Alsym Energy
David Laughman is a highly experienced professional in the field of research and development, currently serving as the Sr. Director of Research and Development at Alsym Energy since June 2025. Prior to this role, Laughman held several positions at A123 Systems from February 2019 to May 2025, progressing from Senior Research Scientist to Director of Research and Development. Laughman started their career in the research sector at Ilika Technologies Ltd, focusing on solid state battery applications, and contributed to the development of innovative techniques during a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Muenster. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Münster and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Lehigh University.
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Alsym Energy
Alsym™ Energy has developed an innovative, inexpensive, high-performance rechargeable energy storage technology that’s free of lithium and cobalt, and ideal for a range of stationary storage use cases, including utility grids, home storage, microgrids, industrial applications, and more. This will be followed by future products for marine applications and EVs including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and passenger vehicles. Alsym batteries avoid many of the issues that surround lithium-ion batteries and uses no lithium or cobalt. They are non-flammable and non-toxic by design, and are built using readily available materials with robust, uncomplicated supply chains.