Amprius Technologies, a provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced one of its contract manufacturing partners has opened new lines to support increased SiCore production. The newly installed production lines provide Amprius with a manufacturing capacity of up to 800 MWh for its SiCore pouch cells.
This expansion marks a significant milestone in Amprius’ global manufacturing strategy, significantly enhancing its production capabilities to meet the rising demand for its next-generation, high-performance silicon anode batteries.
The newly established production lines have officially begun operations at one of Amprius’ contract manufacturing partners’ facilities, designed specifically to produce Amprius’ SiCore batteries. This expansion ensures customers have increased access to the company’s high-energy, high-power silicon anode batteries for electric mobility applications.
Shipments from these lines began in October 2024, supporting the various customer orders including the $20 million order for light EVs. The facility integrates the latest innovations in battery manufacturing equipment and processes, leveraging technology with advanced environmental controls, ensuring optimal performance and quality for the silicon-anode cell chemistries.
The multi-year, long term agreement with the contract manufacturer is a key part of Amprius’ manufacturing strategy to secure scalable, high-quality production capacity while minimizing investment and incremental costs. With over 20 years of industry manufacturing experience and a total production capacity expected to exceed 100 GWh in 2025, the partner provides the flexibility needed to meet Amprius’ high-energy density and longevity standards while supporting future expansion.
Since announcing the SiCore platform in January, customer demand for large quantities of SiCore batteries has increased, necessitating the acceleration of SiCore production capacity. These expanded contract manufacturing arrangements allow Amprius to efficiently scale operations, ensuring customers have access to its industry-leading battery performance.
Amprius’ contract manufacturers will supply SiCore pouches in various chemistries and form factors, including 18650 and 21700 cylindrical cells.
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