ACT-ion Battery Technologies Celebrates Grand Opening of Cathode Pilot Plant in Carrollton, Texas

U.S.-based facility begins pilot production of critical battery materials using ACT-ion’s proprietary ACT-ivate™ process.

CARROLLTON, Texas, November 3, 2026 – ACT-ion Battery Technologies, Inc. (“ACT-ion”), an innovator in battery material manufacturing, today celebrated the grand opening of its pilot plant in Carrollton, Texas. The facility is now operational and producing cathode active materials (CAM) using ACT-ion’s proprietary ACT-ivate™ process, a clean, high-throughput manufacturing method developed to reduce the cost, environmental impact, and production time of next-generation battery components.

CAM is the fine black powder at the heart of every lithium-ion battery. It forms the cathode, the electrode that largely determines a battery’s energy, power, lifespan, and cost. CAM is also the single biggest contributor to a battery cell’s cost. 

The continuous platform of ACT-ion is designed to lower costs and shrink environmental impact by using less energy and water and eliminating harmful byproducts, while delivering higher throughput and a more streamlined manufacturing flow than traditional methods. ACT-ion’s innovation earned the prestigious R&D 100 Award in 2024.

ACT-ions process is “chemistry-agnostic.” While many manufacturers are locked into specific battery chemistries, ACT-ion has demonstrated ACT-ivate across a range of materials, including cost-effective lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and high-performance nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM), allowing the company to adapt to market trends and serve a broader customer base. The company is also applying the technology to next-generation materials such as lithium manganese iron phosphate (LFMP) and, through a collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, sodium-ion battery materials.

Read the full news release at ACT-ions’ website