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UKBIC installs Asterion Wedge Bonder
Inseto, a leading technical distributor of equipment and materials, has supplied and installed a Kulicke & Soffa (K&S) Asterion EV hybrid wedge bonder at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). The Asterion EV gives the national battery manufacturing...
Ilika begins Solid State Battery Economic Assessment for line at UKBIC
Ilika, pioneers of Solid State Battery (SSB) technology for electric vehicles, has started a six-month economic feasibility study with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to understand what is required to create a dedicated 100 MWh SSB manufacturing line...
Good Samaritans from UKBIC to climb Snowdon in aid of the Air Ambulance
Good Samaritans from the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre in Baginton are aiming to raise £1,700 for the local air ambulance by climbing Snowdon. The party of 17 plan to walk to the summit using the popular Llanberis Path later this month (May 28) and raise the...
UKBIC appoints John Poli to the post of Manufacturing Operations Director
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has appointed John Poli to the post of Manufacturing Operations Director. John is responsible for the facility’s manufacturing capability and is part of UKBIC’s Executive team, reporting to the Managing Director, Jeff...
UKBIC & Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB sign MoU
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) and Germany’s Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to focus on future collaboration between the two organisations. The MoU was signed...
UKBIC achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has achieved certification against an internationally recognised standard for its work in developing its Quality Management System (QMS). UKBIC, the national battery manufacturing development facility, has achieved...
Britishvolt signs agreement to scale-up next generation cell technologies with UKBIC
Battery pioneer, Britishvolt, has entered into a two-year, £ multi-million agreement with the renowned UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), to develop, assemble and manufacture its next generation sample cells for mass production and commercialization....
WMG appoints Dr Ahmad Mohsseni as new Honorary Associate Professor
Dr Ahmad Mohsseni, Chief Technology Officer at UKBIC, has been made an Honorary Associate Professor at WMG. Dr Ahmad Mohsseni joined UKBIC in April 2019, where he sits on the executive committee - the team responsible for delivering and operating the Centre. Dr...
AMTE Power launches ‘Power Up’ project
The Power Up project will combine Imperial College London’s research and UKBIC’s battery manufacturing capabilities, to bridge the gap from prototype to mass production. AMTE Power has secured a project from the Government’s Faraday Battery Challenge, worth £1...
Thirty new roles available at UKBIC
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), which was officially opened in July by the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, the Prime Minister, is set to add 30 new battery roles to support the first large customer projects it has secured. The new national battery...
UKBIC hosts Cenex LCV seminar on Developing UK Gigafactories
UKBIC has (today) hosted a seminar for Cenex’s 14th Low Carbon Vehicle event, on Developing UK Gigafactories. The seminar will be streamed online on Tuesday 21 September starting at 4pm and will then be available for a month. The seminar – the first time that LCV has...
Revolutionising the manufacturing industry through digitalisation
Until now, smaller manufacturing companies have missed out on the productivity benefits of digital technologies and data-driven solutions. Too many manufacturers don’t know where to start, and lack the skills required to deploy and use digital solutions. The costs...
UKBIC announce collaboration with Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey to improve the sustainability of Li-ion battery manufacturing with partners OnTo Technology and the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre Partnership will involve direct recycling of lithium-ion battery production scrap Project support from UK...
UK-based consortium established to develop prototype solid-state batteries
MOU signed between Johnson Matthey, Faraday Institution, Britishvolt, Oxford University, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Emerson & Renwick and University of Warwick A consortium of seven UK-based organisations has signed a memorandum of understanding...
UKRI invests £10 million to support R&D projects
Innovate UK on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a further investment of £10 million from the Faraday Battery Challenge to support collaborative R&D projects co-funded by industry and managed by UKRI. At least two of the 17 projects...
UKBIC opened by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson MP
£130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) opened by The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has today (15 July 2021) been officially opened by The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP,...
UKBIC in JLR Hydrogen-Powered Defender Fuel Cell project
• Jaguar Land Rover has announced hydrogen concept to be based on new Land Rover Defender • Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) prototype to begin testing in 2021 • Hydrogen FCEVs forecast to top 10 million by 2030 with 10,000 refuelling stations worldwide* •...
SMMT Electrified conference
Ian Whiting, Commercial Director at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), is to take part in a panel discussion alongside speakers from ZF Group, BritishVolt, WMG and Advanced Propulsion Systems (APC) at the SMMT’s Electrified conference on Thursday...
Virtual tour launched for UKBIC
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), which recently announced that its Module and Pack suite of specialist battery manufacturing equipment is operational, has just released its first ever virtual tour of the pioneering battery production development...
The Engineer: Industrialising Innovation
Ian Whiting, Commercial Director at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), is to participate in a panel discussion organised by The Engineer called ‘Industrialising Innovation - Accelerating the path to production.’ The event is being run in...
‘Module and Pack’ assembly line now operational at UKBIC
The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has moved a step closer to opening with the confirmation that the facility’s Module and Pack suite of specialist battery manufacturing equipment is now operational. The Module and Pack assembly line...
Isobel Sheldon awarded the OBE
Jeff Pratt, UKBIC's Managing Director, said: "We’re delighted that Isobel Sheldon has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in Her Majesty the Queen's New Year Honours list for her services to motor vehicle battery technology. The award recognises her...
UKBIC appoints new Commercial Director
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a soon to be completed battery production development facility near Coventry, has appointed Ian Whiting to the post of Commercial Director. Whiting, who has significant experience in business, the automotive,...
UKBIC welcomes Britishvolt announcement
Following Britishvolt's announcement of their plan for new global headquarters in the West Midlands, UKBIC MD, Jeff Pratt commented: “We welcome Britishvolt’s announcement to open its new HQ at nearby Mira Technology Park. This announcement is a key step in the...
UKBIC to present at Faraday Institution conference
The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a unique battery production development facility which is due to be operational soon, is taking part in this week’s Faraday Institution conference. Dr Ahmad Mohsseni, UKBIC’s Chief Technology...
UKBIC collaborates to create first end-of-life supply chain for EV batteries
The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a new battery production development facility in Coventry, is part of a ground-breaking project to create a new circular end-of-life supply chain for the electric vehicle industry. The project, which...
UKBIC to present at Cenex’s Low Carbon Vehicle Event
The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a unique battery production development facility which is due to be operational soon, have two speakers lined up for the prestigious virtual Low Carbon Vehicle event being held later this week. Jeff...
Framework agreement with Ilika announced
Ilika (AIM: IKA) the UK pioneer in solid state battery technology has announced the signing of a framework agreement with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) in support of its scale-up of the Goliath solid state pouch cells. Solid state battery...
NG Bailey completes M&E installation at UKBIC
NG Bailey has completed a fast-paced installation of mechanical and electrical services installation at the UK’s prestigious and pioneering new battery development facility, the £130m UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). Acting as Principal Contractor,...
The £130 million UKBIC soon to be operational
The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a first of its kind battery production development facility in Coventry, will soon be operational. The pioneering 18,500 square metre publicly funded facility – which has already begun to welcome the...
UKBIC welcomes new brand identity
The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has updated the look and feel of its brand identity and refreshed its website. UKBIC is a pioneering concept in the race to develop battery technology for the transition to a greener future....
More than £60 million of equipment delivered to UKBIC
The first of more than £60 million of equipment has been delivered to the new £129 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) near Coventry which will open later this year.
NG Bailey appointed Principal Contractor
NG Bailey’s Engineering division is delighted to have been appointed to support the creation of the UK’s new centre of excellence for battery technology, the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC).
WMCA boosts clean automotive industry with £18m grant for UKBIC
A £126m battery facility to keep the West Midlands at the forefront of the automotive industry has been supercharged by an £18m grant from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
NEW BOOST FOR UK AMBITION TO LEAD THE WORLD IN ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLES
Minister for Business and Industry, Andrew Stephenson today [16 May] announced a new £28 million investment in the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, providing a stepping stone for our ambition for a Gigafactory in the UK – a large-scale battery technology factory for electric vehicles.
Planning consent granted
Planning consent has been granted by Warwick District Council to create the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC).
Planning application submitted
Developers The Coventry & Warwickshire Development Partnership have applied for planning consent to create a 193,750 sq ft research and development facility on land adjoining Rowley Road to the south of the A45.
Recruitment underway
25/05/18 Recruitment is underway for a wide range of positions at the new £80 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). The innovative facility will be located in Coventry and Warwickshire as part of the Government’s Faraday Battery Challenge – a £246...
Tenders to provide major equipment
17/05/18 Businesses have been invited to submit tenders to provide major equipment at the new £80 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). The innovative facility is being created in Coventry and Warwickshire as part of the Government’s Faraday Battery...
Key Appointment
15/05/18 A key appointment has been made to lead the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). Jeff Pratt has been appointed Managing Director of the £80 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre which is part of the Government’s Faraday Battery Challenge – a...
New Centre in Warwickshire
29/11/17 Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, made the announcement that the area had won the national competition for the new centre, while attending an energy conference at the University of Warwick. The bid was made by WMG at...
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