{
“title”: “Amprius Technologies Partners with Nanotech Energy for US Battery Cell Manufacturing”,
“content”: “
Amprius Technologies, a U.S.-based developer of silicon anode batteries, has entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership with lithium-ion battery specialist Nanotech Energy. This collaboration aims to expand Amprius’s production capabilities into the United States, marking Nanotech Energy as its first domestic manufacturing partner.
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Strengthening US Defense and Aerospace Supply Chains
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The new partnership is poised to bolster Amprius’s capacity to serve critical sectors such as defense and aerospace by ensuring secure, domestic production of its advanced battery cells. This move aligns with the recent updates to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and supports the establishment of a robust U.S. supply chain for Amprius’s clientele, including major technology provider L3Harris Technologies.
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Advanced Cell Technology and Increased Capacity
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Recently, Amprius and Nanotech Energy have collaborated to refine the manufacturing processes for the Amprius SA128 silicon-anode cell. This particular cell is a 21700 cylindrical unit, boasting a capacity of 6.8 Ah and a specific energy rating of 320 Wh/kg. The contract manufacturing agreement with Nanotech Energy is set to increase Amprius’s overall global production capacity to exceed 2 GWh.
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Meeting Evolving Customer Demands
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Tom Stepien, CEO of Amprius, emphasized the importance of this development for their defense clients. “Establishing a US manufacturing partner is essential to meeting the evolving requirements of our defense customers,” Stepien stated. “Nanotech brings deep expertise in developing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion cells. Their manufacturing skills and our industry-leading designs enable us to move quickly from development to production while maintaining the quality, security, and performance our customers expect.””
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}