Western CAM (founded 2025, South Portland, Maine) manufactures LFP and LMFP cathode active materials using a high-utilization synthesis. Products target EVs, grid storage, and industrial batteries, supporting domestic supply, IRA compliance, and scalable production.
Western CAM produces LFP and LMFP cathode active materials using a carbothermal reduction synthesis developed by experienced process engineers. Their LMFP formulations address voltage stability to deliver higher nominal voltage and improved cycle life compared with standard LFP. The process reports ~95% material utilization, improving material efficiency and reducing waste. Modular, scalable manufacturing supports rapid capacity expansion, and facility designs incorporate sustainable measures such as on-site solar. The result is CAM with strong safety, thermal stability, and cost per kWh advantages for cell makers.
Western CAM supplies high-performance LFP and LMFP cathode active materials optimized for safety, long cycle life, and competitive energy density. Products target EVs, utility-scale and commercial energy storage systems, industrial equipment, and other stationary applications. Features include consistent quality, IRA-aligned sourcing, and production scalability aimed at lowering total cell cost and reducing tariff exposure for North American and European battery manufacturers.
In 2025 Western CAM entered initial sample production to support customer validation and quality testing. The company signed a letter of intent with a U.S. battery cell manufacturer to qualify CAM samples and prepare for commercial supply pending validation. Western CAM has announced plans for modular, large-scale production facilities in North America to improve domestic supply reliability and to support rapid scale-up following successful pilot runs.
Notable early support includes Bob Galyen, former CTO of CATL, who serves as Western CAM’s first outside director and personal investor. The company is led by founders and an experienced management team with deep commercialization expertise in LFP production processes. Specific institutional funding rounds or amounts have not been publicly detailed in the available sources.
