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Cellerate designs and manufactures advanced automated systems for battery research and development. Founded by battery scientists and automation engineers, we combine electrochemical expertise with precision robotics to improve data quality, repeatability, and workflow efficiency across laboratories worldwide.
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Who We Are

Cellerate is a global leader in developing and manufacturing advanced automated systems for battery research and technology scale-up. We specialise in engineering solutions that optimize the quality, performance, and longevity of energy storage technologies, fostering a more sustainable future. Our state-of-the-art portfolio comprises solutions for automated material handling, bespoke cell assembly, and industrial processing.

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Our Purpose

At Cellerate, we pride ourselves on our team of world-class scientists and engineers who work tirelessly to ensure our customers’ success. Our responsive support teams are always ready to assist and apply Cellerate technology to your unique application or material challenges, enabling us to drive the future of energy storage technology together.

Based in The UK, Delivering Globally

Our manufacturing and R&D facilities are in Manchester, UK, the homeland of the industrial revolution. We provide our innovative solutions directly to the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We are the go-to partner for industry-leading corporations, government bodies, and academic institutions working on advanced energy storage solutions.

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Our Team

At Cellerate, we deeply understand the challenges our customers face. Our team comprises professionals with extensive experience in lab automation, robotics, and battery research & development. We’ve faced the same bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and obstacles you encounter every day. This first-hand expertise allows us to design and deliver products that truly solve your problems, streamlining processes and accelerating innovation in ways only a team of insiders could.

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Dr Richard Fields
Managing Director
Cellerate is the brainchild of Richard. He has a Ph.D in Material Science and over 5 years of experience in designing and manufacturing batteries. An inventor at heart, Richard strives towards a sustainable and equitable world for all.
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Alexandre Bento
Technical Director
Alex designs intuitive hardware systems, both for manufacturing and operation. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry and has helped launch over 23 satellites. Alex is a dynamic rock climber who can leap far.
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Dr Michael Greaves
Commerical Director
Michael has a Ph.D in Material Science with a specialism in 3D printed energy storage devices and experience in business development of scientific instruments. Michael has a passion for resolutive, philosophical communication.

Working at Cellerate

Our mission at Cellerate is to accelerate the commercialisation of advanced battery technologies to support the global energy transformation. This is fuelled by our ambitious and talented team who breathe innovation into every project. We’re always looking for the best talent in engineering and material science to join our world-class team.

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