In October 2024, VATS Battery welcomed a valued overseas customer, BrightWave Technologies, a New Zealand-based company specializing in smart IoT devices and portable industrial equipment. Their visit aimed to conduct a comprehensive factory audit and assess our capabilities as a long-term supplier of lithium batteries.

Upon arrival, the BrightWave team was welcomed by our sales and technical representatives. We presented an overview of VATS Battery’s history, production capacity, R&D strengths, and our product range, including lithium-ion batteries, LiFePO4 batteries, and our newly developed semi-solid lithium battery series.

The customer expressed strong interest in our expanding lithium battery technologies and customization capabilities.

The audit began with a complete tour of our lithium battery production facilities, including:

• Electrode manufacturing area
• Cell assembly and lamination line
• Formation and aging workshops
• PCM/PCBA integration area
• Comprehensive safety testing laboratories

BrightWave’s team was particularly impressed by our high automation levels, real-time QC system, and strict adherence to ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.

A technical meeting was arranged with our R&D engineers to discuss:

• Customized lithium battery solutions
• Cell chemistry options and safety designs
• High-rate and high-temperature lithium battery technologies
• Certification pathways (UN38.3, IEC62133, UL, CE, etc.)

The customer acknowledged our strong engineering foundation and appreciated our ability to provide rapid sample development for lithium battery projects.

BrightWave conducted a detailed review of our quality system documents:

• Incoming material inspection records
• Production process control documentation
• Reliability and lifespan test reports
• Traceability and environmental compliance files
• Safety management and risk-control procedures

All documentation fully met their expectations.

After the full-day audit, BrightWave gave highly positive feedback. They highlighted:

• Stable and well-controlled lithium battery production processes
• Strong technical know-how in customized lithium battery design
• Professional communication and cooperative attitude
• High safety reliability—especially with our new semi-solid lithium battery technology

The customer confirmed their intention to proceed with trial orders of customized lithium batteries, opening the door for long-term cooperation in the New Zealand and Oceania markets.

This successful factory audit by BrightWave Technologies reinforces VATS Battery’s capabilities in producing high-quality, reliable lithium batteries. The positive outcome strengthens the foundation for future collaboration and further expands VATS Battery’s presence in international markets.