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Amprius Partners with CAMINUS for US Pouch Cell Production

October 5, 2026

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Key Takeaways

CAMINUS to manufacture Amprius-designed pouch cells in Indianapolis.
Agreement covers partial assembly through full cell production.
Volume production planned for 1Q27.
Deal supports Amprius's contract manufacturing strategy.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a growing trend towards domestic manufacturing in the US battery industry, which could strengthen supply chains for defense and aviation customers. The agreement suggests a focus on rapid capacity expansion with minimal capital investment, which could benefit both companies and their customers.

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What Happened

Domestic Manufacturing Deal Supports Aviation and Defense Customers

CAMINUS has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with Amprius Technologies to produce Amprius-designed pouch cells at its Indianapolis facility. The deal adds domestic production capacity for Amprius customers in aviation, defense, and uncrewed systems. Qualification builds are already in progress, with volume production planned for 1Q27. The agreement supports Amprius’s contract manufacturing strategy, enabling rapid capacity expansion with minimal capital investment, as reported by Unknown Source.

Source | Originally Published: October 5, 2026

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