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LG Energy Solution first global battery maker to top 100,000 patent applications
LG Energy Solution has become the first battery company to surpass 100,000 patent applications globally, the company said on Saturday. As of last month, it had about 59,000 registered patents and more than 100,000 patent applications. It said it invested 1.33 trillion won in R&D last year after first exceeding 1 trillion won in annual R&D spending in 2023, and cited patents spanning materials, electrode design, cells, packs, BMS and manufacturing.
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Gitech wins 1.72 million dollar order from North American battery maker
Precision parts maker Gitech said on Jan. 23 it received a purchase order worth $1.72 million, or about 2.5 billion won, to supply slot dies to a North American battery manufacturer. Slot dies are key components used to coat active materials uniformly when making secondary battery electrodes. The company expects the deal to become a long-term revenue source, citing repeat selection and follow-on demand for consumable replacements and maintenance.
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GI Tech starts supplying battery pump systems to LG Energy Solution
GI Tech said on Tuesday it has begun supplying pump systems, a key piece of equipment used in secondary battery production processes, to LG Energy Solution. The company said it upgraded the pump system based on its slot-die technology and secured LG Energy Solution as a customer after Samsung SDI. It said the system is used in insulation coating to prevent battery fires and is designed to supply high-viscosity insulating liquid without pulsation. GI Tech said it is in talks with global customers and plans to enter North America this year and expand to Europe in 2027.