Localized mechanical recycling.
A flexible, cost-effective solution to preprocess battery manufacturing scrap near the gigafactory. Our focus is recovering black mass, copper and aluminum streams closer to where battery materials are generated or consolidated.
Our initial focus: mechanical recycling of battery production scrap. Hydrometallurgy is a separate pilot development project, not a commercial operation.
Battery manufacturing scrap: an unavoidable challenge.
Gigafactories generate production scrap that must be managed safely, compliantly and cost-effectively. The two main costs are the processing fee and transportation.
Especially for LFP: lower material value, and recycling often involves processing fees.
Production scrap is an operational responsibility for battery manufacturers. They need reliable, safe and economical recycling solutions to support ongoing operations.
A potential lower-cost, simpler and compliant solution for managing production scrap.
Lower total recycling cost
- Shorter transportation distance
- Competitive processing fees
Simpler logistics
- Local or near-site processing
- Less onsite storage over time
Safe and compliant
- Proper handling and processing
- Supports environmental and regulatory requirements
Operational efficiency
- Focus on core production
- Reliable recycling partner
From scrap to recovered outputs.
High-throughput shredding and separation designed to maximize black mass quality and material recovery.
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Gigafactory scrap
Cathode and anode (production) scrap, rejected cells and defective modules.
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SBM mechanical recycling
Shredding, separation and preprocessing.
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Recovered outputs
Black mass, copper and aluminum.
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Next steps
Outputs to downstream recyclers or further processing.
Black mass
A highly concentrated mixture of cathode, carbon black and PVDF.
Copper granules
Aluminum granules
Battery production scrap and end-of-life batteries.
Our initial focus is battery production scrap. We also welcome discussions about end-of-life EV and consumer batteries.
Cathode and anode (production) scrap, rejected cells and defective modules.
- LFP
- NMC / NCA
Existing equipment. Flexible deployment options.
Site, permitting, installation and commissioning support.
| Nominal line | 10,000 t/y Mechanical recycling line available for deployment |
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| Modular option | ~2,000 t/y |
| Process | Shredding, separation and preprocessing |
| Outputs | Black mass, copper and aluminum streams |
| Target install | ~3 months For mechanical line, once site ready |
Flexible, customer-specific terms.
We explore processing fees, tolling and other customer-specific arrangements.
- Processing fees / tolling
- Material ownership
- Logistics and transportation
- Offtake for black mass and recovered materials
- Flexible, customer-specific terms
Hydrometallurgy pilot.
SBM Tech’s engineering team brings experience in lithium-ion battery materials recovery, hydrometallurgical processing and cathode material development.
- Black mass
- Leaching
- Purification
- Solvent extraction
- Precursor synthesis
- Cathode active regeneration
Potential downstream products: lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide; high-purity nickel, cobalt and manganese sulfates; NCM cathode precursors and regenerated cathode materials.
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.
- 01Introduction
- 02Initial discussion: material types, volumes and current arrangements
- 03Evaluate fit
- 04Explore next steps: a tailored proposal or trial, if suitable