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NEO Battery Materials Launches High Energy Density 21700 Cylindrical Cell & Awarded ...
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
NEO Battery Materials has launched a high energy density 6.3Ah 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion cell with 307 Wh/kg, targeting drones and robotics sectors. The company is commissioning pre-commercial assembly with a 360,000 cell annual capacity and offering foundry services for NDAA-compliant, non-Chinese cells to U.S. and NATO defense customers.
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You need to update your supply chain options now as NEO is offering a non-Chinese, NDAA-compliant 21700 cylindrical cell with commercial-scale production starting soon. This opens a new secure sourcing path especially if you supply drones, robotics, or defense sectors.
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