DA Technology Secures 11.8 Billion KRW Order for Laser Patterning Equipment

[Asia Economy Reporter So-yeon Park] Secondary battery manufacturing equipment specialist DA Technology announced on the 9th that it has secured an order worth 11.8 billion KRW for laser patterning equipment from a US-based secondary battery manufacturer, marking the first domestic order of its kind. The total contract value, including the initial payment of 1.4 billion KRW made in July, amounts to approximately 13.3 billion KRW.

The laser patterning process that secured this order is highly complex and involves challenging material handling. DA Technology conducted multiple tests tailored to the software configuration, equipment performance, and vision inspection specifications requested by its client, who trades with numerous global companies. This technical and relational trust led to the successful contract.

Specialized precision processing is required for the production of high-end secondary batteries. Since traditional mechanical punching methods have limitations in precision processing, more flexible laser processing technology is necessary.

In July, DA Technology was selected as the lead research and development institution for the national project “Development of High-Efficiency Laser Patterning Equipment for Secondary Battery Cathode Materials” by the Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency. The company is focusing on flexible laser processing technology capable of handling complex patterning batteries that overcome the limitations of mechanical punching methods.

By securing laser processing-based technology, DA Technology is developing laser patterning equipment and enhancing secondary battery manufacturing process capabilities, with plans to pursue additional overseas exports based on this foundation.

A DA Technology representative stated, "We possess production capabilities for most secondary battery equipment such as stacking, folding, and notching, and have also succeeded in developing wide-cell stacking and high-speed laser notching." He added, "This order is a very encouraging outcome resulting from long-term close cooperation with our clients and the independent technological capabilities of our laser application equipment."

He continued, "Discussions are underway for supplying additional mass production equipment in the near future, and we are preparing to ensure stable supply through securing development personnel and sourcing critical components." He concluded, "Through continuous technological development and strengthening competitiveness, we will expand orders with domestic and international global companies and grow together in step with the expansion of the secondary battery market."

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