SERMA Technologies is a French company specializing in a wide array of technical services within electronic and material analysis. Headquartered in Pessac, France, the company provides expertise, consulting, and testing services crucial for diverse industrial sectors. As part of the larger SERMA Group, which boasts over three decades of technical experience, SERMA Technologies plays a significant role in supporting the entire industrial cycle, from research and development to manufacturing and ongoing maintenance. Their work spans high-demand fields such as aeronautics, space, healthcare, energy, automotive, and semiconductors, with a concentrated focus on the evolving landscape of electrification and advanced energy storage solutions. The company’s approach integrates in-depth technical analysis with practical application support, helping clients navigate complex technological challenges.
Battery Technology
SERMA Technologies offers extensive capabilities within the battery market, covering the entire battery value chain with a particular emphasis on validation, maintenance, and recycling. Since 2010, the company has expanded its expertise in lithium-ion batteries—from cells to modules and full packs (up to 150 kWh)—and associated Battery Management Systems (BMS). They conduct material and electrochemical analyses for emerging battery chemistries, including those for hydrogen and hybrid energy solutions.
Their testing services encompass electrical, thermal, mechanical, and abuse testing (e.g., thermal runaway, mechanical stress, overcharging), all compliant with international standards such as UN38.3, ECE R100, KMVSS, and GB. SERMA Technologies also utilizes advanced simulation tools to predict battery performance and lifespan. Beyond testing, they provide consulting on industrialization aspects, offering guidance on assembly lines, regulatory certifications like R100-02 for automotive applications, and technology selection. A notable initiative is BATTENA, an immersive training program designed to develop a skilled workforce in battery manufacturing, diagnostics, safety, reliability, and recycling using augmented reality.
Recent Projects
SERMA Technologies has significantly enhanced its capabilities in battery testing and validation. In 2024, they initiated a strategic six-year partnership with Automotive Cells Company (ACC) for battery validation, directly supporting gigafactory development. A new 5,000 m² battery test center was commissioned in 2024 to increase testing capacity for the automotive and electrification sectors. In 2025, a 6,500 m² Martillac (Bordeaux) test center, equipped with 192 battery cell channels and high-power test benches over 1 MW, was planned, along with an analysis report on a photovoltaic park fire involving lithium storage batteries. Additionally, a multi-year contract with Renault for comprehensive battery testing services for electric vehicle projects remains active.
Investors
The ownership structure of SERMA Technologies emphasizes internal investment and operational independence. The company’s majority shareholders are SERMA Group’s management and approximately 500 employees. Minority financial investors include Ardian, a private equity firm that has been a main financial partner since 2015, along with Chequers Capital and Bpifrance.
Business Details
Location: Pessac, France
Website: https://www.serma-technologies.com/en/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/122032
