# Ilika plc Stereax Manufacturing Update

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ilika-plc-stereaxa-manufacturing-update/4121018714
- Published: 2021-08-24T07:14:50+01:00
- Author: Giles

**[Ilika plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/company/ilika-plc/ika.l)**(
[LON:IKA](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/company/ilika-plc/ika.l)), a pioneer
in solid-state battery technology, has provided an update on progress towards implementing
Ilika’s Stereax manufacturing plans.

Ilika’s prime contractor has successfully completed the construction of Ilika’s 
340 m^(2) cleanroom at its 1600m^(2) Stereax manufacturing facility and has now 
handed over site control to Ilika’s operational team. The key deposition tools, 
previously referred to as “Tool 1” and “Tool 2”, as well as the principal etching
equipment, have completed their factory acceptance tests and have been delivered
to site for facilitisation prior to the start of site acceptance testing and the
commencement of process qualification.

Process qualification will continue through Q4 2021, with product qualification 
expected to take place in Q1 2022, supporting the commencement of product sales 
from Q2 2022.

Recruitment of the Stereax manufacturing team leaders has been completed, under 
the leadership of Paul Marron, Ilika’s Technology Transfer and Manufacturing Director.

Ilika continues to engage with its portfolio of customers from the Industrial IoT
and medical device sectors, including through the provision of Stereax samples from
Ilika’s pilot line.

> **Ilika’s CEO Graeme Purdy,** **stated:** _“Progress on site has been very gratifying
> to see over the summer and, despite significant global disruption to supply chains,
> the Ilika team, our vendors and suppliers have worked very hard to deliver our
> planned project implementation schedule.”_

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