range of chemistries."

Powering Solutions for Energy Storage — And AI
Arwed also discussed exciting manufacturing opportunities beyond batteries and the market need for scaling other energy storage applications.

According to 3D Printing Industry, "The Kavian platform is being adapted for a wider range of energy storage solutions, including high-power capacitors. Potential use cases extend to AI data centers, where robust, high-performance energy storage is critical for managing power fluctuations." 

As Arwed aptly noted, “Lithium-ion capacitors are essential for handling sudden spikes in demand. That’s where our technology excels — delivering both high power and high energy.”

To learn more, read the full interview here.