New Technologies and Services Unveiled by Top Three Battery Companies
To Be Held at COEX from July 5 to 7
Despite the electric vehicle chasm (temporary growth stagnation), this year's 'InterBattery 2025' will be held on the largest scale ever. Korea's top three battery cell companies and material, component, and equipment firms are set to showcase numerous new technologies to overcome the chasm.
The Korea Battery Industry Association and COEX announced on the 24th that InterBattery 2025 will be held for three days from the 5th to the 7th of next month throughout the COEX exhibition center. Marking its 13th edition, 'InterBattery 2025' will feature 2,330 booths from 688 battery companies, representing a participation increase of over 20% compared to last year, making it the largest event in its history.
This exhibition will host a record number of 172 overseas companies and institutions. BYD, the world's number one electric vehicle manufacturer and second-largest battery maker, and EVE, ranked ninth globally in battery shipments, will participate in InterBattery for the first time. A total of 79 Chinese companies are also expected to attend. The U.S. Battery Forum will feature key speakers from the U.S. federal government and eight state governments including Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Arizona, Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, and South Carolina, who will discuss the latest trends in the U.S. battery market and support programs for attracting investment.
In particular, battery companies will unveil various new technologies and services aimed at overcoming the chasm at this year's exhibition.
LG Energy Solution will introduce the '46 Series Cylindrical Battery,' which offers higher energy and output compared to the existing 2170 cells, while Samsung SDI will reveal the '50A-class Ultra-High Output Cylindrical Battery,' significantly enhancing output over previous batteries.
L&F will disclose the operational status of its pilot plant for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials and plans for mass production of LFP cathode materials. Rumplier will showcase the development status of next-generation LFP batteries that increase energy density and reduce production costs through eco-friendly process technologies.
LS Electric will create an energy storage system (ESS) zone and introduce the 'All-in-One ESS Platform' equipped with power consumption prediction and control technologies. Ionus will unveil a vehicle-mobile ESS battery pack optimized for mobility to maximize transportability.
Ubat will present its 'Ultra-High Energy Density Lithium Metal Battery' with 600Wh/kg energy density and plans to enter new markets such as drones, defense, and urban air mobility (UAM). Inzi Solution will showcase a diverse lineup of battery products applicable from electric motorcycles to forklifts and heavy equipment like excavators.
SK On will introduce the 'Pouch-Type High-Voltage Mid-Nickel Battery,' which combines high energy density, cost competitiveness, and safety. Mintec will reveal a 'Rapid Diagnostic Device' that reduces inspection time from about 9 hours to 10 minutes.
Mona will present 'AI-Based High-Speed Battery Diagnostic Technology' that detects battery status and defects through artificial intelligence, while Mettler Toledo Korea will showcase an unmanned battery development experiment automation solution using robots.
L&F will unveil 'High-Nickel Cathode Materials' containing over 95% nickel, and Lotte Energy Materials will introduce a 'High-Performance Anode Current Collector' with enhanced compatibility targeting the next-generation battery market.
Dongwha Electrolite will disclose the development status of sulfide-based solid electrolytes, one of the solid-state battery materials, and Enchem will reveal progress on new business initiatives including NMP recycling and CNT. TST will present a battery fire spread prevention system applicable to electric vehicle charging stations and ESS, FDC will showcase safety devices for electric vehicle battery packs, and Nanoteam will introduce thermal runaway suppression pads for electric vehicles.
At 'The Battery Conference 2025,' executives from the three major battery companies?Jung Kyung-hwan, Executive Director of Business Strategy at LG Energy Solution; Kwak Hyun-young, Executive Director of the Medium and Large Marketing Team at Samsung SDI; and Kim Sang-jin, Vice President of N/F Product Development at SK On?will participate as speakers to share business strategies for overcoming the chasm.
POSCO Future M will present the status of completing POSCO's unique value chain through supply chain diversification in nickel, graphite, and recycling. Korea Zinc will disclose plans to advance its value chain, including the 'High-Nickel Precursor Manufacturing Technology' designated as a national advanced strategic technology.
EcoPro will showcase the 'Closed Loop Eco System,' a cathode material value chain built at the group level, and Gangwon Energy will present production statuses of lithium hydroxide and anhydrous lithium hydroxide. IS Dongseo will reveal the status of building a global used battery value chain connecting Korea and Europe, while Sungil Hightech will disclose its battery recycling plant and the latest eco-friendly recycling technologies.
Battery foundry company JR Energy Solution will formalize the establishment of a joint venture with StoreDot, an Israeli unicorn company possessing ultra-fast charging battery technology, at InterBattery. Doron Myersdorf, CEO of StoreDot, will personally participate as a speaker at 'The Battery Conference 2025' to unveil comprehensive investment strategies in Korea, including plans to establish Korea as a global hub for ultra-fast charging battery production.
StoreDot, founded in 2012 by researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel, is a global specialist in ultra-fast charging batteries. Its battery, capable of charging to 80% in 10 minutes, will be installed in Polestar 5, Volvo's electric vehicle brand scheduled for release in 2025.
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