Betamek signs MoU with Krakatoa Technologies for development of EV battery management systems

Betamek signs MoU with Krakatoa Technologies for development of EV battery management systems

Electronics manufacturing services provider Betamek has signed a deal with Singapore-based semiconductor company Krakatoa Technologies for the expansion of its vehicle electronic product range into the development of a battery management system-on-a-chip for electric vehicles, The Edge Markets reported.

Krakatoa Technologies is a silicon intellectual property provider that focuses on power efficiency and customisation in system-on-a-chip designs for several business segments, according to New Straits Times.

The two parties in the MoU have agreed to further discuss and negotiate on the terms and conditions of the definitive agreement for the exclusive collaboration, according to the report by NST.

Betamek signs MoU with Krakatoa Technologies for development of EV battery management systems

Based in Rawang, Selangor, Betamek was incorporated in 1989 for the manufacture of car audio systems. Betamek was appointed by Perodua in 1994 for the supply of in-car audio systems for the first-generation Kancil, according to the Betamek website.

“The MoU with Krakatoa Technologies is expected to enhance Betamek Group’s vehicle electronics product offerings and contribute positively to its revenue and expand its customer base in the near future,” said Betamek managing director Mirzan Mahathir in a statement.

The collaboration is consistent with the group’s overall corporate strategy in expanding its business in providing experience and know-how in the automotive electronics manufacturing services market, Mirzan added.

The collaboration had aligned with corporate strategy to discover opportunities to expand the business that provide valuable experience, and as a guide in the electronics manufacturing services market, Mirzan said. This MoU will be effective for 12 months upon execution, and may be mutually extended by both parties, according to New Straits Times.

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  • newme on Mar 13, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    This Betamek, the head unit player they supplied also got so many problems sampai ada customer jerit2 kat youtube. The sound system also lousy. The first thing most people do is to change the head unit upon receiving their cars.

    Ni ada hati nak buat EV BMS.

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    • The national car policy seems like helping the rich get richer.

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  • Newme on Mar 15, 2023 at 9:26 am

    Tengoklah MD dia siapa.

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  • aSAiK on Mar 16, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Radio betamek dari china. Kadang-kadang ada tulisan cina muncul kat skrin. Sekarang try pakai kepakaran indon pulak buat bms EV.

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  • aSAiK on Mar 16, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Radio betamek dari china. Kadang-kadang ada tulisan cina muncul kat skrin. Sekarang try pakai kepakaran indon pulak buat bms EV.

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