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Korea Herald
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Innometry to showcase X-ray inspection tech for EV batteries in Germany
Innometry said Thursday it was poised to present its noninvasive X-ray inspection solutions for electric vehicle batteries at next week's The Battery Show Europe 2025 in Germany. At the event, Europe's largest battery expo, the South Korean company will set up a booth to showcase its X-ray equipment, which can precisely analyze the internal structure of rechargeable batteries to identify defects, helping to reduce EV fires. Innometry underscored its technological prowess to offer optimized X-ray equipment tailored to each client by leveraging its artificial intelligence-based software platforms. 'We will display mock-up equipment to help visitors easily understand the battery inspection process,' stated an Innometry official. 'We will present our world-leading non-destructive inspection technology, including 46 series cylindrical batteries (46 millimeters in diameter), lithium iron phosphate and solid-state batteries, as well as our flagship equipment assessing prismatic batteries.' Having supplied equipment to Sweden's Northvolt, Innometry has gained recognition in Europe and has scheduled meetings with various companies, including local cell manufacturers and next-generation battery firms. It is also actively engaging with energy storage systems and battery recycling companies that it met with at the InterBattery expo, which was held from March 5-7. Furthermore, Innometry is venturing into semiconductors and electronics, focusing particularly on non-invasive inspection equipment for glass substrates (TGV) – used for glass substrates and optical fibers in AI data centers. 'Through this exhibition, we aim to actively communicate with potential customers in Europe and the US to create business opportunities,' stated Innometry CEO Lee Gap-soo. 'We expect a turnaround this year as major domestic clients resume orders for our inspection equipment for strategic products like the 46 series, LFP and ESS in the second quarter.' Meanwhile, The Battery Show Europe 2025 is set to take place from June 3 to 5 at Messe Stuttgart, featuring 1,154 participating companies and attracting over 10,000 visitors annually.
Korea Herald
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
SK On, SK Enmove to showcase fireproofing solution for EV batteries
SK On said Sunday that it will showcase an advanced thermal management solution for electric vehicle batteries with SK Enmove, its sister company under SK Innovation, at the upcoming battery exhibition in Seoul. The company's battery pack, currently under development with the lubricant supplier, features 'immersion cooling technology' that enhances cooling efficiency through an optimized fluid flow design, maximizing the contact area between thermal fluids and cells. Immersion cooling is a thermal management solution that effectively dissipates heat by circulating insulating thermal fluids within the battery pack. By directly interacting with the battery cells' surface, this method prevents temperature increases more efficiently than indirect cooling methods like air or liquid cooling and significantly reduces the risk of fires or explosions. SK On plans to leverage this technology in its wireless battery management system, or BMS. Unlike conventional BMS setups that require wiring harnesses and connectors, the company attached a wireless chip to the cell tabs, transmitting cell data via antennae embedded within the battery module. This innovation addresses the issue of wires in the traditional BMS that can disrupt the flow of thermal fluids and affect cooling performance. 'The wireless BMS, combined with immersion cooling technology, boasts a simple structure and high physical stability, reducing the risk of fluid leakage while improving its waterproof features,' stated SK On. In addition, the system can boost energy density with the extra space taken up by physical wires. The wireless device will likely enhance reliability as it eliminates defects in cables and connectors caused by vehicle vibrations. The wireless battery control system is also expected to accelerate the adoption of the 'Battery Passport.' Proposed by the Global Battery Alliance ― an international organization with over 170 governments and companies ― in 2020, the passport is a digital record providing comprehensive information about a battery's life cycle, including manufacturing details, history and recycling data. 'We anticipate a rising demand for wireless BMS and immersion cooling, driven by the increasing importance of safety as EV adoption accelerates,' said Park Ki-soo, head of SK On's R&D division. 'SK On will spearhead the battery safety solution industry and continue contributing to mobility electrification through technological innovation.' The InterBattery expo this year, held in Gangnam, Seoul from Wednesday to Friday, will feature major South Korean battery-makers LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK On, along with China's BYD and EVE, which will be attending for the first time.
