Ilika plc [LON: IKA], a pioneer in solid-state battery technology, today announces the launch of Stereax®M50 mm-scale solid-state batteries designed for medical implants.
LONDON, UK – 10 April 2019 Ilika plc [LON: IKA], a pioneer in solid-state battery technology, today announces the launch of Stereax®M50 mm-scale solid-state batteries designed for medical implants. The Stereax M50 brings all the benefits of the Stereax products whilst taking solid-state batteries to a new level of miniaturisation. Bringing form factor choice enabling medical device innovations that have previously been limited by the available battery technology.
“The implantable medical device industry has a growing need for miniaturized, long-life power sources to enable wireless data transfer from increasingly sophisticated devices that are improving patients’ lives” said Mike Nagy, Chief Technology Officer, Endotronix.
The MedTech space is one of the most challenging environments for battery technologies. Batteries need to be small enough to be unobtrusive, enabling implantable devices to be charged in a way that does not restrict a patient. The batteries need to have as long a life-span as possible, avoiding the risks of repeated surgical intervention. They also need to be biocompatible so that they do not pose a risk of leakage. Each device application may require different sizes and form factors, which can now be accommodated with the customisable battery sizes and shapes enabled by the Stereax M50. Innovation in applications that require injection into the blood stream, monitoring heart rhythm or attachment onto the peripheral nervous system for neurostimulation can be enabled with this technology. These batteries enable self-sustaining power sources that do not need to be changed regularly or use inconvenient cabling.
Relative to standard lithium ion batteries, Stereax M50 solid-state batteries have longer life spans of up to 10 years (up to 5x longer) and lower leakage currents (10x smaller), making them suitable for low power wireless charging. They can also be integrated with other electronic components enabling the end medical device to be kept as small as possible. Stereax M50 yields leading edge energy density with 50% extra density compared to other commercially available solid-state batteries.
“The Stereax product family continues to grow, addressing a wide range of end applications. Medical applications are some of the most demanding environments for battery technology”, said Graeme Purdy, CEO, Ilika. ”The Stereax M50 is a smaller, safer and longer lasting battery, opening up the opportunities of life enhancing medical devices.”
About Ilika
Ilika plc (LON: IKA) is a Ilika is a pioneer in solid-state battery technology and materials innovation. Ilika’s range of solid-state Stereax batteries includes miniaturised batteries for powering wireless sensors, deployed in applications ranging from hostile industrial environments to medical implants. Ilika has also recently extended its roadmap to develop larger format cells suitable for providing automotive power. The Stereax products are developed using Ilika’s unique high throughput materials development platform, which it deploys in collaboration with global OEMs. The platform enables functional materials to be made, characterised and tested up to 100 times faster than traditional techniques, creating robust datasets to enhance intellectual property value, optimise product performance and reduce time to market.
Ilika’s Stereax battery technology IP family offers compelling advantages over conventional lithium ion batteries, including: smaller footprint giving greater energy density, non-toxic properties, faster charging, increased cycle life, low leakage and reduced flammability.
Ilika is working to help build the connected world, removing the constraints of energy source for designers and engineers by delivering ‘fit once and forget’ power wherever it is needed.
The company is headquartered in the UK and has operations in US, China and Japan. Find more information at www.ilika.com
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Appendix: Links to Ilika’s battery technology-related visuals on the web site
- Infographic - Stereax M50 technology for MedTech
- Ilika Stereax M50 visuals of enabling MedTech devices
- Battery construction diagram
- Stereax M50 launch video
