Kodak to Use Film Manufacturing Machines to Make EV Batteries

Kodak has announced that it is repurposing some of the expensive, high-tech machines used to manufacture its photography film for use on batteries for electric vehicles (EV). The company has invested in Wildcat Discovery Technologies, which makes EV batteries. Wildcat Discovery Technologies Engineers at Kodak have discovered that the “supercell” batteries Wildcat manufactures, require a similar coating and engineering services, like their 35mm film. So, with minimal retooling, these $70 million machines have a new life, producing materials needed to create batteries. According to a video tour of the Kodak facility by Destin of Smarter Everyday on YouTube, Kodak’s current process of film manufacturing , known as ESTAR, requires using polymers to create the film itself. These polymers have replaced the old school acetate base in 35mm film (except for motion picture film) and…

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