Samsung SDI is creating a new future through change and innovation.As a world-class material and energy solution provider, Samsung SDI secures new technologies and boosts technology competitiveness through steady investment in R&D. In addition, by expanding our business into the cutting-edge materials and parts business, Samsung SDI is now making a leap forward to the company specialized not just in the field of materials such as IT, Li-ion batteries and electronic materials, but also in the field of energy. We will do our best to secure global technical leadership, focusing on the future energy business together with materials technology.

How do we create value?

R&D Investments : Samsung SDI enhances its competitive edge through a continuous investment in R&D. In 2014, the investment cost for R&D was KRW 620,517 million, which accounts for 7.39% of sales.
R&D Group : Samsung SDI’s R&D groups are operating within Materials R&D Center, Small-Sized Li-ion Battery Division, Automotive & ESS Battery Division, and Electronic Materials Division. All the groups collaborate with each other to strengthen Samsung SDI’s global leadership in technology
R&D Experts : Samsung SDI has around 2,300 R&D experts and the percentage of R&D employees with a Master’s and/or Ph.D. degree is 39%. In order to strengthen the ability of R&D workforce, Samsung SDI operates a learning group where employees share their experience and knowledge. To nurture the global talents, in addition, the company has increased its support through various systems including academic training, in-house technology college, locally-led global talent nurturing center, the operation of a global educational portal, and dissemination of excellent educational contents.

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