KATOP Automation (Jiangsu KATOP Automation Co., Ltd.) is a global supplier and innovator in lithium-ion battery (LIB) manufacturing equipment. With over 20 years of industry experience, the company operates from manufacturing and service hubs in China, Germany, and other strategic locations. KATOP employs nearly 4,800 staff members, including a significant R&D team, and has delivered over 5,500 production units to more than 23 major clients internationally.
The company is recognized for its technological innovation, broad product portfolio, and large-scale equipment delivery capabilities. Its clients include battery producers serving electric vehicles (EVs), grid energy storage, consumer electronics, and renewable energy sectors. KATOP provides a range of manufacturing solutions, from laboratory and pilot production to full mass production, supporting the entire battery value chain.
Battery Technology
KATOP provides extensive manufacturing equipment covering all major stages of lithium-ion battery production. This includes electrode preparation and coating with mixers, high-speed single/double-deck coaters, gravure printing systems for current collector coating, laser drying, calendering, slitting, and notching machines for electrodes and separators. For cell assembly and formation, KATOP offers advanced winding and stacking machines, electrolyte filling equipment, and formation/testing apparatus.
A notable innovation is the dry process electrode production solution, which eliminates the need for drying chambers. This process reduces manufacturing costs, environmental impact, and enhances battery energy density. KATOP also offers equipment for next-generation battery technologies, such as solid-state batteries (including lithium metal anode calendering and lamination for ultra-thin lithium anodes) and sodium-ion batteries. Additionally, the company supplies systems for manufacturing hydrogen energy components like catalytic coated membranes (CCM) and gas diffusion layers (GDL), supporting the broader new energy ecosystem.
Recent Projects
In 2024–2025, KATOP showcased advancements at CIBF 2025 in Shenzhen, China. They unveiled dry electrode manufacturing equipment, integrated electrode slitting and processing systems, and next-generation electrolyte filling technologies. The company also presented its second-generation thermal lamination stackers and equipment for continuous ultra-thin lithium metal anode production for solid-state batteries. International expansion involves projects across more than 20 countries, with technology transfer and market penetration strategies in Southeast Asia and India. KATOP is also supporting the construction of sodium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Europe, including a partnership with German firm Moll Batterien.
Investors
In 2023, KATOP received strategic investments from several energy and battery industry leaders: BYD, Amperex Technology (ATL), Cnano Technology, Highpower International, and State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC). These partnerships reinforce KATOP’s market position and development capabilities, validating its influence in the evolving energy technology sector.
Business Details
Location: Liyang, China
Website: https://www.katopauto.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/75644604
