ION Storage passes customer validation for Cornerstone cell Change A customer qualified the performance of ION Storage Systems' Cornerstone solid‑state battery cell. Why it matters ION Storage Systems shipped sample Cornerstone cells in August 2025 to partners in industrial equipment, consumer electronics, and automotive sectors. A customer completed performance qualification by meeting strict performance standards set by that commercial partner. This is the first instance of a U.S. solid‑state battery company achieving customer performance validation. The qualification moves the technology beyond laboratory testing into real‑world customer evaluation. The company plans production to start in Maryland. Interesting Engineering · Mar 17 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
Raytheon completes expansion of Huntsville missile integration facility Change Raytheon completed a $115 million expansion that added about 26,000 square feet to its Redstone missile integration facility in Huntsville, enabling the site to process and deliver missiles more than 50 percent faster. Why it matters The $115 million project added approximately 26,000 square feet to the Redstone missile integration facility in Huntsville. Upgraded infrastructure allows the site to process and deliver missiles more than 50 percent faster than before. The facility assembles and integrates multiple missile systems, including multiple versions of the Standard Missile family. Raytheon employs over 2,200 people across Alabama and announced five framework agreements with the U.S. Department of War covering production at Tucson, Huntsville, and Andover. Interesting Engineering · Mar 17 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
