Amprius Secures $15M Purchase Order for SiCoreTM Cells from Leading UAS Manufacturer
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) has secured a $15 million purchase order from a leading Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) manufacturer for its SiCore™ cells. This order follows successful field trials and qualification, with Amprius' batteries being designed into the manufacturer's fixed-wing UAS platform.
The cells are expected to ship in the second half of 2025. This purchase order, along with $20 million in previously secured contracts for Light Electric Vehicle applications, demonstrates the growing demand for Amprius' next-generation battery technology across multiple industries.
Amprius' SiCore cells offer industry-leading energy density, significantly reducing UAS weight while extending flight range and endurance. The company has expanded its manufacturing capacity through partnerships with Asia-based contract manufacturers, enabling GWh scale production without additional capital expenditures.
The UAS market is projected to reach $82.65 billion by 2030 with a 15.1% CAGR, driven by AI, automation, surveillance technology, and increased defense investments.
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) ha ottenuto un ordine d'acquisto di 15 milioni di dollari da un importante produttore di Sistemi di Aeromobili Senza Equipaggio (UAS) per le sue celle SiCore™. Questo ordine segue prove sul campo e qualifiche di successo, con le batterie di Amprius progettate per la piattaforma UAS a ala fissa del produttore.
Le celle sono previste per la spedizione nella seconda metà del 2025. Questo ordine d'acquisto, insieme a 20 milioni di dollari in contratti precedentemente assicurati per applicazioni di Veicoli Elettrici Leggeri, dimostra la crescente domanda per la tecnologia delle batterie di nuova generazione di Amprius in diversi settori.
Le celle SiCore di Amprius offrono una densità energetica leader nel settore, riducendo significativamente il peso degli UAS mentre si estende l'autonomia e la durata di volo. L'azienda ha ampliato la sua capacità produttiva attraverso partnership con produttori a contratto con sede in Asia, consentendo una produzione su scala GWh senza spese di capitale aggiuntive.
Il mercato degli UAS è previsto raggiungere 82,65 miliardi di dollari entro il 2030 con un CAGR del 15,1%, sostenuto da AI, automazione, tecnologia di sorveglianza e investimenti difensivi crescenti.
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) ha asegurado un pedido de compra de 15 millones de dólares de un importante fabricante de Sistemas de Aeronaves No Tripuladas (UAS) para sus celdas SiCore™. Este pedido sigue a pruebas de campo y calificaciones exitosas, con las baterías de Amprius diseñadas para la plataforma UAS de ala fija del fabricante.
Se espera que las celdas se envíen en la segunda mitad de 2025. Este pedido de compra, junto con 20 millones de dólares en contratos previamente asegurados para aplicaciones de Vehículos Eléctricos Ligeros, demuestra la creciente demanda de la tecnología de baterías de próxima generación de Amprius en múltiples industrias.
Las celdas SiCore de Amprius ofrecen una densidad energética líder en la industria, reduciendo significativamente el peso de los UAS mientras se extiende el alcance y la duración del vuelo. La compañía ha ampliado su capacidad de fabricación a través de asociaciones con fabricantes por contrato con sede en Asia, permitiendo una producción a escala de GWh sin gastos de capital adicionales.
Se proyecta que el mercado de UAS alcance 82,65 mil millones de dólares para 2030 con una tasa de crecimiento anual compuesta (CAGR) del 15,1%, impulsado por la IA, la automatización, la tecnología de vigilancia y un aumento en las inversiones en defensa.
암프리우스 테크놀로지스 (NYSE: AMPX)는 주요 무인 항공기 시스템(UAS) 제조업체로부터 1,500만 달러의 구매 주문을 확보했습니다. 이 주문은 성공적인 현장 시험과 자격 인증을 거쳐 이루어진 것으로, 암프리우스의 배터리가 제조업체의 고정익 UAS 플랫폼에 설계되었습니다.
셀은 2025년 하반기에 배송될 예정입니다. 이 구매 주문은 경량 전기차 애플리케이션을 위한 2천만 달러의 이전 계약과 함께, 암프리우스의 차세대 배터리 기술에 대한 증가하는 수요를 여러 산업에서 보여줍니다.
암프리우스의 SiCore 셀은 업계 최고 수준의 에너지 밀도를 제공하여 UAS의 무게를 크게 줄이면서 비행 거리와 지속 시간을 연장합니다. 이 회사는 아시아 기반 계약 제조업체와의 파트너십을 통해 제조 능력을 확장하여 추가 자본 지출 없이 GWh 규모의 생산을 가능하게 했습니다.
UAS 시장은 2030년까지 826억 5천만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상되며, AI, 자동화, 감시 기술 및 방산 투자 증가에 힘입어 연평균 15.1% 성장할 것으로 보입니다.
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) a obtenu un ordre d'achat de 15 millions de dollars d'un fabricant de systèmes d'aéronefs sans pilote (UAS) de premier plan pour ses cellules SiCore™. Cet ordre fait suite à des essais sur le terrain et des qualifications réussis, les batteries d'Amprius étant intégrées à la plateforme UAS à voilure fixe du fabricant.
Les cellules devraient être expédiées dans la deuxième moitié de 2025. Cet ordre d'achat, associé à 20 millions de dollars de contrats précédemment sécurisés pour des applications de véhicules électriques légers, démontre la demande croissante pour la technologie de batteries de nouvelle génération d'Amprius dans plusieurs secteurs.
Les cellules SiCore d'Amprius offrent une densité énergétique de pointe dans l'industrie, réduisant considérablement le poids des UAS tout en prolongeant la portée et l'endurance de vol. L'entreprise a élargi sa capacité de fabrication grâce à des partenariats avec des fabricants sous contrat basés en Asie, permettant une production à l'échelle des GWh sans dépenses d'investissement supplémentaires.
Le marché des UAS devrait atteindre 82,65 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030 avec un taux de croissance annuel moyen (CAGR) de 15,1 %, soutenu par l'IA, l'automatisation, la technologie de surveillance et l'augmentation des investissements dans la défense.
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) hat eine Bestellung über 15 Millionen Dollar von einem führenden Hersteller von unbemannten Flugzeugsystemen (UAS) für seine SiCore™-Zellen gesichert. Diese Bestellung folgt auf erfolgreiche Feldversuche und Qualifikationen, wobei die Batterien von Amprius in die Starrflügler-UAS-Plattform des Herstellers integriert werden.
Die Zellen sollen in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres 2025 versandt werden. Diese Bestellung sowie 20 Millionen Dollar an zuvor gesicherten Verträgen für Anwendungen im Bereich leichter Elektrofahrzeuge zeigen die wachsende Nachfrage nach Amprius' Batterietechnologie der nächsten Generation in mehreren Branchen.
Die SiCore-Zellen von Amprius bieten eine führende Energiedichte in der Branche, die das Gewicht der UAS erheblich reduziert und gleichzeitig die Reichweite und Ausdauer erhöht. Das Unternehmen hat seine Produktionskapazität durch Partnerschaften mit asiatischen Auftragsherstellern erweitert, was eine GWh-Produktion ohne zusätzliche Investitionen ermöglicht.
Der UAS-Markt wird voraussichtlich bis 2030 82,65 Milliarden Dollar erreichen und dabei eine jährliche Wachstumsrate (CAGR) von 15,1 % verzeichnen, angetrieben durch KI, Automatisierung, Überwachungstechnologie und steigende Verteidigungsausgaben.
- Secured $15M purchase order from leading UAS manufacturer
- Successfully completed field trials and qualification process
- Batteries designed into manufacturer's fixed-wing UAS platform
- Previously secured $20M in contracts for LEV applications
- Expanded manufacturing capacity through Asia-based partnerships without additional capital expenditures
- Positioned to benefit from UAS market projected to reach $82.65B by 2030 (15.1% CAGR)
- Delivery timeline extends to second half of 2025, indicating delayed revenue recognition
Insights
Amprius Technologies has secured a $15 million purchase order for its SiCore lithium-ion cells from a leading UAS manufacturer, representing approximately 4.7% of the company's current $320 million market capitalization. This is a significant commercial milestone that validates Amprius' silicon anode technology in the premium defense and aerospace sectors.
The order's timing is particularly strategic. By securing production slots for H2 2025 delivery, the customer is locking in supply chain capacity ahead of anticipated industry-wide battery shortages as electric aviation scales. For Amprius, this provides valuable revenue visibility while the company scales its operations.
This contract builds on $20 million in previously announced Light Electric Vehicle orders, bringing total secured future revenue to $35 million. The UAS sector is particularly valuable due to its premium pricing potential and stringent performance requirements that favor Amprius' industry-leading energy density specifications.
Most importantly, Amprius' contract manufacturing strategy with Asian partners enables the company to fulfill these orders without the capital expenditures typically associated with battery production scaling. This capital-light approach preserves the balance sheet while allowing Amprius to capture market share during a critical growth phase in the UAS market, which is projected to reach $82.65 billion by 2030 with a 15.1% CAGR.
The design win nature of this order—where Amprius' batteries are being integrated directly into the customer's fixed-wing UAS platform—suggests this could be the beginning of a long-term supply relationship rather than a one-time purchase. Defense contracts typically start conservatively but expand significantly once a technology is proven in field operations.
For investors, this order demonstrates commercial traction in high-margin applications while validating Amprius' differentiated technology position in the crowded battery sector. The company's focus on premium, performance-critical markets like defense UAS rather than commodity consumer applications positions it for potentially stronger margins as production scales.
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About Amprius Technologies, Inc.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries, producing the industry’s highest-known energy density cells. The company’s commercially available SiMaxx™ batteries deliver up to 450 Wh/kg and 1,150 Wh/L, with third-party validation of 500Wh/kg and 1,300 Wh/L. Amprius expanded its product portfolio to include the SiCore™ platform in 2024, significantly enhancing its ability to serve additional customer applications. The company’s corporate headquarters is in
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