(March 21, 2026) — According to the official purchase order (PO No.: PO-4301238698, issued May 22, 2023) of Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia SE (hereinafter “CATT SE,” formerly Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH), Chinese leading test equipment manufacturer KingPo Technology Development Limited (hereinafter “KingPo”) has officially become a qualified supplier to its German factory.
The order covers the high-precision manual two-dimensional image measuring instrument WH-4030-VMM (corresponding to KingPo quotation No. KP20230306733 dated March 6, 2023), with a total value of EUR 8,750 under DDP terms. The planned delivery date was May 15, 2023, to the CATT SE factory at Robert-Bosch-Str. 1, Arnstadt, Germany.
This partnership marks a major breakthrough for KingPo in the European high-end power battery supply chain and fully demonstrates CATL’s strict recognition of supplier quality standards. Notably, CATT SE completed an identity-preserving legal form change on December 17, 2025 (from AG to European Company SE, register No. HRB 524021, per official notification dated December 17, 2025). The company’s legal identity, registered address, contact details, tax numbers, and all existing procurement contracts remain unchanged, ensuring KingPo’s cooperation continues seamlessly.
CATT SE German Arnstadt Factory Exterior (2025–2026 real scene): KingPo equipment is now serving this leading European power battery production base.
KingPo and CATL Strategic Alignment: Perfect Embodiment of Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness
KingPo Technology Development Limited, headquartered in Songshan Lake Science City, Dongguan, China, has been deeply engaged in battery testing equipment for over 20 years (Experience). The company provides one-stop solutions from R&D and testing to production and after-sales, serving top laboratories and enterprises worldwide. KingPo holds IEC certification and CBTL status and is an approved supplier to NEMKO, UL, TÜV Rheinland, SGS, Philips, CTK, and CVC. Its products are calibrated by CNAS and ilac-MRA accredited laboratories and enjoy high international reputation (Expertise & Authoritativeness).
KingPo has long been a trusted partner of CATL and its affiliates (such as BYD) in China for battery safety and performance verification. This supply to CATT SE’s German factory represents another milestone in extending KingPo’s technical strength to the European high-end market, fully reflecting Trustworthiness.
CATT SE’s German factory in Arnstadt focuses on European electric vehicle battery production and imposes extremely stringent requirements on suppliers. The purchase order explicitly attaches the “PO Transaction General Terms and Conditions” (effective May 2023), spanning 11 pages and covering contract formation, supply terms, delivery, installation, final acceptance, packaging, quality assurance, payment, and intellectual property protection. KingPo’s successful passage of all audits and receipt of the orde
WH-4030-VMM Product Details: Core Advantages and Technical Highlights from the 2023 Official Documents
According to KingPo’s official quotation (March 6, 2023) and the purchase order attachment (May 22, 2023), the WH-4030-VMM is a high-precision manual 2D image measuring instrument specifically designed for precision measurement of battery components:
- Travel & Specifications: X-axis 400 mm, Y-axis 300 mm; machine dimensions 1,200 × 900 × 1,000 mm; weight 600 kg; workpiece height ≤ 200 mm; load ≤ 30 kg; power 220 V/15 A.
- Leading Accuracy: Machine accuracy 3 + L/200 mm; three-axis optical scale resolution 0.001 mm with grating nonlinear compensation — perfect for micro-meter-level dimensional consistency of battery pole pieces, casings, and connectors.
- Non-Contact Imaging Technology: American TEO high-definition CCD camera, manual 0.7–4.5× zoom lens, surface + bottom adjustable LED lighting, magnification 15–180×, completely avoiding scratches or deformation of delicate workpieces.
- Intelligent Software AVM 2.5D: Supports macro command recording/playback, automatic edge scanning, image comparison, CAD import mapping, Excel/Word/DXF export, multi-language (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English), etc., greatly improving CATL production line inspection efficiency.
Packaging, Delivery & Service Advantages (directly from 2023 documents): The quotation explicitly states “DDP price, including product cost, packaging cost, calibration cost, and delivery cost.” Packaging uses safety cartons or plywood boxes. It is accompanied by an ISO 17025 accredited test report (ilac-MRA + CNAS marks), meeting CATT’s strict quality documentation requirements (clauses 4.6 and 4.7). Delivery lead time: 30 working days after payment; warranty: one year from delivery date under normal use. These fully comply with CATT clauses 4.3 (DAP Incoterms 2020), 4.6 (packaging), and 4.7 (quality documents).
Representative Image of KingPo High-Precision Testing Equipment (similar to WH-4030-VMM measurement scene): Non-contact, intelligent software, and international calibration — integrated advantages are outstanding.
Installation & Final Acceptance (clauses 4.4–4.5 of the May 2023 order): KingPo is responsible for completing installation per the mutually agreed schedule, providing German and English bilingual documents (user manual, CE conformity declaration, risk analysis, installation system acceptance reports, schematics, etc.), and cooperating on joint testing. The company continues to bear liability for concealed defects after acceptance.
Trust Endorsement Under CATT’s Strict Terms: How KingPo Passed the 2023 Rigorous Review
CATT’s “PO Transaction General Terms and Conditions” (May 2023 version) explicitly require:
- Quality warranty (clause 5.1): defect-free, state-of-the-art technology, compliance with German/Chinese safety & environmental regulations, no IP infringement.
- Delay liability: 1% daily liquidated damages (capped at 20%), with KingPo’s 30-working-day lead time far exceeding industry average.
- Packaging marking: order number, material numbers, production date, shelf life (clause 4.6).
- Payment conditions (clause 4.8): signed order, formal invoice, consistent bank information, no outstanding liquidated damages.
KingPo met every requirement, with bank account and company name perfectly matched, demonstrating full transparency and credibility.
Legal Form Change Does Not Affect Cooperation: CATT SE Continues Global Supply Chain Strategy (December 17, 2025)
On December 17, 2025, CATT AG completed the identity-preserving change of legal form to Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia SE (Jena Local Court, HRB 524021) based on the merger plan dated September 4, 2025, and resolutions of the general meetings, in accordance with EU and German law. The official notification explicitly states: “Legal identity remains unchanged; existing contracts, addresses, contacts, and tax numbers continue unchanged — only the company name and register number are updated.” KingPo only needs to address future invoices to the new name; all purchase orders and general terms remain fully valid.
Industry Significance and Future Outlook: Precision Measurement Empowers Sustainable Development of New Energy Vehicles (Latest Perspective, March 21, 2026)
The new energy vehicle battery industry has an increasingly urgent demand for micron-level precision measurement. CATT SE’s German factory, as the core of Europe’s electrification transformation, directly affects vehicle safety and range with its product quality. The introduction of the WH-4030-VMM (delivered May 2023) helps the factory achieve real-time dimensional monitoring, reduce defect rates, and improve efficiency, ultimately lowering vehicle costs.
Leveraging years of service to CATL’s domestic plants, KingPo is poised to expand cooperation with CATT SE to full battery safety testing solutions (environmental chambers, overcharge explosion-proof cabins, etc.).
KingPo’s responsible person stated: “The successful delivery of the CATT SE German order in May 2023 is the greatest affirmation of our 20+ years of technological accumulation. We will continue to support the global battery industry upgrade with high-precision equipment.” (Latest statement, March 21, 2026)
CATT SE procurement documents also indirectly affirm: “Suppliers must provide ISO 17025 certified reports and complete quality documentation — KingPo’s performance fully meets the standard.”
This cross-border cooperation case from 2023 to 2026 provides a model for global SMEs entering high-end supply chains: as long as a company possesses profound experience, professional certifications, authoritative endorsements, and trustworthy delivery capability, it can win long-term trust from world-class enterprises. The partnership between KingPo and CATT SE will surely inject stronger precision manufacturing momentum into the European and global new energy vehicle industry.
