LiBEST Inc.

LiBEST (리베스트)

LiBEST

Company Profile: LiBEST Inc.
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Information
Company Name
(주)리베스트 / LiBEST Inc.
Website
https://libest.co
CES Location
Global Pavilion in Daejeon (Venetian Expo, Hall A #50523)
CEO
Dr. Elon Kim (Kim Joo-seong)
Contact Email
shins@libest.co
Address
34, 21-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea (34002)
Category
Nano/Semiconductor, Energy/Resources, Defense, Aerospace
Key Innovation
Artenix AI: World's First Rechargeable Li-Battery for In-Situ Wafer Sensors
Awards
Recipient of 3 CES Innovation Awards (Previous years for Flexible Battery, Flame-retardant); CES 2026 Innovation Award (Artenix AI)
Executive Summary
LiBEST Inc. is a pioneering battery technology company spun off from KAIST in 2016. Initially famous for commercializing the world's first flexible lithium-ion batteries for wearables, the company has expanded its expertise into high-durability power solutions for extreme environments. Their latest breakthrough, Artenix AI, addresses critical power needs in the AI semiconductor and aerospace sectors.
Core Competitiveness
* Meta-Phase Electrolyte Technology: Enables batteries to withstand extreme conditions, including high temperatures and high vacuums, with near-zero thermal expansion and zero leakage.
* Form Factor Flexibility: Proven expertise in flexible, ultra-thin, and ultra-flat battery structures that integrate seamlessly into compact devices without compromising performance.
* Safety: Developed flame-retardant and anti-freezing battery technologies, ensuring reliability in defense and aerospace applications.
Key Product: Artenix AI
* Application: Specifically designed for In-Situ Wafer Sensors in semiconductor manufacturing and Aerospace instruments.
* Value Proposition: Solves the power challenge for sensors inside vacuum chambers (e.g., EUV, CVD processes) where cabling is impossible and standard batteries fail/degas.
* Benefits: Improves process visibility, chip yield, and reliability in advanced AI semiconductor fabrication.

Strategic Partnership Opportunities (CES 2026)
Based on LiBEST's Artenix AI (Semiconductor/Vacuum application) and Flexible Battery (Wearables/XR) technologies, the following exhibitors are high-priority targets for partnership.
1. Semiconductor & Manufacturing Equipment (Targeting Artenix AI)
Pitch: "Enable wireless in-situ monitoring within your vacuum chambers to boost yield and precision."

• Intel Corporation
• Relevance: Major semiconductor manufacturer investing heavily in AI chip fabrication processes.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website
• Qualcomm
• Relevance: Leading wireless tech innovator; potential interest in advanced battery tech for next-gen chips or IoT sensors.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website
• Keysight Technologies
• Relevance: Provides design and test solutions. LiBEST’s sensors could integrate with Keysight’s testing equipment for in-chamber diagnostics.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website
• Shin-Etsu MicroSi
• Relevance: A major player in semiconductor materials. Potential collaboration on materials compatibility or joint solutions for wafer processing.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website
• Tata Electronics America, Inc.
• Relevance: Emerging global player in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor assembly/test.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website

• XR, AR & Wearables (Targeting Flexible Batteries)
  Pitch: "Integrate ultra-thin, flexible power into your headbands and frames without adding bulk."

• Vuzix Corporation

• Relevance: Leading designer of Smart Glasses and AR technology. Flexible batteries are critical for temple-integrated power.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website
• Magic Leap, Inc.
• Relevance: Creates immersive AR technology. High power density in curved form factors is a key requirement for their headsets.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website
• DigiLens Inc.
• Relevance: Leader in holographic waveguides for XR displays. Likely needs compact power solutions for reference designs.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website
• Myant Corp.
• Relevance: Specializes in Textile Computing (SKIIN). LiBEST’s flexible batteries are a perfect match for integrating into smart textiles.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website

• Defense & Security (Targeting High-Safety Batteries)
  Pitch: "Flame-retardant, anti-freeze power sources for mission-critical reliability."

• Thales

• Relevance: Global leader in advanced technologies for defense and security. LiBEST’s safe, high-durability batteries align with defense specs.
• CES Detail Page: View on CES Website

Meeting Request Template
Subject: Partnership Opportunity: High-Temp/Vacuum Safe Battery Solutions for [Partner Name]'s Next-Gen [Product Line]

Dear [Contact Name/Title],

I am reaching out from LiBEST Inc., a KAIST spin-off specializing in advanced lithium-ion battery technologies. We will be exhibiting at CES 2026 (Venetian Expo, Hall A #50523).

We have developed Artenix AI, the world's first rechargeable battery designed specifically for high-vacuum and high-temperature environments. This technology enables wireless in-situ sensing inside wafer fabrication chambers, eliminating cabling constraints and reducing contamination risks—critical for improving yield in AI semiconductor manufacturing.

Given [Partner Name]'s leadership in [Sector, e.g., Semiconductor Manufacturing / AR Wearables], I believe our technology could solve key power integration challenges for your [Specific Product/Process].

Could we schedule a brief 15-minute meeting at your booth or ours to discuss how we might collaborate?

Best regards,

[Your Name] Business Development Manager, LiBEST Inc. [Link to Website]