CIBF2025 Highlights: Solid-state batteries / Energy storage / Low-altitude economy / Dry process equipment

Release time:2025-05-30


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The 17th CIBF2025 Shenzhen International Battery Technology Exchange/Exhibition successfully concluded. The conference covered the entire industry chain from "materials - cells - equipment - recycling - applications", making it a "technology review" . Here's a review from leading enterprise dynamics, cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and industrial dynamics four dimensions, presenting the core highlights of the exhibition.

 

 
Leading Enterprises Showcase Technology
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CATL

Dual Breakthroughs in Condensed Batteries and Sodium-ion Batteries

 

Condensed Batteries: Global debut of 3rd generation battery with energy density over 500Wh/kg, utilizing nano-level solid-state electrolytes and ultra-high nickel cathode materials, achieving "automotive-grade" mass production breakthrough, planned for 2027 to be equipped in high-end vehicle models with a range exceeding 1200 kilometers.

 

Sodium-ion Batteries : Launched the "NaXin 24V" heavy-duty truck integrated starter-battery, with an energy density of 175Wh/kg, adaptable to a full temperature range from -40℃ to 70℃. Mass production began in June and it was first applied in the Lynk & Co 900 extended-range hybrid model, promoting the adoption of sodium-ion batteries in commercial vehicles.

 

 

 

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BYD

Dual-wheel Drive of All-solid-state Batteries and Energy Storage Systems

 

All-solid-state Batteries: Global debut of all-solid-state battery mass production line model, with sulfide electrolyte ion conductivity increased by 60%, cell energy density reaching 450Wh/kg, aiming to achieve the same price as liquid-state batteries.

 

Energy Storage Solutions: The MC Cube-T Pro BESS energy storage system is equipped with Blade Batteries, features a modular compartment design and cluster-level safety protection, achieves system efficiency of 96.2%, has obtained European CE certification, and accelerates its overseas market expansion.

 

 

 

REPT BATTERO

 

Deep Adaptation for Commercial Vehicles and eVTOL Scenarios

 
  • Commercial Vehicle Cells: Suixing 324Ah Pro version cell has an energy density of 198Wh/kg, cycle life exceeding 10,000 cycles, and the supporting system's usable power increased to 2.4 million kWh. It is suitable for long-range scenarios such as heavy-duty trucks and construction machinery, with costs 15% lower than the industry average.

     

  • eVTOL Power : Wentop® 50Ah ternary lithium battery has an energy density of 310Wh/kg, supports 5C high-rate discharge, has a cycle life exceeding 1000 cycles, has passed aviation-grade safety tests, and is planned to be equipped in EHang EH216-S aircraft in 2026.

 

 

HOTO BATT

 

Hydrogen Energy and Solid-State Batteries Advance in Parallel

  • Solid-State Batteries: Global debut of a 60Ah solid-state battery, adopting "in-situ polymerized solid-state electrolyte technology," which does not catch fire when punctured by a 3mm steel needle, has a cycle life exceeding 1000 cycles, and is suitable for safety-sensitive scenarios such as data centers and energy storage power stations.

  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells: The ultimate hybrid vehicle fuel cell engine system has a power density of 4.2kW/L, and the P2 paper stack volume specific power exceeds 3.5kW/L. It has obtained TÜV Rheinland CB certification and has been equipped in Yutong hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, with a range exceeding 800 kilometers. Its "stack - system - vehicle" integrated design reduces system costs by 20% promoting the large-scale adoption of hydrogen commercial vehicles.

 

 

 
New Battery Technologies

 

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Solid-State Batteries

 
  • Sulfide route: CATL's sulfide all-solid-state battery pilot line has started production, with a single cell energy density of 450Wh/kg, employing dry electrode + isostatic pressing process to solve solid-solid interface impedance issues. Dry electrode technology, through physical mixing and high-pressure compaction, avoids the erosion of sulfide electrolytes by solvent residues in traditional wet processes, while enhancing the bonding strength between the electrode and electrolyte, extending cycle life to over 1000 cycles.

  • Oxide route: Gotion High-tech's Jinshi Battery passed the nail penetration test, with preload force reduced by 90%, cycle life exceeding 1000 cycles. A 2GWh mass production line is planned for 2027, with the "Xinyuan 1T" vehicle model having a range of over 1000 kilometers. Its dry electrode process optimizes the fiberization degree of the binder, achieving close contact between active materials and oxide electrolytes, reducing interface impedance by 30%.

 

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Sodium-ion Batteries

 

 

  • Qingna Technology's 40140 all-tab large cylindrical cell has an energy density of 142Wh/kg, cycle life exceeding 5000 cycles, and has been shipped in batches;

  • Yinggong Technology's anode-free sodium battery has an energy density of 190Wh/kg, excellent low-temperature performance at -40℃, and is suitable for start-stop power supplies, energy storage, and other scenarios.

  • HiNa Battery partnered with CRRC Group to launch a fast charging solution for commercial vehicles, replenishing 80% in 20 minutes, with a cycle life exceeding 8000 cycles, and a range of 500 kilometers for supporting electric heavy-duty trucks.

     

  • Yadea released sodium-ion battery electric vehicles, promoting the replacement of short-range models.

 

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells

 

 

  • Weichai Power released a 150kW high-power stack, with its volumetric power density increased by 30%.

  • Tianneng released a hydrogen power solution for drones, with a flight time exceeding 120 minutes, hydrogen tank pressure reaching 70MPa, supporting rapid refueling, and planned for mass production in 2026.

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Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate

 

 

  • Defang Nano: Globally launched lithium-supplemented and enhanced manganese iron phosphate lithium material, with energy density increased to 180Wh/kg, cycle life over 4000 cycles, and cost 20% lower than ternary materials.

     

  • Suitable for energy storage, power tools, and other fields, BYD plans to apply it to mid-range car models in 2026, replacing some lithium iron phosphate batteries.

 

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Aqueous Nickel-based Safety Battery

 

Shenzhen Zunguang Solid-State Battery Co., Ltd. Global Launched the world's first aqueous nickel-based safety battery, using non-flammable aqueous quantum dot electrolyte and directionally grown carbon nanotube 3D anode material, completely eliminating the risk of combustion and explosion. . This battery does not ignite during extreme tests such as nail penetration, overcharge, and short circuit. It has an energy density of 95Wh/kg, supports a wide operating temperature range from -40℃ to 80℃, and has a cycle life exceeding 30,000 times. It is suitable for electric bicycles, energy storage frequency regulation, and other scenarios, and has achieved mass production. Its technological breakthrough solves the industry problem of low energy density in aqueous batteries, providing a safe alternative solution for low-speed electric vehicles, emergency power supplies, and other fields.

 

 
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Halide-based Solid Electrolyte

 

At the exhibition, halide-based all-solid-state batteries also showed the latest progress through material substitution and process optimization. Academician Sun Xueliang's team from the Chinese Academy of Engineering proposed replacing precious metals with abundant elements (such as chlorine, bromine) to promote the commercialization of the halide route. Although specific products were not explicitly mentioned, the cost reduction progress of this technology path provides a new direction for the diversified development of solid-state batteries.

 

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Juson Technology In-situ Solid-State Battery

 

 

Juson Technology released Juson・GuNeng No. 1 Ultra-high specific energy solid-state battery, adopting in-situ solidification electrolyte technology, with ion conductivity > 5mS/cm, supporting 4C fast charging, energy density up to 400Wh/kg, and passing 5mm nail penetration test. The battery performs stably in a wide temperature range of -40~100℃, has a cycle life of over 1000 cycles, has obtained aviation-grade safety certification, and is planned to be equipped in eVTOL aircraft in 2026. Its highly cross-linked interpenetrating polymer network technology effectively solves the solid-solid interface impedance problem , providing a lightweight power solution for the low-altitude economy.

 

 
Industrial Manufacturing Equipment and Material Innovation

 

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Honggong Technology: Integrated Mixing and Homogenizing Machine

Focusing on the core link of "raw material fiberization", integrating mixing, coating, homogenization, and fiberization functions, with material residual rate <0.5%, ensuring the integrity of material grain structure, solving the problem of excessive fiberization caused by residue in traditional high-speed mixers. It also showcased a fully automatic ton bag packaging system, with a packaging speed of 6-10 bags/hour, reducing operating energy consumption by 40.4%, equipped with AI vision software, achieving 100% recognition accuracy, and realizing unmanned operation throughout the entire process from ton bag packaging to warehousing.

 

 

 

 

 

TRUMPF Group (Germany): Battery Laser Processing Technology
  • Prismatic Batteries: The TruFiber S fiber laser system combines adjustable beam and OCT detection, with dual closed-loop control to reduce spatter and improve melt depth uniformity, and a QDS system to trace weld data.

  • Cylindrical Batteries: Green lasers improve copper absorption rate, achieving 12m/min high-speed welding for 4680 batteries with consistent melt depth and low porosity; annular spot technology is used for positive structural components to reduce cracks.

  • Pouch Batteries: The TruFiber 3000 G laser solves copper-aluminum welding problems, and power redundancy design reduces downtime risk.

  • Consumer Batteries: The TruMicro 6000 series uses ultra-short pulse cold processing to improve pole plate cutting yield, and intelligent pulse control precisely handles complex structures.

 

 
International Technology Competition

 

1. Solid-State Battery Strategies of Japanese and Korean Companies
 
 

Samsung SDI Exhibited cobalt-free cathode materials in the international pavilion, with energy density increased to 220Wh/kg, cost 15% lower than ternary materials, and planned to be equipped in high-end car models in 2027.

 

LG Energy Solution Released silicon-carbon anode technology, increasing capacity by 30%, suitable for 800V ultra-fast charging batteries, and has received orders from Hyundai Motor.

 

Panasonic exhibited all-tab large cylindrical batteries, adopting laser welding technology, achieving 80% charge in 10 minutes fast charging, aiming for mass production in 2026.

 
2. Diversified Power Solutions for Low-Altitude Economy
 
 

Sunwoda Released Sunwoda Cloudsky 2.0 aviation power battery, with an energy density of 360Wh/kg, supporting 5C high-rate discharge, passing aviation-grade vibration and impact tests, and planned to be equipped in EHang EH216-S aircraft in 2026.

 

Tianshan Heavy Industries (Tianneng Zhonggong) Showcased a hydrogen-powered drone system, using a 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen tank, with a range exceeding 120 minutes, has obtained airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and will start commercial operation in 2026.

 
3. Closed-Loop Innovation in Battery Recycling
 
 

BTR globally launched a closed-loop recycling solution for anode and cathode materials, achieving simultaneous regeneration of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese through a precursor-free process, with material recovery rate exceeding 95% and zero wastewater discharge; flexible anode regeneration technology solves impurity problems, and regenerated graphite reduces carbon emissions by 60%.

 

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In addition to the content mentioned in the text, many other companies also showcased cutting-edge technologies at the exhibition, but due to space limitations, they are not all reviewed here. Through this CIBF, it is not difficult to see that the industrialization process of solid-state batteries has significantly accelerated.

 

In terms of process equipment, the maturity of intelligent dry process line equipment has improved, and efficiency and yield rates have been significantly optimized.

 

Wuhan Chao Dian Technology, as a representative enterprise for the R&D and sales of domestic equipment, has passed ISO 9001 quality management system certification. The equipment parameters have reached international advanced levels, providing cost-effective options for domestic solid-state battery production lines. If you want to know more about Wuhan Chao Dian Technology's solid-state battery dry film forming equipment, please feel free to call us for discussion.

 

Looking forward to the 2026 exhibition >>
  • Technology implementation: Mass-produced solid-state battery vehicles launched, and the penetration rate of aqueous batteries in the energy storage field increased.

     

  • Standards first: The

     

  • International competition: China, Japan, and South Korea's solid-state battery technology roadmap showdown, Chinese equipment manufacturers accelerate overseas expansion.

 

 
 

 

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