What Tech On does

Tech On (特安锂（上海）新能源有限公司) is a Chinese advanced materials manufacturer founded in July 2023 in Shanghai's Qingpu district, operating two production parks in Zhenjiang (Jiangsu) and Heze (Shandong) through five wholly-owned subsidiaries. The company manufactures pre-nickel plated steel strips for large cylindrical (4680/46-series) lithium battery shells, high-end steel strip pre-nickel plating materials for battery connectors and electronic components, EMI electromagnetic shielding materials, stainless steel and aluminum foil plating, copper foil nickel/gold plating, aerogel thermal insulation, conductive powders, surface-treated aluminum alloys, and military electromagnetic shielding products. Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary pre-nickel plating process in which high-temperature annealing forms a nickel-iron alloy interlayer, claimed to deliver more uniform coating and better battery consistency than post-nickel plating; complementary capabilities include plasma cleaning combined with magnetron sputtering for aluminum foil plating, multi-layer film electrodeposition, and self-designed continuous electroplating production equipment.

The company runs on a direct B2B enterprise sales model, targeting major new energy battery manufacturers (Tesla, CATL, BYD, EVE Energy, Aerospace Lithium) and consumer electronics OEMs (Samsung, Apple, LG, Huawei), and is also developing adjacent end markets in automotive displays, military shielding, and conductive inks. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales across at least ten product lines, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The company holds 26 patent applications (8 invention, 18 utility model) and is certified to ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001. Headcount is reported at approximately 100 employees, of which 20+ are technical R&D personnel, and registered capital is 24.69 million yuan.

Recent milestones include the April 2025 mass production launch of the Zhenjiang large cylindrical battery shell line (Phase 1 Stage 1 capacity of 15,360 tons/year), an April 2025 strategic cooperation with South Korea's POSCO Group for next-generation pre-nickel plated battery shell materials, qualification as a Samsung S24 aerogel supplier in Q2 2025, a July 2025 first prize at the "Maker in China" Zhenjiang SME Innovation Competition, and a July 2025 funding round of approximately $13.89M led by Guosi Private Equity Fund Management and Shandong State-owned Assets Investment Holding. Disclosed financial targets include 100 million yuan in 2024 revenue and 350 million yuan at full buildout, with claimed cost advantages of ~10% versus European/Japanese incumbents for pre-nickel plating and ~15% versus domestic peers for aluminum foil products.

Name

Tech On

Legal name

特安锂（上海）新能源有限公司

Website

https://teanli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tech On is a Chinese manufacturer of pre-nickel plated steel strips for 4680/46-series EV battery cells plus EMI shielding, aluminum/copper foil plating, aerogel insulation, and conductive powders, supplying Tesla, CATL, BYD, EVE Energy, Samsung, LG, Apple, and Huawei from production parks in Jiangsu and Shandong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Materials and Components

NAICS

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Current Collectors & Foils (Copper, Aluminum) Manufacturing (EUAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK), Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated) (IMAKABAG)

Keywords

• Battery materials
• Pre-nickel plating
• Electroplating steel strips
• Electromagnetic shielding materials
• Aerogel thermal insulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Qingpu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Battery Materials and Components: Sale of cylindrical battery pre-nickel plated steel strips, high-performance battery connectors, stainless steel pre-nickel plated materials for electronic products
2. Electronic Materials: EMI electromagnetic shielding materials, thermal management materials, metal foil composite materials
3. Aluminum Foil Products: Aluminum foil coating black products for EV screens, smartphone screens, smart home appliances. Procurement amount 70-80 million yuan/year with estimated 3-4x sales increase in 2024.
4. Powder Materials: Composite metal powders including silver coated copper powder, silver powder for electronics, conductive materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tech On manufactures pre-nickel plated steel strips and stainless steel products for cylindrical battery shells (4680/46 series), high-performance battery connectors, EMI electromagnetic shielding materials, aluminum foil plating/black coating, copper foil nickel/gold plating, aerogel thermal insulation materials, and metal composite powders. The company sells these manufactured metal materials and components directly to major new energy battery manufacturers and consumer electronics OEMs.

Product overview

Tech On is a new energy and new materials solution provider with a diversified product portfolio centered on surface treatment and metal layered structure functional composite materials. The company's core offerings include: (1) Large Cylindrical Series Battery Cases with pre-nickel plated steel strips for 4680 batteries, (2) High-end Steel Strip Pre-nickel Plating Materials including battery connectors and stainless steel pre-nickel plating, (3) EMI Electromagnetic Shielding Materials for electronic products, (4) Stainless Steel Nickel/Copper Plating for various applications, (5) Aluminum Foil Processing (copper/nickel plating/black coating), (6) Copper Foil Nickel/Gold Series for electronics, (7) Aerogel Thermal Insulation Materials for battery and construction applications, (8) Powder Series including silver and silver-coated copper powders, (9) Military Industry Series for electromagnetic shielding, and (10) Surface Treatment Series for aluminum alloys. The company operates on a 'Research Institute + Incubation, Manufacturing' business model and holds 26 patents. Production facilities are located in Shandong (Heze) and Jiangsu (Zhenjiang).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large Cylindrical Series Battery Cases (Pre-nickel Plated) Pre-nickel plated steel strips for large cylindrical battery cases (4680/46 series). The pre-plated nickel steel strip undergoes high-temperature annealing treatment to form a nickel-iron alloy layer, improving mechanical, corrosion, and heat resistance properties. Used in new energy vehicle power batteries.
• High-end Steel Strip Pre-nickel Plating Materials Series High-performance battery connectors (SPCC/SPCD base material, 0.15-0.8mm thickness) and stainless steel pre-nickel plating for electronic products (button battery shell materials, 430/316L stainless steel base, 0.1-0.8mm thickness).
• EMI Electromagnetic Shielding Material Series Conductive fiber cloth/non-woven fabric with metal coatings (copper/nickel plating). Features low impedance, high conductivity, and good shielding effectiveness. Used in electronic products, shielding suits, and FPC applications.
• Stainless Steel Nickel/Copper Plating Stainless steel strip with nickel or copper plating treatment to improve wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Used in button battery shells, construction decoration, and other applications requiring durability.
• Aluminum Foil Copper/Nickel Plating/Black Coating Aluminum foil with copper plating, nickel plating, or black coating. Black coating used in new energy vehicle screens for heat dissipation and shading. Copper-plated aluminum foil can replace copper foil at 1/4 the cost.
• Copper Foil Nickel/Gold Series Copper foil substrates with nickel plating (electrodeposition) and gold plating (vacuum magnetron sputtering). Features low impedance, flexibility, high conductivity. Used in mobile communications, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
• Aerogel Thermal Insulation/Flame Retardant Materials Series Aerogel thermal insulation film, high-performance nano transparent insulation film, aerogel super insulation sponge, aerogel waterproof insulation self-adhesive rolls, pre-oxidized silk aerogel felt, and ceramic fiber aerogel felt. Used for thermal insulation in new energy vehicle batteries, construction, and industrial applications.
• Powder Series Ultrafine spherical silver powder, silver-coated copper powder, composite conductive powder, and pure silver powder. Used in conductive coatings, conductive rubber, conductive inks, antibacterial materials, and electromagnetic shielding.
• Military Industry Series Electromagnetic shielding tents and camouflage nets with high performance, light weight, and quick deployment. Features multi-band protection against infrared thermal imaging, UV, radar, and laser eavesdropping. Used in defense, government, research, and electronics sectors.
• Surface Treatment Series Aluminum alloy anodizing providing high strength, lightweight, and corrosion resistance. Applied in consumer electronics, solar roof panels, electrical cabinets, aerospace, and ship power systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduced by 10% compared to European and Japanese competitors for pre-nickel plating products
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.

• 韩国浦项集团 (POSCO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Strategic cooperation signed in April 2025 for pre-nickel plating battery shell steel strip materials. Collaboration covers technology R&D, manufacturing, and market expansion. Plans to jointly launch industry-leading new pre-nickel plating battery shell materials within 1 year. POSCO is a Fortune 500 company with strong capabilities in steel and energy sectors.
• TeslacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-nickel plated battery shell strategic cooperation for next-generation batteries. Tech On's materials already in mass production for Tesla's new battery technology.
• 宁德时代 (CATL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMass production strategic cooperation for pre-nickel plated battery shells. Major Chinese EV battery manufacturer.
• 亿纬锂能 (EVE Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMass production strategic cooperation. EVE Energy produces 4680 batteries for BMW 'Neue Klasse' vehicles.
• 比亚迪 (BYD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply agreement for pre-nickel plated battery shell materials.
• 航天锂电coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation for pre-nickel plated battery shells.
• 三星 (Samsung)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew materials order cooperation with Samsung for consumer electronics applications.
• LGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew materials order cooperation. Also aluminum foil black coating cooperation for EV screens.
• 苹果 (Apple)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew materials order cooperation for consumer electronics.
• 华为 (Huawei)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew materials order cooperation.
• 帝科 (DKEM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowder strategic cooperation. DKEM is a major conductive paste manufacturer.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Steel Corporation: Nippon Steel is Japan's largest steelmaker and supplies coated, plated, and specialty steel products to automotive and electronics customers globally. Its advanced coated steel portfolio overlaps with Tech On's battery-grade coated strips and stainless steel plating offerings.
• JFE Steel Corporation: JFE Steel is one of Japan's largest steel producers with a portfolio that includes surface-treated and coated steel for automotive and battery applications. Its galvanizing, tin-plating, and specialty coating capabilities are comparable to Tech On's metallization technologies applied to battery-related substrates.
• POSCO Holdings Inc. POSCO is a major Korean steel and battery materials group with extensive capabilities in coated steel, cathode materials, and anode materials. POSCO entered a strategic cooperation agreement with Tech On in April 2025 for pre-nickel plated battery shell steel strip, but its broader battery materials portfolio and steel-coating IP make it both a partner and a future potential competitor in adjacent lines.
• Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. Sumitomo Metal Mining is a major Japanese supplier of cathode active materials, nickel compounds, and battery-grade metals. Its nickel refining and battery materials operations place it adjacent to Tech On's nickel-plating and battery materials franchise, particularly in the cell supply chain.

Emerging players

• Nuode Investment Co., Ltd. Nuode Investment is one of China's largest electrolytic copper foil manufacturers serving the lithium battery industry. Its copper foil output directly competes with the application layer that Tech On's copper-plated aluminum foil and copper foil plating products target.
• Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Putailai is a leading Chinese battery materials company supplying anode materials, coated copper foil, and other battery components. Its coated copper foil and metallized substrate portfolio overlaps with Tech On's foil plating products serving lithium battery applications.
• BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd. BTR is a leading Chinese supplier of battery anode materials (graphite, silicon-carbon) and conductive additives. It is one of the few Chinese players operating at scale across the battery materials value chain, making it a relevant emerging peer in adjacent battery-input categories.
• Lingbao Wason Group Co., Ltd. Lingbao Wason Group produces electrolytic copper foil, electronic copper materials, and printed circuit-related products in China. Its copper foil and electronic materials portfolio overlap with Tech On's copper foil nickel/gold plating and conductive powder materials serving electronics and battery OEMs.
• SK Nexilis Co., Ltd. SK Nexilis is a Korean producer of electrolytic copper foil widely used as current collectors in lithium-ion batteries. Its copper foil metallization and battery supply chain position make it a comparable emerging player to Tech On's aluminum-foil copper/nickel plating current collector line.

Direct peers

• Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. Toyo Kohan is the dominant Japanese supplier of nickel-plated steel for battery shells and electronic components, holding the majority of global share in pre-nickel plated battery case steel strip. It is the most direct competitor to Tech On's flagship pre-nickel plated steel product used in 4680/46-series EV battery housings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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