Apple Supplier TDK Announces 100x Energy Density Solid-State Battery Breakthrough

Jun 17, 2024, 09:12 AM

Apple supplier TDK has announced a significant breakthrough in solid-state battery technology. The Japanese electronic parts maker claims to have developed a new material that enhances the energy density of its small solid-state batteries by 100 times. This breakthrough is expected to improve the performance of wearable devices such as wireless headphones and smartwatches. TDK's new battery technology could potentially allow tiny, wearable, or remote gadgets to operate for months without needing a recharge. The announcement has been covered by multiple sources, including the Financial Times and CNBC. TDK, which supplies batteries to Apple and Tesla, has seen its stock ($6762.JP) react to the news.