Industrial automation specialist Rockwell Automation is working with Toronto-based silicon anode active materials company NEO Battery Materials to help NEO set up its first North American facility, a 240-ton facility with the capacity to expand to 5,000 tons of silicon anode material per year, in Windsor, Ontario.
Silicon anode materials represent a promising technology that offers several advantages over traditional graphite anodes. Silicon can theoretically store more than 10 times as much energy for a given mass as graphite. Silicon anodes could also enable faster charging compared to their graphite counterparts.
“Teaming up with Rockwell Automation was a strategic step to help us scale our battery materials commercialization and production,” said NEO Battery Materials CEO Spencer Huh. “The value proposition provided by utilizing solutions from Rockwell will help grow and streamline production, delivering the highest-quality products to our customers.”
“We are excited to grow the auto and EV battery category in our industry,” said Rockwell Automation Regional VP Brian Holte. “Supporting NEO’s growth is a strategic imperative for us as we continue to establish our products and solutions to scale the company’s output with higher efficiencies.”
As NEO grows its capabilities, it envisions to expand operations in the US. Rockwell Automation is engaged to help launch additional facilities in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia in the future.
Source: Rockwell Automation
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