21/05/2026
🔋 Just returned from the CIBF exhibition in Shenzhen – what an incredible three days!
We’re kicking off a quick post-show survey:
1️⃣ Did you attend the exhibition?
2️⃣ Which long-time clients and老朋友 (old friends) did you meet?
3️⃣ It felt like the entire battery industry value chain showed up – from upstream materials to downstream applications.
Now, here‘s what I’d love your honest take on:
👉 Where do you see cylindrical lithium-ion batteries heading in the future? Which applications will drive the next wave of growth?
👉 Traditional formats like 18650 and 26650 – do they still have a strong future, or are they gradually being phased out?
👉 With the rise of lower-cost, larger-format cells like 32140 and 46950 (e.g., 4680 family), which application areas make the most sense to switch? Power tools? E-bikes? Energy storage? Light EVs? Or even certain automotive segments?
I‘d really appreciate your insights – whether you’re a cell manufacturer, pack integrator, OEM buyer, or technology developer. Let‘s discuss below.
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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