Digatron Power Electronics

What Digatron Power Electronics does

Digatron Power Electronics GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of battery test and formation systems, headquartered in Aachen and operating as a global group whose history extends to 1968. The company designs and builds power-electronics hardware — including thyristor, IGBT, and SiC MOSFET-based formation rectifiers, modular cyclers, and high-current discharge systems — used by battery cell manufacturers, automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, and research institutions to validate, form, and grade lithium-ion, lead-acid, NiMH, and NaS batteries. Its product portfolio spans laboratory cyclers (Cell Tester, Module & SLI Tester, HV Packs Tester, Fuel Cell Tester, High-Current Discharge Device), production formation equipment for lead and lithium cells (multiple-circuit formation rectifiers handling up to 320 batteries or 80 tanks; MCFT-BD formation/grading at up to 500 power stages per square meter), modular accessories (DLS data loggers, DLT temperature loggers covering -100°C to +1372°C, water bath controllers, battery connector cables), and proprietary software suites — notably Helix (1ms real-time execution, 1kHz data acquisition, terabyte-scale database, equations-as-input program editor) and Battery Manager 4 (unified database-based control across laboratory, formation, and production). Through its Italy-based subsidiary Digatron Systems Srl, the group extends into turnkey lithium cell production lines covering electrode cutting, pouch forming, cell stacking, tab welding, filling, degassing, formation, aging, and end-of-line testing.

Name

Digatron Power Electronics

Legal name

Digatron Power Electronics GmbH

Website

https://digatron.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Digatron Power Electronics is a German manufacturer of battery test and formation equipment for cell makers, automotive OEMs, and research institutions, producing cyclers, formation rectifiers, proprietary software (Helix, Battery Manager 4), and turnkey lithium production lines through subsidiaries in the U.S., India, and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Test and Formation Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Formation, Testing & Quality/Metrology Equipment for Batteries (EUAFABAK)

Keywords

• Battery test equipment
• Battery formation systems
• Power electronics manufacturing
• Battery cycler systems
• Battery management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Testing Equipment Sales: Sale of battery test and formation systems including cyclers, formation rectifiers, discharger units, and accessories. Products are sold as custom-engineered solutions for battery laboratories and production facilities. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with additional service and calibration revenue.
2. Service and Support: Technical support hotline, on-site service, repairs, calibration, and training seminars. The company offers a comprehensive service package including upgrades, spare parts, and commissioning services.
3. Training Seminars: Software training courses for Battery Manager 4.0 and BTS-600, offered at EUR 950 per person for 2-day training sessions at the Aachen headquarters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Digatron Power Electronics manufactures and sells battery test and formation equipment for both laboratory R&D and high-volume battery production. Its offerings include cell/module/HV pack cyclers, formation rectifiers for lead-acid and lithium chemistries, end-of-line testers, proprietary test management software (Helix, Battery Manager 4), and complementary accessories such as data loggers and temperature modules. The company also delivers turnkey lithium cell assembly lines through its Digatron Systems subsidiary.

Product overview

Digatron Power Electronics is a world market leader in battery test and formation systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning both laboratory and production equipment. The product range includes Laboratory products (cyclers for cell testers, module & SLI testers, HV packs testers, and fuel cell/high-current discharge devices) and Production equipment (formation rectifiers for lead batteries and formation/grading systems for lithium batteries). The portfolio is supported by proprietary software solutions including Battery Manager 4 and Helix, which provide test program creation, battery management, data acquisition, and laboratory automation capabilities. Accessories such as DLS data loggers, DLT temperature loggers, water bath controllers, and connector cables complement the core equipment. The company operates a modular, scalable architecture where equipment can be combined with software and accessories to create complete turnkey solutions for battery laboratories and production facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digatron Systems: Turnkey machinery for lithium battery production including assembly lines, cell formation, and ageing systems. Handles mechanical and electronic technology for electrode cutting, pouch forming, cell stacking, tab welding, cell filling, degassing, formation, aging, and end-of-line testing.
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Products and services

• Cell Tester Laboratory cycler for testing life, cycle duration, capacities, and internal resistances of single cells or high-volume cell batches at lower voltage ranges or high currents; used by battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and research labs.
• Module & SLI Tester High-current laboratory tester for precise testing of SLI (starting, lighting, ignition) batteries as well as large and small lithium modules used in stationary or mobile applications.
• HV Packs Tester High-voltage battery pack tester that simulates driving cycles, start-stop function, and battery charge states for EV and stationary high-voltage battery validation.
• Fuel Cell Tester Test systems for electrical energy storage devices including fuel cells, electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), and vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) with tailor-made solutions.
• High-Current Discharge Device Low-cost laboratory discharge device for cold and warm start testing on starter batteries, with optional recharge stage.
• Formation Rectifier for Lead Batteries Multi-circuit formation rectifier for initial charge and discharge of lead-acid batteries, available in thyristor, IGBT, or SiC MOSFET technology with current ranges from 20A to 3200A per circuit and capacities up to 320 batteries or 80 tanks.
• MCFT-BD Formation and Grading System Formation and grading system for small lithium cells with current ranges up to 10A and voltages from -0.1 to 6V, designed for high-volume production with up to 500 power stages per square meter and bidirectional DC intermediate circuit for energy recuperation.
• Battery End-of-Line (EOL) Tester End-of-line testing solution for lithium battery modules and packs including electrical tests, leakage tests, BMS configuration, and production diagnostics, developed in collaboration with HAHN Automation.
• Battery Manager 4 All-in-one software for battery testing and formation, providing a modular database-based management system with unified GUI for controlling and managing battery-specific processes in laboratories, formation, and production environments.
• Helix Software Suite Universal software suite for battery-related testing, specialized for high-end laboratories and battery production, with real-time execution at 1ms timing, measurement data acquisition up to 1kHz, database scalability for terabytes of data, and a program editor accepting physical units and equations.
• DLS Data Logger Fully integrable data logger for acquisition of single cell voltages and battery/tank voltages during test cycles, with modular design scalable from few channels to several hundred channels.
• DLT Temperature Logger Temperature measurement module for harsh environments with measurement range from -100°C to +1372°C, available with 4, 8, or 16 channels and CAN bus integration.
• Digatron Systems Lithium Cell Assembly Turnkey lithium cell assembly equipment delivered through the Digatron Systems Srl subsidiary, covering single station machines and assembly lines for pouch cell production, cell stacking, tab welding, cell filling, degassing, formation, aging, and end-of-line testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• High energy efficiency through SiC MOSFET technology in formation rectifiers
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Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HAHN AutomationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigatron works with HAHN Automation, a global partner for End-of-Line testing systems. The collaboration combines Digatron's battery testing expertise with HAHN's End-of-Line testing capabilities to create comprehensive solutions for lithium battery module and pack testing. The partnership focuses on creating modular EOL testing solutions including electrical tests, leak tests, BMS configuration, and complete production quality assurance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Neware: Largest Chinese battery test and formation equipment maker, publicly listed, offering cyclers and formation systems that overlap directly with Digatron's laboratory and production lines. Neware's scale in domestic Chinese cell factories makes it the most direct global competitor.
• Maccor: US-based privately held battery cycler manufacturer serving R&D labs and battery manufacturers with cell, module, and pack testers. Maccor's lab cyclers compete head-to-head with Digatron's Cell Tester and Module & SLI Tester product families.
• Arbin Instruments: Texas-based manufacturer of precision battery test equipment serving research institutions and battery manufacturers. Arbin's laboratory cycler portfolio competes with Digatron in cell, module, and pack-level testing for EV and consumer applications.
• Bitrode: US-based maker of formation and capacity test equipment for batteries, historically one of the formation-rectifier category founders alongside Digatron. Bitrode competes directly in lead-acid and lithium battery formation equipment sold to global cell manufacturers.
• BaSyTec: German battery testing equipment company focused on high-precision cell testers for R&D and pilot production. BaSyTec competes with Digatron in the European laboratory cycler market and offers CCS-derived cycler electronics similar in positioning.
• Bio-Logic: French-based manufacturer of high-precision electrochemical workstations and battery cyclers under the VMP and SP-300 lines. Bio-Logic serves research and battery R&D laboratories with cell-level instrumentation that overlaps Digatron's laboratory product range.
• Hangke Technology: Chinese formation and grading equipment maker with strong installed base among lithium cell producers. Hangke competes directly with Digatron's MCFT-BD and other formation systems in the high-volume lithium production equipment market.
• Landt Instruments: Chinese battery test equipment company providing cell cyclers, module testers, and formation systems. Landt competes with Digatron across both laboratory and production battery testing, particularly in Asia-Pacific cell manufacturer accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Sovema Group: Italian industrial group supplying battery production equipment including formation, assembly, and finishing lines. Sovema overlaps Digatron's lead-acid formation business with a broader manufacturing-equipment portfolio rather than a lithium-laboratory focus.
• Chroma ATE: Taiwanese broad-line test and measurement equipment company with a battery test and formation product line within its wider power electronics test portfolio. Chroma overlaps Digatron at the cell and pack testing layer while serving many other industrial test markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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