SM Vexcel Establishes Battery Pack Solution Team... "Accelerating Development of Next-Generation Drone and Robot Batteries"

Expert Team Formed for Design, Manufacturing, Evaluation, and Analysis

The manufacturing and service affiliate SM Vexcel of SM Group is accelerating its transformation into a "mobility power solutions company" by introducing next-generation battery packs and battery management systems (BMS) for applications spanning drones and robots.

On July 15, the SM Vexcel Battery Business Division announced that it had established the Battery Pack Solution Team within its technology research center and launched a mid- to long-term project aimed at targeting the advanced battery market. The company plans to ramp up R&D investment in high-performance battery packs—such as those with high output and high density—for products from industrial drones to humanoid robots. Through this increased investment and the early commercialization of these battery packs, SM Vexcel aims to respond proactively to changes in the global market.

Industrial battery pack lineup produced by SM Vaxcel's Battery Business Division. SM Group

The Battery Pack Solution Team consists of experts responsible for product design, manufacturing, evaluation, analysis, and domestic and international sales. Additional specialists in BMS circuit design, firmware, and mechanical design will join the team in phases as well.

Going forward, R&D will be carried out according to the unique characteristics of each industry and product. For mobility batteries, precise design from the early development stage is critical to achieve high energy density, thermal runaway prevention, lightweight construction, rapid charging, long lifespan, and real-time condition monitoring.

For example, high-density and lightweight battery packs that improve flight time and stability will be developed for drones, while humanoid robots will be equipped with high-output battery packs capable of ultra-fast charging to support multi-joint actuation. In the case of robot vacuum cleaners, the focus will be on batteries with rapid charging capabilities and long lifespans to accommodate repetitive use. Serving robots will be developed with attention to extended operation times and enhanced safety in multi-use facilities.

The key factor influencing each product’s performance is the "smart BMS." SM Vexcel Battery Business Division is preparing to integrate thermal management and high-reliability designs into its BMS, which analyzes voltage, temperature, charging status, and lifespan in real time to control output and detect anomalies at an early stage. This approach is intended to maximize battery lifespan and stability while providing battery packs optimized for their usage environments.

Choi Sae-hwan, CEO of SM Vexcel Battery Business Division, stated, "With pride as the only domestic brand that manufactures its own batteries and leveraging our accumulated expertise, we plan to develop the newly established Battery Pack Solution Team into a central organization driving the future of mobility power systems. We will continue to expand and strengthen our current capabilities to rapidly commercialize high-performance battery packs that meet the needs of the market and our customers."

Meanwhile, the SM Vexcel Battery Business Division is simultaneously working on high-density lithium-ion cell research projects and developing industrial and defense drone battery packs. Looking ahead, the company plans to further specify mass production and supply strategies in fields such as robot vacuum cleaners, serving robots, and humanoid robotics through strategic partnerships.

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