KULR manufactures high‑performance batteries, energy‑storage systems, BMS, chargers, and power electronics in the United States for physical and edge AI applications in defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. Their products are purpose‑built to deliver dense, reliable power for drones, autonomous platforms, and other mission‑critical edge systems where energy density and supply‑chain security are essential.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Physical and edge AI systems such as drones, autonomous platforms, space payloads, and edge compute require energy storage that is dense, reliable, and safe, yet existing supply chains rely on foreign components and lack integrated power‑electronics and battery‑management solutions, creating risks for mission‑critical applications.
Solution
KULR provides a domestically manufactured, end‑to‑end energy‑storage platform that combines high‑performance lithium‑ion batteries, proprietary battery‑management systems, chargers, and power electronics. The company designs each component for specific mission profiles—space, air, and edge compute—ensuring high cell efficiency, thermal stability, and propagation‑resistant safety architectures. All cells, welds, and pack assemblies are sourced and produced in the United States, meeting NDAA compliance and providing full traceability for defense and government customers. Integrated testing against MIL‑SPEC and UL standards validates performance across extreme temperature, vibration, and electromagnetic environments. The result is a reliable power source that can be deployed in drones, eVTOLs, satellites, data‑center edge racks, and other mission‑critical platforms without compromising supply‑chain integrity.
Target Audience
Primary customers are defense and aerospace contractors, satellite and space system integrators, advanced drone and eVTOL manufacturers, and edge‑compute or data‑center operators requiring certified, mission‑critical power solutions.
Features
- High‑efficiency lithium‑ion cells (up to 98% peak efficiency) assembled in U.S. facilities with proprietary laser and resistance welding
- Multiple BMS architectures (commercial, EMI‑resistant, space‑grade, military, NDAA‑compliant) with built‑in thermal‑management and safety controls
- Propagation‑resistant, flame‑arresting pack designs that contain thermal runaway and meet NASA and MIL‑SPEC requirements
- Scalable production capacity (150 MWh annual) across two dedicated U.S. plants (Forge‑1 R&D, Forge‑2 volume manufacturing)
- Integrated power electronics and chargers engineered for high‑power edge compute, UAV, and eVTOL applications
- Full NDAA Section 889/1260H documentation and AS9100‑certified quality management for defense and government programs
- Customizable form factors and energy densities for space (100‑400 Wh), air (drone to eVTOL), and edge compute (rack‑level backup) missions