{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproactive-interviews-for-investors.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F20251021-ilika-plc-1-CyL47kWA","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Ilika hits big milestone as Goliath pilot line goes live","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/92f9cc71-7d4c-4ec0-a2f3-6a6b31027b4c/3fd3b604-35cf-4701-acde-0f1fdf33d67a/square-with-type.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s successful commissioning of its Goliath pilot line and what this means for upcoming prototype deliveries and licensing opportunities.\n\nPurdy highlighted that automation is at the heart of the pilot line's value. “It takes out that human intervention, it takes out that variability that you get from operator to operator,” he said, pointing to improved consistency and output as key benefits. He explained that the line is now fully operational, with builds in progress and increasing capacity to produce larger volumes of solid-state battery prototypes.\n\nDiscussing the significance of this milestone, Purdy noted that customers now receive bigger batches of batteries for verification and testing. This step is crucial for building trust in the data and technology, and ultimately moves Ilika closer to potential licensing agreements. “It basically ticks another box in the procurement approval process,” he added.\n\nAs for what’s next, Purdy said Ilika’s in-house verification of the current batches will take place over the next month, after which they’ll be shipped to customers to begin their own development work.\n\nThis development marks a tangible step forward in the commercialisation path for Ilika’s solid-state battery technology, with clear implications for future partnerships and licensing.\n\nFor more updates like this, head to Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future content.\n\n#IlikaPLC #SolidStateBatteries #BatteryTechnology #GoliathPilotLine #BatteryInnovation #EnergyStorage #Automation #CleanTech #PrototypeDevelopment #ProactiveInvestors"}