In October 2024, David Nakamura, Director of Operations at VoltCycle Renewables, a Japan-based clean technology company, was looking for an advanced solution to handle the growing volume of spent lithium batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

Given Japan’s stringent environmental regulations and rising disposal costs, David knew they needed a plant that was efficient, environmentally friendly, and met global safety standards. After months of research and supplier evaluation, VoltCycle selected the TM Machine lithium battery recycling plant, and the results exceeded all expectations.

Key advantages that won them over:

1. High recovery rate
The TM Machine plant has extremely high separation efficiency, recovering valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, copper, and aluminum at extremely high purity—recovery rates of more than 98%. This significantly improves VoltCycle’s profitability and reduces resource waste.
2. Safe and Smart Design
Equipped with a fully sealed crushing system, automatic temperature monitoring and dust explosion prevention system, the plant meets all safety standards and ensures safe handling of volatile battery materials - which is crucial for David's team.
3. Modularity and Scalability
TM Machine's modular layout enables VoltCycle to start with a medium-capacity production line with convenient expansion options. This flexibility makes expansion operations smooth and cost-effective.
4. Environmentally Friendly Operations
The plant uses a dry physical separation process to avoid water pollution and chemical waste. This is a perfect match for VoltCycle's green mission and environmental compliance needs.
5. Excellent Support and Training
TM Machine provides on-site installation guidance, multi-lingual training materials and 24/7 support - David praises: "Sure Origin's service is excellent from the first contact to post-installation service."

Impressive Results

By January 2025, just three months after installation, VoltCycle's processing capacity has increased by 60%, while reducing hazardous waste disposal costs by 35%. This investment not only meets their ESG goals, it accelerates progress towards them – a win-win for the planet and the business.

“TM Machine helps us turn challenges into opportunities,” says David.

“We don’t just recycle batteries – we recycle value in a responsible and profitable way.”

TM Machine’s facility is the gold standard for any company serious about lithium battery recycling.