What 3ME Technology does

3ME Technology is an Australian manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems purpose-built for heavy-duty electric vehicles and energy storage in safety-critical industrial and defense environments. The company's core product, the Bladevolt battery system, is described as the first large-format lithium-ion battery globally to be certified intrinsically safe under IBC 60079 Ex-ia, eliminating thermal runaway risk. The product family spans Bladevolt and Bladevolt XL (for haul trucks and light utility vehicles respectively), supported by a software/hardware stack including BladeDrive (EV integration), BladeNet (cell-level telemetry and remote monitoring), BladeCharge and an on-board 1000Vac charger (developed with Bel Power Solutions), and the BEAST testing facility capable of 750kW battery validation. In 2025 the company launched EdgeVOLT, a modular battery system dedicated to defense applications, including a Cold Weather Variant developed in partnership with South 8 Technologies for Arctic AUKUS/NATO use cases.

The company serves four primary verticals: mining (its commercial anchor), defense (Australian Army hybrid Bushmaster/Stealthmaster, allied portable power), aerospace (via the Australian Space Manufacturing Network with Gilmour Space), and marine. The mining business is validated by the Batt Mobile Equipment TRITEV contract for 150+ EV Engine packages over five years, and by selection as a winner of the BHP/Rio Tinto/Vale Charge On Innovation Challenge.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of configured battery systems, integration and repower services for diesel-to-electric vehicle conversions, battery testing services (BEAST), consultancy, and a modular education/training program. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to major mining operators and defense customers with channel partnerships through mining equipment OEMs (Batt Mobile Equipment, Maclean Engineering, Safescape) and technology partners (PWR for thermal management, Bel Power for charging). Total disclosed capital raised to date is approximately AUD $25-26 million, comprising a $20M PE round in 2022 ($15M ABGF, $5M CEFC), a $5M Rixon Capital working capital facility in 2023, and a $1.9M Business.gov.au grant in 2025.

Name

3ME Technology

Legal name

3ME Technology Pty Ltd

Website

https://3me.technology

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

3ME Technology is an Australian manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems for heavy-duty electric vehicles, serving mining, defense, aerospace, and marine sectors. Its Bladevolt system holds IBC 60079 Ex-ia intrinsic safety certification and powers the Batt Mobile TRITEV and Australian Army Stealthmaster programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Systems and Heavy Vehicle Electrification

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Heavy vehicle electrification
• Lithium-ion battery systems
• Mining equipment batteries
• Defense power solutions
• Electric powertrain integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardiff

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery System Sales: Sale of proprietary Bladevolt battery systems in various configurations for mining, defense, aerospace, and marine applications. Modular, scalable systems sold as product units with customization for specific vehicle types.
2. Integration and Repower Services: Electrification of existing diesel-powered vehicles through integration of 3ME battery systems. Services include installation, commissioning, and field support for battery retrofits and new vehicle builds.
3. Fleet Electrification Solutions: End-to-end electrification solutions from prototype to production, including testing and validation, feasibility studies, technology roadmaps, electrification kits, and technical governance.
4. Education and Training: Modular learning program covering battery basics, chemistry types, system building blocks, performance, thermal runaway, products, life cycle management, recycling, safety standards, and market analysis. Includes optional modules on hazardous area learnings and integration.
5. Consultancy Services: Advisory services for technology viability, integration planning, site readiness, functional safety, and battery systems best practices. Technology roadmaps and market analysis for electrification transitions.
6. BEAST Testing Services: Battery and cell testing services including accelerated cycle life testing, degradation analysis, and total cost of ownership assessment. Testing up to 750kW with temperature control.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3ME Technology designs, manufactures, and integrates high-performance lithium-ion battery systems and supporting software for heavy-duty electric vehicles and equipment. Its core offering is the Bladevolt battery system family — a modular, scalable, intrinsically safe (IBC 60079 Ex-ia certified) energy storage platform sold to mining, defense, aerospace, and marine customers, complemented by EdgeVOLT portable power systems, BladeCharge DC charging stations, BladeNet telemetry, BladeDrive integration software, and the Stealthmaster hybrid defense vehicle.

Product overview

3ME Technology is an Australian company delivering clean energy technology for heavy industry through purpose-built, end-to-end electrification products and solutions. The product portfolio centers on the Bladevolt battery system family (Bladevolt, Bladevolt XL) as the core energy storage platform, supplemented by software modules BladeNet (telemetry and remote monitoring), BladeDrive (EV integration), and BladeCharge/On-Board Chargers (charging solutions). For defense applications, EdgeVOLT provides a dedicated modular battery system including a Cold Weather Variant developed with South 8 Technologies for Arctic operations. Services include battery testing (BEAST facility), integration/repower, education/training, and consultancy. All products serve mining, defense, aerospace, and marine sectors with a focus on safety-critical environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bladevolt: High-performance lithium-ion/polymer battery system designed for heavy-duty electric vehicles with advanced Battery Management System (BMS) and intrinsic safety certification. Powers mining, military, and marine applications.
• BladeNet
• BladeDrive
• EdgeVOLT
• BladeCharge
• Stealthmaster

Products and services

• Bladevolt Battery System High-performance lithium-ion/polymer battery system with advanced Battery Management System (BMS) and intrinsic safety certification (IBC 60079 Ex-ia). Offers scalable, modular configurations from light utility vehicles to 240-tonne haul trucks for mining, military, and marine customers.
• EdgeVOLT Portable Power System Modular, scalable battery energy storage system designed for defense applications including tactical vehicles, microgrids, and advanced field systems. Decentralizes energy delivery for frontline operations, remote deployments, and mobile platforms; includes a Cold Weather Variant using South 8 LiGas cells operating between -60°C and +60°C.
• BladeCharge Offboard DC Charging Station Portable and robust offboard DC charging station for electric vehicles in mining, utilizing 1000 VAC underground mains supply. Features compact footprint, rapid deployment capability, and eliminates the need for step-down transformers.
• On-Board 1000Vac Charger Custom on-board 1000Vac charger developed in collaboration with Bel Power Solutions, suitable for surface and underground mining operations and supporting deployment of battery electric vehicles onto Australian mine sites.
• BladeNet Telemetry Solution Telemetry solution that collects and analyses battery and vehicle data to provide insights into performance and behaviour of electric vehicles. Includes remote monitoring capability that captures critical performance data down to individual cells, with cloud computing platforms and data visualization tools for real-time monitoring.
• BladeDrive EV Integration Software Proprietary EV Integration Solution software suite that seamlessly integrates all components of an EV system. Applicable across mining, defense, aerospace, and marine sectors for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Stealthmaster Hybrid Tactical Vehicle Australia's first iconic electric Bushmaster vehicle featuring hybridisation technology for defense applications. Provides silent watch capability, reduced thermal and acoustic signatures, power distribution/export, and enhanced performance for ADF vehicles; developed with the Australian Army, RICO, and DSTG.
• BEAST Battery Testing Services Battery and cell testing services for individual or paralleled heavy industry battery systems and loads up to 750kW, with temperature control, external cooling systems, hybridisation testing, and real environmental condition simulation. Includes accelerated cycle life testing, degradation analysis, and total cost of ownership assessment.
• Integration and Repower Services Easy integration and repower services for heavy-duty electric platforms. Modular, plug-and-play design ensures quick installation with minimal downtime for mining, military, and marine applications. Includes installation, commissioning, and field support for battery retrofits and new vehicle builds.
• Education and Training Programs Modular Learning Strategy program covering battery basics, chemistry types, system building blocks, performance, thermal runaway, products, life cycle management, recycling, safety standards, risk management, and market analysis. Includes optional modules on hazardous area learnings and integration.
• Electrification Consultancy Advisory services covering technology viability, integration planning, site readiness, functional safety, and battery systems best practices. Includes technology roadmaps and market analysis for electrification transitions across mining, defense, aerospace, and marine sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% reduction in mine emissions from haul truck fleet electrification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• South 8 TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 24 February 2026Letter of Intent signed February 2026 to develop cold-weather battery variant for extreme environments. Integration of South 8's LiGas-enabled cells (operating between -60°C and +60°C) into 3ME's EdgeVOLT Cold Weather Variant battery system. Targeting ANZUS, AUKUS, and NATO defense requirements for Arctic operations.
• PWR Advanced Cooling TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for sustainable battery solutions collaboration. PWR provides thermal management solutions with AS9100 Quality Management certification, aluminum brazing technology, and testing capabilities including largest wind tunnel in southern hemisphere.
• Gilmour Space TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Australian Space Manufacturing Network (ASMN) led by Gilmour Space with $150M bid for Federal Government's Modern Manufacturing Initiative. Support for space-qualified battery systems and space manufacturing facilities in Queensland.
• Batt Mobile EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partnership for delivery of 150+ EV Engine packages for TRITEV 20t Integrated Tool-Carrier over five years. Supported by $4.5M matched funding from Modern Manufacturing Initiative. Partner includes Aeris Resources and METS Ignited Australia.
• Bel Power SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration for custom on-board 1000Vac charger development suitable for surface and underground mining operations. Supports effective deployment of battery electric vehicles onto Australian mine sites.
• Rio TintomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharge On Innovation Challenge partner alongside BHP and Vale for heavy vehicle electrification challenge targeting global mining fleet decarbonization.
• BHPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharge On Innovation Challenge co-sponsor for heavy vehicle electrification challenge. Represents major potential customer for haul truck battery system deployment.
• ValemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharge On Innovation Challenge co-sponsor for heavy vehicle electrification challenge. Global mining operator with potential deployment opportunities.
• Australian Army / RICO / DSTGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of hybrid electric Bushmaster (Stealthmaster) with Army, RICO (Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Integrated Capability), and Defence Science and Technology Group. Ongoing testing and validation support.
• METS Ignited AustraliasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMETS (Mining Equipment, Technology and Services) industry body supporting Batt Mobile Equipment partnership and industry networking.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BYD: Global battery and electric vehicle manufacturer with growing commercial vehicle and industrial battery offerings. Represents the scaled battery incumbent pressure that 3ME competes against on cost and scale.
• Caterpillar: Leading mining and construction equipment OEM with announced battery-electric and hybrid haul truck programs. Directly competes with 3ME on mining fleet electrification, but operates as a broad incumbent across the full equipment value chain.
• Volvo Group: Global heavy-duty truck and equipment OEM actively electrifying mining and construction vehicle platforms. Comparable as a large incumbent pursuing heavy-vehicle battery integration across the same end markets as 3ME, with broader portfolio reach.
• ABB E-mobility: Supplier of charging infrastructure and electrification solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, including mining trucks. Comparable on the charging and grid-side integration that complements 3ME's BladeCharge and on-board charger offerings.
• Komatsu: Major mining equipment OEM with its own electric and hybrid haul truck and loader programs. Targets the same underground and surface mining decarbonization opportunity as 3ME, with significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Microvast: Commercial battery pack manufacturer focused on heavy-duty and specialty vehicle applications including mining and transit. Directly comparable product positioning to 3ME's Bladevolt pack system with a more global commercial footprint.
• Epiroc: Underground mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer with battery-electric vehicle and drill rig offerings. Directly comparable to 3ME in underground mining electrification, including battery-powered loaders, trucks and drills.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Underground mining equipment OEM offering battery-electric loaders and trucks. Direct peer in mining electrification with overlapping end customers and similar safety-critical product positioning.

Emerging players

• FREYR Battery: Emerging battery cell and pack manufacturer targeting commercial and industrial energy storage. Comparable as a scaling battery platform player, though focused more on grid-scale ESS than 3ME's heavy-vehicle niche.
• Xos Trucks: Commercial battery-electric truck manufacturer focused on last-mile delivery and work trucks. Comparable as a specialized EV powertrain company targeting fleet electrification, though at smaller vehicle classes than 3ME.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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