HYTCHYTC
R&D CENTER

Engineering the Future of Battery Manufacturing

We develop and localize three core technologies — notching dies, torsional horns, and precision machining — and create next-generation li-ion manufacturing solutions through co-development with global cell makers.

Intellectual Property

34patents

All registered patents (2025 Business Report)

R&D Headcount Ratio

8%

11 R&D staff / 143 total (end of 2025)

R&D Investment Share

5.14%

Revenue basis, FY2025

Global Footprint

7countries

Korea HQ + Poland · USA (Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee) · China · Indonesia

R&D INVESTMENT

Annual R&D Investment Share (Revenue Basis)

Accelerating market leadership through R&D talent hiring and expanded ordinary research expenditure. R&D share grew 3.9× over 3 years.

3-Year Growth

×3.9

2023 → 2025 (revenue basis)

1.32%

2023

4.16%

2024

5.14%

2025

Source: 2025 Business Report — R&D-to-revenue ratio (separate F/S, before government grants)

CORE TECHNOLOGY FIELDS

Three Core Technology Domains

In-house development and localization of core components for li-ion assembly processes. Mass-production verified across notching, torsional horn, and precision machining domains.

A · TORSIONAL HORN

Torsional Horn Localization

First domestic localization of torsional tool horns for fusion welding of next-generation 46φ tabless cylindrical cells (4680·46120). Replaces core technology previously 100% imported, securing cost competitiveness.

Patents

3

Diameter Range

Ø3.5–100mm

Supplied To

LGES Ochang

Production Stage

MP 검증 완료

SME Tech Innovation R&D ProjectUS Arizona MP by 2026
B · NOTCHING DIE

Notching Die

Press-type dies that punch tab shapes on cathode and anode sheets with 1μm-level precision control. Supplied to global cell makers via 3-in-1 Dry-Notching-Cut system.

Patents

8

Integrated System

3-in-1

Key Customers

HLI · HL-GA

Order Volume

USA ₩6.5B

3-in-1 Dry-Notching-CutKorean Notching Die Leader
C · PRECISION MACHINING

Precision Machining Engineering

1μm (0.001mm) precision control based on 5-axis machining centers and MES system. In-house operation of 3D coordinate measuring machines and surface roughness testers ensures quality assurance.

Tolerance

0.001mm

Primary Machine

5-Axis

Adopted

2018~

MES System

In-house

Micron-Level ControlReal-Time MES Monitoring
PATENT PORTFOLIO

Total 34 — All Registered

Proprietary IP across li-ion winding, notching, cutting, and mold technologies. Continuous co-research with customers drives product development.

Total Intellectual Property

36

Core technology IP including 8 notching die patents and 3 torsional horn patents. Source: 2025 Business Report — IP status

Distribution by Category

Notching Die

824%

Torsional Horn

39%

Winding · Cutting · Molds (Others)

2368%

Source: 2025 Business Report — based on 34 registered patents

Major Registered Patents

01

Winding Apparatus for Li-ion Electrode Sheets

Registered

02

Cutting Apparatus

Registered

03

Notching Apparatus for Electrode Film

Registered

04

Winding Apparatus

Registered

05

Extrusion Mold Die

Registered

06

Friction Shaft

Registered

07

Cutting Apparatus for Electrode Sheets

Registered

08

Notching Mold for Film Stamping

Registered

Source: 2025 Business Report — IP table (Republic of Korea registered patents)

NATIONAL R&D PROJECT

46φ Tabless Torsional Horn Localization

Selected as SME Technology Innovation R&D National Project

Our fusion welding technology development project for 46-series cylindrical li-ion cell assembly was selected as a national R&D project under the SME Technology Innovation Development Program. The objective is to localize core technology previously 100% imported, securing price competitiveness.

Selection Date

2024.08

Localization Target

Ø2.5×L120

The objective is to localize core technologies for li-ion assembly processes that are currently 100% dependent on overseas suppliers, thereby securing price competitiveness.

Company Brochure R5.5 p19 — Torsional tool horn localization R&D project overview

National R&D Selected46φ TablessØ2.5 × L120mm (46120 cell)
CO-DEVELOPMENT

Global Co-Development Partnerships

Strategic partnerships with top-tier domestic battery manufacturers and global joint ventures simultaneously advance technology verification and mass-production supply.

Co-Development Partner

LG Energy Solution

Ochang plant CRW torsional horn re-grinding (48EA per line every 2 weeks) · US Arizona mass production scheduled end of 2026 · NFF winder parts under additional discussion

LGES OchangUS Arizona 2026

Co-Development Partner

HLI Green Power

Hyundai-LG Indonesia JV — notching die business (started Feb 2024)

Notching DieIndonesia

Co-Development Partner

HL-GA Company

LGES-Hyundai US JV — notching dies & cutters awarded (Oct 2024)

Notching · CutterUSA

Active Co-Development Pipeline

Customer requests for additional development to expand next-generation technology domains

Source: IR R1.4 p12
L사Development Request

Request for additional 130mm torsional horn development

H사Development Request

Request for ultrasonic metered dispensing machine development

K사Development Request

Request for ultrasonic roll welding machine development

QUALITY PROTOCOL

3-Step Quality Control + In-House MES System

First Article Inspection → Self-Inspection → Final QA — a 3-stage protocol guarantees the quality of all products, while our in-house MES system enables real-time monitoring of production progress.

01

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Development Team + QA

Precision measurement and visual inspection of first articles after assembly to verify quality before mass production.

02

Self-Inspection

Process Operators

Process operators perform real-time inspections during and after work, blocking process defects upstream.

03

Final QA

Quality Assurance Team

After all processes complete, precision measurement and visual inspection of each part ensure final quality before shipment.

MES SYSTEM

In-House MES — Real-Time Production Monitoring

Our in-house Manufacturing Execution System monitors production progress in real time, ensuring 100% response to customer delivery requirements. (System established Aug 2018)

100%

On-Time Delivery Rate

R&D Technology Partnership Inquiry

We welcome inquiries about R&D collaboration including co-development with global cell makers, new component development, and technology verification.

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