Solid‑State Battery Summit R&D 2025: Delivering on JDAs and A‑sample results
Solid‑State Battery Summit R&D 2025: Delivering on JDAs and A‑sample results
Adrian Tylim on milestones that moved solid‑state from lab to line
On Wednesday, August 13 at 8:30 AM, Adrian Tylim, Head of Business Development North America, shared how Blue Solutions delivered on joint development agreements (JDAs) and A‑sample results. This piece explored what those milestones meant for OEM programs and why 2025 is a pivotal year.
Why JDAs and A‑samples matter
In the automotive workflow, JDA alignment crystallizes requirements and timelines with partners; A‑sample delivery demonstrates design intent and technical feasibility. Achieving these steps in 2025 signals readiness for deeper integration and validation programs.
- Faster feedback cycles with partners on materials, equipment, and process windows.
- Evidence of manufacturability and performance at target specs.
- Clearer pathways toward B‑samples and pilot‑line scaling.
2025 highlights so far
Blue Solutions announced a joint‑development agreement with Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. to jointly develop optimized materials and process equipment for next‑generation (GEN4) solid‑state batteries- coupling materials/equipment excellence with Blue Solutions’ lithium‑metal and solid polymer expertise.
- JDA with Putailai (announced April 29, 2025).
- Focus: optimized materials and process equipment for GEN4.
- Leadership commentary underscoring speed‑to‑market and manufacturability.
Key Takeaways from the session
Expect clarity on the maturity of A‑sample performance, learnings from joint trials, and the implications for pilot‑to‑series scale. The throughline: translating lab performance into robust, repeatable manufacturing.
- A‑sample criteria alignment with partner use‑cases and test plans.
- Process windows and yield learnings informing pilot plans.
- Next milestones toward B‑sample and industrial validation.
Audience Q&A themes
- Timelines and gates from A‑ to B‑samples and implications for SOP.
- Reliability under real‑world thermal/mechanical conditions.
- Recycling readiness and lithium‑metal recovery in future programs.
What’s next
- Continued JDA‑driven trials to refine materials/equipment for GEN4.
- A‑ to B‑sample readiness planning with partners, aligned to quality gates.
- Ongoing sustainability and traceability reporting to support OEM compliance.
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