SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2025 — W. L. Gore & Associates today announced the inauguration of its Battery Lab in Shanghai, China, enhancing its global research and development capabilities to accelerate the creation of advanced battery materials for clients worldwide. The lab is dedicated to the development, characterization, and stringent testing of crucial materials for battery cells and packs—covering membranes, venting solutions, moisture and condensation management, explosion and thermal runaway mitigation, pressure equalization, and controlled gas release.
The lab provides customized, integrated solutions for OEMs in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage, and consumer electronics—facilitating faster iterations and a quicker transition from prototype to market.
Advancing Materials Science to Empower the Battery Industry
As a global materials science firm, Gore has consistently been dedicated to transforming profound materials science into a driving force for global sustainability. The establishment of the Shanghai Battery Lab accelerates the commercialization of Gore’s innovative technologies, including dry electrode, formation processes, and other technological advancements. Through sophisticated membrane materials and process innovation, Gore delivers comprehensive solutions for lithium-ion batteries, encompassing venting, explosion protection, condensation management, thermal runaway prevention, pressure equalization, and gas release — substantially improving battery safety and stability.
With decades of expertise in the automotive sector, Gore is recognized as a pioneer and leader in venting and moisture management technologies. Its all-in-one solutions are widely utilized in critical automotive components such as ADAS sensors, automotive electronics, powertrain, chassis, lighting, and battery systems. Backed by established reliability and consistency, Gore precisely addresses industry challenges and enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to achieve breakthroughs in safety, durability, and system integration.
Building a Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem for Sustainable Battery Development
As performance and safety demands for batteries continue to escalate across EVs, energy storage, and electronics, Gore’s Shanghai Battery Lab serves as a crucial hub connecting Gore’s global technical resources with specific local customer needs. The lab offers end-to-end services from material development to testing and validation, while fostering deep collaboration with OEMs to drive co-evolution in cell processes, pack design, and vehicle integration.
“By integrating global resources and strengthening local R&D capabilities, Gore delivers agile response and customized material solutions to empower Chinese customers to grow sustainably in global markets,” said Yong Zhao, Automotive Vents Asia Pacific Business Leader of Gore’s Performance Solutions.
Dr. Justin Skaife, CTO of Gore’s Performance Solutions, added: “Gore’s cross-industry experience in automotive and electronics enables us to develop future-ready solutions for next-generation battery systems. We look forward to working with customers in China and around the world to drive collaborative innovation and sustainable progress in battery technology.”
Gore’s Performance Solutions Division addresses complex product and process challenges in a variety of markets, including aerospace, automotive, industrial, electronics, semiconductor and more. By focusing on collaboration and innovation, Gore partners with customers to design their products and processes to be safer, cleaner, more productive, reliable, durable and efficient across a wide range of demanding environments.
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