American Battery Factory (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer, is leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States. Recently, ABF announced its joint venture with Lead Intelligent Equipment (LEAD) to secure custom automation equipment and machinery for its first gigafactory, which is planned to produce up to 20 GWh in Tucson, Arizona.

The partnership marks a critical stage of the engineering and production design phases for the gigafactory. ABF hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility in October 2023, initiating plans to produce battery cells for numerous applications to optimize energy storage, destress the power grid, and make true energy independence a reality. This key milestone is the next step on the critical path toward finalizing facility engineering details and beginning a robust construction effort in Arizona.

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Produced by LEAD in close collaboration with ABF, the fully automated production line will be built from the ground up to provide a tailored solution for assembly. From mixing and coating to stacking and packaging, machinery, including the slurry system, cathode and anode laser chambers, and turnkey line equipment, will cover every key step of the battery cell manufacturing process. In addition to the machinery, LEAD will initially provide onsite support, including system installation, commissioning, and training.

In conjunction with this manufacturing equipment decision, ABF is working with blue-chip, U.S.-based companies to secure additional equipment, building controls, software, programmable logic controllers, cyber systems, construction, and more. The company has previously announced partnerships with Honeywell, First Phosphate, Anovion, Celgard, FNA Group, and Lion Energy to provide various solutions, including digital platforms, lithium sourcing, anode and separator materials, and battery pack integration.

“Accelerating global layout has long been a core strategic goal for LEAD, and collaborating with ABF is a key step for our expansion into U.S. and North American markets,” said Wang Yanqing, LEAD chairman. “We will jointly build an automated, efficient, and intelligent gigafactory network, contributing to the growth of the local lithium battery and energy storage industry in the United States.”

Due to the size of the machinery, decisions in the planning phase have considered the impact on everything from electrical to plumbing and the related geotechnical considerations, which then impact the necessary size of the foundation. With a targeted completion date of 2025, the first ABF gigafactory will include the company’s headquarters, a research and development innovation center, as well as the initial 2 x 2 GWh factory module.

American Battery Factory Gigafactory, Tucson, Arizona

Project Overview

The American Battery Factory (ABF) gigafactory, under construction near Tucson, Arizona, promises to be a major player in the US lithium-ion battery production landscape. 

This project, slated for completion in 2025, will be the largest lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactory in the country. The facility is expected to create significant economic benefits for Arizona while contributing to the growth of clean energy solutions nationwide. The project will bring substantial capital investment, job creation, and economic growth to Arizona. The location within the Aerospace Research Campus positions ABF to leverage existing infrastructure and collaborate with other technology leaders.

Project Cost

ABF is committing a substantial USD 1.2 billion in capital to establish this gigafactory in Tucson, Arizona.

Project Scope

• 2 million square foot facility
• Headquarters, Research & Development (R&D) center
• Initial production module with 2 x 2 GWh capacity (expandable)
• Production of LFP battery cells for various applications

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