The race to create a solid-state battery is heating up. In your phone, car, camera, and more, there's a Li-ion battery. They are a leader in energy storage. They have a problem with safety. The batteries tend to catch fire when damaged or at high temperatures.

Solid-state batteries are more stable than liquid batteries and can be used in all types of batteries. They could have a longer lifespan. Many startup companies are trying to get their first batteries out of the lab and into a factory in order to prove that solid-state batteries can be economically viable.

One of those companies is California-based, and it is taking on a bigger task: 3D-printing next-gen batteries. According to the company, 3D printing allows it to fit more battery layers in the same amount of space, boosting the capacity of its batteries. Changing how batteries are integrated into product design is a possibility. The company hasn't 3D printed a full battery. This new technology could change how batteries are made.