SAMSUNG SDI unveiled its technology strategies targeting new applications such as AI, robots, next-generation mobility at “The Battery Conference” on the 11th, held alongside the “InterBattery 2026”.

The Battery Conference, organized by KBIA(Korea Battery Industry Association) and Coex, is an annual battery conference where global experts share key issues and technological trends. This year marks its 15th edition.

Yonglak Joo, Executive Vice President and the Head of the R&D center at SAMSUNG SDI, delivered a keynote speech under the theme “Innovative Battery Technologies in Emerging Applications.”

He stated, “Amidst the slowdown in downstream markets including the EV industry, new opportunities are emerging for the battery field. These are driven by the explosive growth of AI datacenters, rising automation demand across all sectors, and the rapid development of future mobility solutions. High capacity, high safety prismatic cells and next-generation battery technologies will lead this future growth.”

He further explained that to turn new opportunities into growth engines, SAMSUNG SDI is strengthening its development capabilities for ESS batteries based on prismatic cell technology that delivers both safety and performance, while also preparing next-generation batteries.

He also highlighted SAMSUNG SDI’s technological advantage by mentioning the new names for its prismatic and all-solid-state battery technologies unveiled at InterBattery 2026: “PrismStack” and “SolidStack”

SAMSUNG SDI was the first in Korea to file a patent related to prismatic batteries in 1998. Since then, it has steadily accumulated technological know-how and IP rights.

The EVP emphasized SAMSUNG SDI’s leading position in prismatic cell technology in the global market, explaining, “As of the end of last year, we have a total of 1,186 patents for prismatic cells in the U.S, which is far more than any competitor at home or abroad.”

To respond to market changes, he added, “We are accelerating R&D on next-generation batteries, including all-solid-state batteries that offer distinct performance in high capacity and safety, as well as sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and lithium-metal batteries.”

The EVP added, ”We will continue to proactively explore innovative technologies that will be gamechangers in the future energy market and enhance our technological competitiveness.”

SAMSUNG SDI is advancing its ASSB mass production system for ASSB through collaborations, including a joint technology validation project with BMW and Solid Power for vehicle integration. It’s also speeding up commercialization efforts, showcasing its technological leadership by unveiling ASSB samples at the “InterBattery 2026” where The Battery Conference is also taking place.

Meanwhile, at The Battery Conference, following the Executive Vice President Yonglak Joo’s keynote, Vice President Jangsuk Hyun is scheduled to speak on the 13th. He will present the competitive advantages and technology strategies of SAMSUNG SDI’s cylindrical cells and all-solid-state batteries, which are drawing attention for robotics applications.