09:58 AM EST, 02/11/2025 (MT Newswires) -- NEO Battery Materials ( NBMFF ) , a low-cost silicon anode materials developer, on Tuesday said it will collaborate with Rockwell Automation to integrate advanced automation solutions at NEO's planned silicon anode manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario.

Rockwell Automation will help NEO achieve operational readiness for large-scale, commercial production.

"We are excited to grow the auto and EV battery category in our industry," said Brian Holte, Regional Vice President, North America, of Sales Strategy and Transformation at Rockwell Automation.

The company expects to expand operations in the U.S. as NEO commercializes its facilities in Windsor, to pursue silicon anode manufacturing activities and value-added projects. The company added that Rockwell will be engaged to help launch further facilities, such as in Ohio.

NEO Battery Materials ( NBMFF ) Chief Executive Spencer Huh commented: "The value proposition provided by utilizing solutions from Rockwell will help grow and streamline production, delivering the highest quality products to our customers."

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