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150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- Samsung SDI is a global company that develops and produces batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS), IT devices, and electronic materials for semiconductors and displays. The company focuses on eco-friendly energy and advanced materials as its two main business pillars, striving to provide top-quality products through differentiated technological capabilities. It has secured a leading position in the lithium-ion secondary battery and advanced materials sectors globally, dedicating efforts to securing '초격차 (super-gap)' technological prowess, including the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries.Samsung SDI is a global company that develops and produces batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS), IT devices, and electronic materials for semiconductors and displays. The company focuses on eco-friendly energy and advanced materials as its two main business pillars, striving to provide top-quality products through differentiated technological capabilities. It has secured a leading position in the lithium-ion secondary battery and advanced materials sectors globally, dedicating efforts to securing '초격차 (super-gap)' technological prowess, including the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Energy Solution Business Division: Holds product lines for electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) batteries, energy storage system (ESS) batteries, and small batteries. EV batteries feature high capacity, high energy density, and fast charging technology, playing a leading role in the development and mass production of all-solid-state batteries. ESS batteries are applied in power, commercial, residential, and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) solutions, offering container-type ESS solutions based on NCA and LFP through SBB (Samsung Battery Box) 1.7 and 2.0 models. Small batteries include cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch-type batteries used in smartphones, laptops, wearable devices, power tools, and micro-mobility such as electric bicycles. The company is showcasing next-generation products by unveiling its 46-diameter cylindrical battery lineup.Energy Solution Business Division: Holds product lines for electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) batteries, energy storage system (ESS) batteries, and small batteries. EV batteries feature high capacity, high energy density, and fast charging technology, playing a leading role in the development and mass production of all-solid-state batteries. ESS batteries are applied in power, commercial, residential, and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) solutions, offering container-type ESS solutions based on NCA and LFP through SBB (Samsung Battery Box) 1.7 and 2.0 models. Small batteries include cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch-type batteries used in smartphones, laptops, wearable devices, power tools, and micro-mobility such as electric bicycles. The company is showcasing next-generation products by unveiling its 46-diameter cylindrical battery lineup.
- Electronic Materials Business Division: Researches, develops, and commercializes core materials necessary for the semiconductor and display industries. For display materials, it develops and mass-produces QLC polarizing films, TFE (Thin Film Encapsulation), and FOCA (Foldable Optical Clear Adhesive) films. Semiconductor materials include various products such as CR (Color Resist), ACF (Anisotropic Conductive Film), and Paste. Possesses technology that contributes to improving the yield and stabilizing the process of OLED panels.Electronic Materials Business Division: Researches, develops, and commercializes core materials necessary for the semiconductor and display industries. For display materials, it develops and mass-produces QLC polarizing films, TFE (Thin Film Encapsulation), and FOCA (Foldable Optical Clear Adhesive) films. Semiconductor materials include various products such as CR (Color Resist), ACF (Anisotropic Conductive Film), and Paste. Possesses technology that contributes to improving the yield and stabilizing the process of OLED panels.
- Core Advantages
- Super-Gap Technology: Leads technological competition in all-solid-state batteries, ranking first in global patent application growth rate. Has secured all-solid-state technology capable of over 800km driving range on a single charge and over 1000 charge/discharge cycles, with customer sample tests underway targeting mass production in the second half of 2027. Capability to achieve an energy density of 500Wh/kg by applying proprietary anode-less technology.Super-Gap Technology: Leads technological competition in all-solid-state batteries, ranking first in global patent application growth rate. Has secured all-solid-state technology capable of over 800km driving range on a single charge and over 1000 charge/discharge cycles, with customer sample tests underway targeting mass production in the second half of 2027. Capability to achieve an energy density of 500Wh/kg by applying proprietary anode-less technology.
- Safety and Reliability: Ensures safety and long lifespan in ESS batteries through multi-safety devices at the cell level, impregnation fire suppression technology (EDI), and AI-based battery diagnosis and lifespan prediction algorithms. Recognized for its safety technology, including being the first in the industry to obtain UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification for ESS thermal runaway safety standards in the US.Safety and Reliability: Ensures safety and long lifespan in ESS batteries through multi-safety devices at the cell level, impregnation fire suppression technology (EDI), and AI-based battery diagnosis and lifespan prediction algorithms. Recognized for its safety technology, including being the first in the industry to obtain UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification for ESS thermal runaway safety standards in the US.
- Diverse Form Factors and Customized Solutions: Produces various battery form factors, including cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch types, providing optimized solutions for customer needs. Particularly, its prismatic batteries hold an advantage in accumulated know-how and mass production technology in material/component design and manufacturing processes. Offers multi-functional battery packs that allow flexible adjustment of module numbers for various driving ranges in vehicle design.Diverse Form Factors and Customized Solutions: Produces various battery form factors, including cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch types, providing optimized solutions for customer needs. Particularly, its prismatic batteries hold an advantage in accumulated know-how and mass production technology in material/component design and manufacturing processes. Offers multi-functional battery packs that allow flexible adjustment of module numbers for various driving ranges in vehicle design.
- Global Production and R&D Network: Operates a global network with 13 production bases and 30 sites across 12 countries, including Hungary, the US, Malaysia, and China. The Battery Research Institute and Electronic Materials Business Division are co-located at the Samsung Future Technology Campus, fostering R&D synergy. Operates a joint venture plant with Stellantis in Kokomo, Indiana, US, to address the North American market.Global Production and R&D Network: Operates a global network with 13 production bases and 30 sites across 12 countries, including Hungary, the US, Malaysia, and China. The Battery Research Institute and Electronic Materials Business Division are co-located at the Samsung Future Technology Campus, fostering R&D synergy. Operates a joint venture plant with Stellantis in Kokomo, Indiana, US, to address the North American market.
- Continuous R&D Investment and Patent Portfolio: Focuses on securing super-gap technological competitiveness through continuous R&D investment, building a diverse patent portfolio across all areas of secondary batteries and electronic materials. Ranks high in global battery patents, achieving global first place in NCM (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese) LiB patent applications. Acquired US patents related to mixed anode materials, demonstrating technological capability to improve battery lifespan and energy density.Continuous R&D Investment and Patent Portfolio: Focuses on securing super-gap technological competitiveness through continuous R&D investment, building a diverse patent portfolio across all areas of secondary batteries and electronic materials. Ranks high in global battery patents, achieving global first place in NCM (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese) LiB patent applications. Acquired US patents related to mixed anode materials, demonstrating technological capability to improve battery lifespan and energy density.
- Target Industries
- Automotive Industry: Eco-friendly vehicles such as electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).Automotive Industry: Eco-friendly vehicles such as electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
- Energy Industry: Power grid stabilization through energy storage systems (ESS), renewable energy integration, commercial, residential, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions.Energy Industry: Power grid stabilization through energy storage systems (ESS), renewable energy integration, commercial, residential, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions.
- IT and Mobile Industry: Small IT devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices.IT and Mobile Industry: Small IT devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices.
- Power Tools and Micro-Mobility: Power tools, electric bicycles, electric kickboards, e-Bikes, e-Scooters, and other small/lightweight mobility solutions.Power Tools and Micro-Mobility: Power tools, electric bicycles, electric kickboards, e-Bikes, e-Scooters, and other small/lightweight mobility solutions.
- Semiconductor Industry: Core electronic materials used in semiconductor manufacturing processes.Semiconductor Industry: Core electronic materials used in semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Display Industry: Electronic materials required for manufacturing display panels such as LCD and OLED.Display Industry: Electronic materials required for manufacturing display panels such as LCD and OLED.
- Future Industries: Next-generation growth drivers such as robotics, urban air mobility (UAM), and AI data centers.Future Industries: Next-generation growth drivers such as robotics, urban air mobility (UAM), and AI data centers.
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China, MalaysiaSouth Korea, China, Malaysia
- Germany, Hungary, European power/residential marketsGermany, Hungary, European power/residential markets
- US power/commercial markets, North American marketUS power/commercial markets, North American market
- Certifications/Patents
- Secured a leading position in global battery patents, ranking first globally in NCM (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese) LiB patent applications. As of the first half of 2022, maintains 12,928 registered patents in the battery/electronic materials sector.Secured a leading position in global battery patents, ranking first globally in NCM (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese) LiB patent applications. As of the first half of 2022, maintains 12,928 registered patents in the battery/electronic materials sector.
- Recorded the highest growth rate in global patent applications for all-solid-state batteries over the past three years, holding 1200 US patents for prismatic batteries and 1100 for all-solid-state batteries. Acquired US patents related to mixed anode materials, recognizing its technological capability to improve battery lifespan and energy density.Recorded the highest growth rate in global patent applications for all-solid-state batteries over the past three years, holding 1200 US patents for prismatic batteries and 1100 for all-solid-state batteries. Acquired US patents related to mixed anode materials, recognizing its technological capability to improve battery lifespan and energy density.
- Obtained the industry's first US UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification for meeting ESS thermal runaway safety standards. Its Cheonan plant received ISO45001 certification, an international standard for occupational health and safety, strengthening its safety management system.Obtained the industry's first US UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification for meeting ESS thermal runaway safety standards. Its Cheonan plant received ISO45001 certification, an international standard for occupational health and safety, strengthening its safety management system.
- Recognized for its sustainable management capabilities by being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 17 consecutive years. Ranked 5th within the Peer Group (electronics) among the top 100 global sustainable companies at the 2021 Davos Forum.Recognized for its sustainable management capabilities by being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 17 consecutive years. Ranked 5th within the Peer Group (electronics) among the top 100 global sustainable companies at the 2021 Davos Forum.
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150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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