From October 3 to October 10, the global Battery Show, a premier event for battery and electric vehicle technologies, took place in New Delhi, India, and Detroit, USA. Lead Intelligent Equipment (hereafter referred to as LEAD), a global leader in new energy smart manufacturing solutions, introduced its “Ultimate Smart Manufacturing” approach with “full-value chain + full-lifecycle” solutions, emphasizing cutting-edge efficiency, innovative production capabilities, and intelligent manufacturing technologies for South Asia and the Americas.
As a top equipment supplier in the industry, LEAD is committed to pushing the boundaries of production process optimization and efficiency, delivering faster, higher-quality, and more reliable manufacturing experiences for its clients. At both Battery Show events, LEAD’s portfolio captured significant attention for its industry-leading advantages.
Technological Innovation: Breaking Efficiency Barriers
For complete line solutions, LEAD’s 46-series cylindrical battery CTP smart automation line stood out, achieving a production speed of 150 PPM, a 99.99% yield rate, 99.5% reliability, and 20-30% reductions in footprint and energy consumption compared to conventional lines. Additionally, LEAD’s upgraded high-speed prismatic battery assembly line, boasting 33 PPM line speed, a daily capacity of 38,000 units, a 99.5% yield rate, and over 98% uptime, received strong interest from industry attendees.
Among its single-machine innovations, LEAD’s recently launched Z-Type High-Speed Stacking & Cutting Machine continues to attract attention. With a single-station speed of 0.35 seconds per piece and an overall speed of 0.116 seconds per piece, this high-efficiency machine integrates closed-loop control technology with AI-driven visual monitoring to reach a 99.8% yield rate and 98.5% uptime, providing clients with superior production performance.
Advancing Next-Generation Processes with Solid-State Battery Innovations
LEAD has delivered the world’s first mass production solid-state battery line, gaining client validation for its breakthrough solutions.
In core processes such as dry electrode and solid electrolyte preparation, LEAD’s pioneering solutions have reached global leading standards, removing barriers for full solid-state battery production. By streamlining processes and leveraging intelligent control platforms, LEAD’s solid-state dry electrode equipment reduces labor by 20% and overall investment by 30%, enabling clients to lead in this emerging market.
Interest in LEAD’s solid-state battery line was strong throughout the Battery Show in both India and North America, underscoring the industry’s focus on innovative, high-efficiency manufacturing solutions.
Digital Intelligence: Overcoming Manufacturing Barriers
As a global frontrunner in new energy smart manufacturing solutions, LEAD has strategically expanded in digital manufacturing, developing a range of digital and smart platform products. LEAD’s solutions extend beyond battery manufacturing to smart automotive manufacturing, delivering high-efficiency, automated digital factories to enhance client production and operational intelligence. At the Battery Show, LEAD highlighted AI digital solutions and smart logistics tailored for future battery production scenarios.
LEAD’s LEADACE smart platform, powered by AI and big data, supports clients with predictive equipment maintenance, closed-loop quality control, and efficiency optimization. Through MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), equipment management, and energy management systems, LEAD enables clients to elevate production capacity and digitalize factory operations for higher performance.
LEAD’s intelligent logistics solution, tailored for lithium battery production, combines advanced logistics equipment with software modules. The LMIS platform and digital twin technology ensure secure equipment communication, optimize dispatching, and provide transparent line monitoring, energy consumption tracking, and cost management, enabling clients to achieve cost savings and energy efficiency.
Feedback from the event highlighted strong market appeal for digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 intelligent logistics solutions, with potential clients showing great interest in highly mechanized, automated, and intelligent equipment.
Driven by four core strategies—“Technology Leadership,” “Global Expansion,” “Platform Ecosystem,” and “Comprehensive Digital Transformation”—LEAD has achieved rapid growth in recent years. With nearly 20,000 employees worldwide and 15 global branches, LEAD is now a leading provider in the global lithium battery smart equipment field. Its products are sold in over 20 countries, including the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and India, and it has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner.
Looking forward, LEAD is committed to accelerating the development and application of green technologies. With smart manufacturing at its core, LEAD aims to lead the global new energy industry toward a zero-carbon future.
