Lithium batteries: System Electronics invests in LiBER, the spinoff of the University of Bologna

System Electronics, a business unit of System Ceramics (Coesia Group), a company dedicated to innovation in industrial electronics, announces the acquisition of a minority share in LiBER, a spinoff specialized in lithium-ion battery technology of the University of Bologna in which it participates through its holding company Behold srl.

“We are delighted to partner with LiBER,” says Andrea Gozzi, general manager of System Electronics. “Their know-how in lithium-ion battery technology aligns perfectly with our vision of sustainable and efficient solutions for industry. This collaboration will fuel innovation and create exciting opportunities for our customers and the entire industry.”

This partnership marks an acceleration in System Electronics' growth in the battery business, particularly with the aim of limiting its environmental impact, and provides an opportunity to invest in research and development to create next-generation energy storage solutions. LiBER has in fact developed a proprietary technology for the production of lithium-ion batteries that offers superior performance, safety and sustainability compared to conventional batteries, recognized for its potential to revolutionize the energy storage industry.

“This partnership with System Electronics represents a significant milestone for LiBER,” comments Professor Claudio Rossi, CEO of LiBER. “Their experience and global reach will provide us with the platform to expand our market presence and bring our innovative battery technology to a wider audience. We are excited to partner with this company to drive innovation and shape the future of sustainable energy.”

The partnership between System Electronics and LiBER, which is part of the broader Framework Agreement for collaboration between the Coesia Group and the University of Bologna, exemplifies the strong link between university and the industrial world. Significant economic benefits are expected from this operation, primarily the creation of jobs, talent attraction, and the promotion of the Emilia-Romagna region as a center for innovation and technological progress.

About System Electronics
System Electronics, a business unit of System Ceramics, a Coesia brand, drives innovation in technology and offers its expertise in electronics and mechatronics to support innovation in any industrial setting. The company operates successfully in various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, aeronautics, infomobility, ceramics and intralogistics. Solutions offered fall under four product lines: Custom Devices and Automation, HMI IPC, EMS and Artificial Intelligence. The company provides high-level know-how for the development of custom electronic components through a team of highly qualified technicians and engineers, ensuring high-quality custom solutions. From design to development, System Electronics offers a comprehensive service geared to each customer's specific needs.

About LiBER
LiBER, a spinoff of the University of Bologna, specializes in the development of technology for the integration of lithium-ion batteries in mobile and stationary applications. Its product and manufacturing process solutions offer sustainability and reusability features that make LiBER batteries promising for various industrial applications requiring energy storage, including the ceramic industry.

About Behold
Behold srl is the holding company that Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna founded in 2021 with the aim of supporting and accompanying its Spinoffs and enhancing the knowledge capital developed by public research towards the market. Today Behold holds a portfolio of holdings in fourteen University of Bologna Spinoff companies, innovative startups, born between 2020 and 2024.