Samsung SDI (006400) will present its future vision including ultra-high-power batteries targeting the artificial intelligence (AI) era at InterBattery 2026, Korea's largest battery exhibition.
Samsung SDI announced on the 2nd that it will participate in InterBattery 2026 under the theme "AI thinks, Battery enables."
Now in its 14th year, InterBattery 2026 will be held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul from the 11th to 13th of this month. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and co-organized by the Korea Battery Industry Association and COEX.
At this exhibition, Samsung SDI will highlight ultra-high-power battery products and innovative technologies essential for the AI era. The company will display battery solutions for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and battery backup units (BBU) at the center of its booth, emphasizing the importance of ultra-high-power batteries that support "zero power gaps" for AI data centers.
Samsung SDI's UPS battery "U8A1" features a prismatic battery form factor with lithium manganese oxide (LMO) materials, achieving both high-power performance and safety. The product was recognized for its global technological excellence last year when it was selected as an "Award Winner"—the only Korean company to receive this honor—at "The Smarter E Europe," Europe's largest energy exhibition.
The BBU battery solution, unveiled for the first time at this exhibition, employs ultra-high-power, high-capacity cylindrical batteries incorporating Samsung SDI's latest design technology. The system connects high-output, high-capacity cylindrical batteries directly to servers, enabling immediate response during power peaks. It also secures additional data storage time during power outages.
Samsung SDI will exhibit the full lineup of its Samsung Battery Box (SBB), an integrated battery solution for energy storage systems (ESS) that the company has designated as a core business this year. Launched by Samsung SDI in 2023, SBB has gained strong reception primarily in the United States and Europe. The solution fills 20-foot containers with nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) or lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and incorporates advanced technologies including proprietary module-embedded direct injection (EDI), cell anomaly pre-diagnosis, and automatic lifespan measurement.
For the first time this year, Samsung SDI will introduce Samsung Battery Intelligence (SBI), an AI-based fire prevention software. The company plans to promote its ability to prevent emergencies such as power outages and fires while ensuring stable power operations.
Samsung SDI will present its all-solid-state battery technology, positioned as a future growth driver, along with various products that can utilize this technology. Currently developing all-solid-state batteries with mass production targeted for the second half of 2027, Samsung SDI has outlined plans to expand all-solid-state applications to various physical AI systems including humanoids, mobile robots, and industrial robots.
Physical AI requires high energy density, stable output, and absolute safety as it must simultaneously perform high-performance computing and precision operation. Consequently, all-solid-state batteries—with their high energy density and low fire risk—have emerged as a key solution.
Additionally, Samsung SDI will highlight the technology of ultra-high-power cylindrical batteries featuring tabless technology through joint marketing with global power tool manufacturer Milwaukee. The exhibition will display actual Milwaukee products equipped with 50-ampere ultra-high-power cylindrical batteries, which were recognized for their technological excellence by winning an InterBattery Award last year.
A Samsung SDI representative said, "At this exhibition, we will introduce cylindrical batteries that form the foundation of ultra-high-power technology and demonstrate our competitive edge across various AI applications."