Mechanical recycling closer to the source.
SBM Tech is developing localized mechanical recycling, initially focused on battery production scrap, with opportunities to process suitable materials from end-of-life batteries. We work with gigafactories, battery collectors, dismantlers and recyclers to assess onsite, near-site and independent-facility options. Our focus is recovering black mass, copper and aluminum streams closer to where battery materials are generated or consolidated.
- Existing equipment
- 10,000 t/yNominal mechanical line available for deployment
- Modular option
- ~2,000 t/yModular options
- Deployment
- 3 optionsOnsite, near-site or independent facility
- Target install
- ~3 monthsFor mechanical line, once site ready
Battery manufacturing scrap: an unavoidable challenge.
Gigafactories generate production scrap that must be managed safely, compliantly and cost-effectively.
- 01
Scrap is unavoidable
Production naturally generates scrap.
- 02
Volumes increase
More scrap as production ramps up.
- 03
Must be managed safely and legally
Requires proper handling and compliance.
- 04
Two main costs
Processing fee and transportation.
- 05
Especially for LFP
Lower material value, and recycling often involves processing fees.
Localized mechanical recycling.
A flexible, cost-effective solution to preprocess battery manufacturing scrap near the gigafactory. SBM can help gigafactories manage production scrap with lower total cost and reduced logistics complexity.
Gigafactory scrap
Cathode and anode (production) scrap, rejected cells and defective modules.
SBM mechanical recycling
Shredding, separation and preprocessing.
Recovered outputs
Black mass, copper and aluminum.
Next steps
Outputs to downstream recyclers or further processing.
A practical, scalable mechanical recycling solution.
Our initial focus is battery production scrap. Hydrometallurgy and other battery waste streams are future opportunities.
- Initial focusDetails
Mechanical recycling of production scrap
Shredding, separation and preprocessing. 10,000 t/y nominal line available for deployment.
- Welcome discussionsContact
End-of-life batteries
We also welcome discussions about end-of-life EV and consumer batteries.
- Pilot developmentPilot
Hydrometallurgy
A separate pilot development project, not a commercial operation.
- EvaluatingESS
Energy storage (ESS)
Evaluating second-life and new battery energy storage solutions for industrial and commercial applications.
For battery collectors, dismantlers and recyclers
We welcome discussions with businesses seeking a regional mechanical processing partner for production scrap and dismantled battery materials.
Let’s discuss your battery materials.
Our initial goal is to understand your specific needs and explore how SBM can support your operations.