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Magnera partners with Army researchers on battery separators

By Haydn Davis
15 October 2026

OmniSep technology will be used to support the power, efficiency, and safety requirements of next-generation battery systems

CHARLOTTE – Magnera is partnering with the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory to evaluate and advance next-generation battery separator technologies, supporting evolving energy requirements across defence, critical infrastructure, and commercial applications.

Under the terms of the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), the programme will use Magnera’s OmniSep platform, an advanced separator technology engineered to enhance battery performance, safety, and reliability in demanding operating environments.

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