X-FAB and Cymbet announce manufacturing partnership
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X-FAB and Cymbet have announced a manufacturing cooperation agreement that could result in the world's highest volume solid state battery (ssb) production facility. Located in Lubbock, Texas, the expansion aims to significantly increase Cymbet's manufacturing capacity for its EnerChip SSB to satisfy growing global demand.
To support Cymbet's requirements, X-FAB is implementing a 'fab in a foundry' concept – a separate clean room dedicated exclusively for the Cymbet product line.
"X-FAB is the ideal partner for Cymbet, said Morgan Thoma, Cymbet vp manufacturing and operations. "Their technical capabilities, manufacturing expertise and quality systems, including ISO 9001/9002, ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications, are the perfect match for Cymbet's manufacturing expansion."
Lloyd Whetzel, president and ceo of X-FAB added that the collaboration was a logical step in the foundries 'More than Moore' approach. "Partnering with Cymbet demonstrates X-FAB's commitment to our customers' long term success," he noted. "This EnerChip solid state battery fabrication facility extends our manufacturing capabilities into new cutting edge green technologies, and will result in the world's highest volume ssb production facility."
Qualification of the line is expected to be done by mid 2011 and ramp production will also begin at this time. The new facility is expected to generate up to 100 new jobs during the next five years.
