Indonesia Operators Audit Our Factory: SMT, Automated Line, SNI

An operator team from Indonesia recently visited the Shenzhen factory of Shenzhen Honeycomb Era Technology Co., Ltd. Around equipment quality, production capacity and Indonesia market-access requirements, the team completed a full walkthrough — from SMT placement and the industry’s first automated shared power bank production line to the power bank aging room.

Indonesia is the largest country by population in Southeast Asia. According to Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) SUPAS 2025 survey, the national population is roughly 284.67 million (Reference 1). A large population base, a high share of young people and dense outdoor mobile scenarios make emergency charging a certain demand — yet shared power bank penetration is still early, and no dominant brand has emerged. That is why Indonesian operators have been visiting Chinese factories so frequently in the past two years.

For operators planning to enter Indonesia, the questions a factory visit must answer differ from other markets: in Indonesia the certification cycle is longer than the equipment delivery cycle. The full SNI certification process usually has to be planned around six months or more. So the safer order is “visit the factory first, then decide the model, and start certification and production scheduling in parallel.” This article records the full visit route, and lays out the Indonesian market background, the two access tickets — SNI and SDPPI (DJID) — and the special requirements of the Indonesian market.

This article covers four things: the current state of Indonesia’s shared power bank market; the three workshops the Indonesian team focused on during this visit; Indonesia’s certification requirements; and the special requirements of the Indonesian market in climate, payment and language.

Figure 1: Shared power bank assembly workshop. Rack-style assembly stations are arranged by process sequence; cabinets and power banks are assembled, tested and packed in-house and inspected unit by unit before shipment. (Factory photo)

1. Visit Background: Indonesia’s Shared Power Bank Market

The starting point of this visit was a demand gap that is forming quickly in the local market. Indonesia has a population of 284.67 million, with people aged 15–34 making up nearly 30%. Smartphone penetration is high, time spent on social and short-video apps is long, and outdoor mobile scenarios (malls, cafes, night markets, theme parks, transit hubs) are dense. “Phone out of battery” is a frequent and rigid pain point.

But on the supply side, Indonesia’s shared power bank market is still at an early stage: locations are currently dominated by scattered settings such as shops, cafes, bars and night markets; large-scale branded operation is limited; no dominant brand has appeared; and site competition is far less intense than in China. More importantly, local consumers are already used to “scan-to-pay” — which removes the most basic user-habit barrier for the “scan-to-borrow” model of shared power banks.

Certain demand, fragmented competition and mature payment habits — these three things make up the opportunity in Indonesia. The real barrier is access: the equipment must pass SNI certification, and the 4G/Bluetooth module inside the cabinet must pass SDPPI (DJID) type approval. Both certifications must be applied for by an Indonesian local entity. That means once a brand chooses the wrong equipment, certification documents have to be redone and the timeline rebuilt — at a cost of at least six months. So when Indonesian customers audit a factory, they ask about four things most often:

1. Whether structural parts and the main control board are produced in-house — this determines batch consistency and subsequent delivery times;

2. The scale and automation level of the production line — this determines capacity stability during volume rollout;

3. Whether whole-unit aging and factory inspection are complete and whether reports can be provided — this determines whether test data can be reused for certification;

4. Whether certifications and documents are complete — whether the battery’s UN38.3 report, MSDS and cell test report are provided with the goods.

This visit’s route was designed around exactly these four questions: first SMT placement, which determines the quality foundation; then the automated line, which determines capacity and consistency; and finally the power bank aging room, which screens out early failures.

2. What We Saw: SMT Placement, the Automated Line and the Aging Room

2.1 Stop One: SMT Workshop — In-House Mainboard Production Is the Quality Foundation

The visit began in the SMT workshop. The main control board (PCB) of the shared power bank is placed in-house on our own line: solder paste printing, high-speed placement, reflow soldering and automated optical inspection (AOI) all run on a single in-house line, controlling board consistency and defect rate at the source. The Jiangsu Xuzhou base handles sheet-metal processing and structural parts, while the Shenzhen headquarters handles injection molding, SMT placement and final assembly — forming fully self-operated production from tooling, molding, sheet metal and SMT to final assembly.

The main control board is the “brain” of a shared power bank — borrow/return logic, billing, communication and lock control all sit on it. In-house board placement matters because solder joint quality and component parameters stay consistent across batches, which is what safeguards the stability of connectivity and billing once units go live. For the Indonesian market, where ocean shipping and spare-part replenishment cycles are longer than domestic ones, factory-side quality consistency matters more than after-sales responsiveness.

Figure 2: SMT workshop. Solder paste printing, high-speed placement, reflow soldering and AOI run on a single in-house line; every mainboard is tested for borrow/return flow and communication modules before shipment. (Factory photo)

2.2 Stop Two: The Industry’s First Automated Shared Power Bank Production Line

The station where this customer lingered longest was the industry’s first automated shared power bank production line. Core processes such as cell sorting, assembly and testing are handled by automated equipment, with robot arms matched to the line takt to avoid the individual variation of manual assembly. From unit one off the line to volume delivery, it is the same steady-takt, fully traceable line.

On capacity, the factory currently has a scalable delivery capability of 1 million power banks per month and 100,000 cabinets per month, with cumulative cabinet shipments exceeding 5 million units, products exported to more than 100 countries and regions, and service to more than 100 white-label customers. For Indonesian operators planning phased rollouts in Jakarta, Bali and elsewhere, both peak-season replenishment and bulk orders have clear scheduling assurance.

On cells, the line uses pure ternary lithium batteries from leading suppliers such as ATL, EVE and Ganfeng; incoming material is sampled by batch for capacity and internal resistance, and batteries come with UN38.3 transport test reports and MSDS. This directly relates to Indonesia certification preparation — the lithium battery portion of SNI certification follows SNI IEC 62133, so existing cell reports and test foundations can significantly shorten upfront preparation time.

Figure 3: The industry’s first automated shared power bank production line. Core processes such as cell sorting, assembly and testing are done by automated equipment, with robot arms matched to line takt; from unit one off the line to volume delivery, it runs on the same line. (Factory photo)

2.3 Stop Three: The Aging Room — Screening Out Early Failures Before Shipment

After assembly, units enter aging and testing. The aging room was the third stop and the part customers probed most closely: every batch of power banks must complete extended powered aging on the aging racks before shipment, simulating high-frequency charge/discharge and borrow/return scenarios to surface early failures in cells, circuits and connectors inside the factory.

At the aging room the customer saw three things on site:

1. Powered aging — a full rack of power banks cycling on power simultaneously, monitoring voltage, current and temperature rise unit by unit;

2. Mainboard and communication testing — every main control board is powered and tested for the borrow/return flow and communication modules, ensuring connectivity and billing function correctly;

3. Full factory inspection — anything failing full inspection does not ship.

The automated line is responsible for “building fast and building stably,” while the aging room and full inspection are responsible for “screening strictly.” Together these two gates determine how the equipment performs on failure rate after entering the Indonesian market. For overseas markets that require ocean shipping and longer spare-part cycles, factory-side screening matters more than after-sales responsiveness.

Figure 4: Power bank aging room. A full rack of power banks is powered and aged simultaneously, with voltage, current and temperature rise monitored unit by unit; full inspection is completed before shipment. (Factory photo)

3. Indonesia Certification: SNI and SDPPI (DJID) — Two Access Tickets

In the final hour of the visit the two sides held a dedicated session on Indonesia market access. Indonesia is one of the strictest countries in ASEAN for access control, and shared power bank equipment must clear two tracks at the same time:

Of the two tracks, SNI takes the longest. Based on the publicly stated timelines of certification service providers, going from document preparation to obtaining the certificate typically takes 6 months to 1 year (for the applicant and process see References 2 and 4; the timeline is the service providers’ public estimate and is subject to the reviewing body’s assessment), while SDPPI (DJID) typically takes weeks to months when documents are complete. For operators this means certification must start in parallel with factory selection and sampling — it cannot wait until the equipment arrives.

In addition, which products fall within the mandatory SNI scope and which technical regulation applies can be checked by product category on BSN’s public page for “Mandatory SNI Technical Regulations” (Regulasi Teknis SNI yang Diwajibkan) (Reference 3).

Figure 5: Corporate qualifications and patent wall (partial). All Honeycomb Era products have passed CCC, CE, FCC, NBTC and other mainstream certifications, and existing test reports and technical files can support customers starting SNI / SDPPI applications. (Reference image)

All products of Shenzhen Honeycomb Era Technology Co., Ltd. have passed mainstream certifications such as CCC, CE, FCC and NBTC; batteries come with original UN38.3 transport test reports and MSDS, and the whole unit reserves an IEC 62133 test interface. Indonesian customers can start SNI / SDPPI applications on the basis of existing test reports, shortening the test scope and document preparation cycle.

4. Special Situations in the Indonesian Market

Beyond certification, the Indonesian market has three on-the-ground requirements that differ clearly from China, each of which was confirmed item by item in this discussion.

4.1 Equatorial Climate: Unit Protection Under High Temperature and Humidity

Indonesia is hot and humid year-round, with daytime temperatures around 30°C and relative humidity around 80% for long periods; street shops outside malls, night markets and beachfront locations see even greater swings in temperature and humidity. Equipment needs targeted optimization in heat dissipation structure, moisture-proofing and enclosure materials — rather than simply shipping domestic models over. We can adjust unit protection and heat-dissipation schemes for Indonesian conditions, and both the moisture-proofing of structural parts and boards and the aging test duration can be tightened to suit the local climate.

4.2 Payment: One QRIS Code Covers the Main E-Wallets

QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard), led by Bank Indonesia, is the national unified QR code standard. Published in August 2019 and fully implemented from January 2020, it requires all payment service providers offering QR collection to use it uniformly (Reference 5). For operators, connecting a single QRIS code accepts mainstream wallets such as GoPay, OVO, DANA, ShopeePay and LinkAja, with a per-transaction limit of IDR 10 million.

This means the “scan-to-borrow” model of shared power banks naturally matches local payment habits. Our shared power bank software system already has a Southeast Asia multi-wallet payment architecture designed in, and can connect the QRIS channel on demand — brands need no secondary development. Cabinet panels can print the QRIS mark and Indonesian-language operating instructions at the same time.

4.3 Interface and Operations: Indonesian Localization

Indonesia’s official language is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), and local language is widely used in government and commercial settings. Cabinet screens, mini-program interfaces and backend reports support Indonesian customization, can be paired with bilingual Indonesian/English interfaces, and can retain an English entry for Bali locations with a high share of international tourists. In addition, nameplates and labels on cabinets and sales packaging must use Indonesian per SNI certification requirements — this can be planned together with the localized interface.

Figure 6: 0289 series 12-slot shared power bank cabinet. Slot count, exterior color, logo, advertising screen and interface language can all be customized to Indonesian market and brand needs, suited to high-traffic scenarios such as malls, night markets and transit hubs. (Product image)

5. FAQ

What is the current state of Indonesia’s shared power bank market?

Indonesia is the largest country by population in Southeast Asia. According to BPS SUPAS 2025, the national population is roughly 284.67 million, with a high share of young people and dense outdoor mobile scenarios. The market is still dominated by scattered settings such as shops, cafes, bars and night markets, with limited large-scale branded operation and no clear dominance yet — shared power bank penetration is at an early stage. Payment is already mature: the unified QRIS QR code connects mainstream e-wallets such as GoPay, OVO, DANA and ShopeePay, so the scan-to-borrow model matches local usage habits.

What certifications does a Chinese brand need to enter Indonesia?

Two mandatory tracks: (1) SNI certification — administered by Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (BSN); whole units follow SNI IEC 62368-1 and lithium batteries follow SNI IEC 62133; an Indonesian local representative must apply to a KAN-accredited certification body (LSPro), including type testing and a factory quality-assurance capability review; the certificate is valid for 4 years with annual audits, and the product nameplate must be in Indonesian; (2) SDPPI (DJID) type approval — for the 4G/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module inside the cabinet, administered by DJID under Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI); an Indonesian local entity holding an NIB must apply, and the certificate is valid for 3 years.

How long does SNI certification take, and what can be prepared in advance?

In industry practice, going from document preparation to obtaining the certificate typically takes 6 months to 1 year — the most time-consuming part of Indonesian access. Materials that can be prepared in advance include the battery UN38.3 transport test report, MSDS, cell test report, baseline test data for the unit and battery, and locally licensed importer or distributor resources in Indonesia. Choosing a source factory with reusable existing test reports can clearly shorten the test scope and document preparation time.

What special requirements does the Indonesian market have for equipment?

Three points: (1) Climate — Indonesia is hot and humid year-round with humidity around 80% for long periods, so units need targeted optimization in heat dissipation, moisture-proofing and enclosure materials; (2) Payment — a single QRIS code accepts mainstream wallets such as GoPay, OVO, DANA, ShopeePay and LinkAja, with a per-transaction limit of IDR 10 million; our system pre-integrates it, so brands need no secondary development; (3) Language — cabinet screens, mini-program and backend support Indonesian (including bilingual Indonesian/English), and nameplate labels must use Indonesian.

What is Honeycomb Era’s production capacity? Can it support volume rollout in Indonesia?

The factory has the industry’s first automated shared power bank production line, with a current capacity of 1 million power banks per month and 100,000 cabinets per month. Core cells use pure ternary lithium batteries from leading suppliers such as ATL, EVE and Ganfeng, sampled by batch on arrival. Cumulative cabinet shipments exceed 5 million units and products are exported to more than 100 countries and regions; the automated line safeguards quality consistency and delivery stability for bulk orders.

Can I book a factory visit and audit at Honeycomb Era in Shenzhen?

You are welcome to. The factory is located at Room 401, Building 61, Longwangmiao Industrial Zone, East Zone, Baishixia Community, Fuyong Street, Bao’an District, Shenzhen. You can visit the SMT workshop, the automated shared power bank production line, the power bank aging room and the product showroom on site; if you would like to combine sample testing, certification document discussions or customization talks, we recommend booking in advance.

6. Related Products

1. 8-Slot / 12-Slot Power Bank Sharing Station (OEM / white-label available)

2. Power Bank Sharing Stations and Accessories

7. Recommended Reading

1. Indonesia Shared Power Bank Market: 280M Blue Ocean, SNI Compliance and Rollout Plan

2. Indonesia Battery Swapping: 139M Motorcycles, BaaS and Rollout Path

3. Vietnamese Startup Visits Honeycomb Era in Shenzhen

4. Japan Operators Audit Our Factory: PSE, Giteki, UN38.3

5. Inside the Honeycomb Era 10,000 m2 Smart Factory

8. References

1. Statistics Indonesia (BPS), “SUPAS 2025: national population about 284.67 million”

2. Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (Badan Standardisasi Nasional, BSN) — authority for SNI standards and certification

3. BSN — “Mandatory SNI Technical Regulations” page (Regulasi Teknis SNI yang Diwajibkan)

4. U.S. International Trade Administration, “Standards for Trade — Indonesia” (SNI mechanism, LSPro and KAN accreditation, SDPPI/DJID wireless requirements)

5. Bank Indonesia — official QRIS page (unified QR standard and mandatory use for payment service providers)

6. Shenzhen Honeycomb Era Technology Co., Ltd. — shared power bank cabinet product materials

9. Get a Quote and Customization

If you would like configuration advice for Indonesian market models, a certification document assistance plan, or an OEM/ODM quote, please contact us: Manager Wei, +86 159 1998 0051 (WeChat: same number).