HONBRO Collaborates with Academic Leaders to Advance Polymer Technology for All-Solid-State Lithium Battery Manufacturing & Equipment Innovation

HONBRO Teams Up with Academician-Led Expert Group to Explore Polymer Material Technologies and Drive Innovation in Solid-State Lithium Battery Manufacturing

– Part of the “100 Academicians Visit Private Enterprises” Initiative

The event officially began at 9:00 AM. Mr. Yu Shimin, Chairman and General Manager of HONBRO Technology, delivered the welcome speech, warmly greeting the academic delegation and leaders from various levels of the Federation of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Yu emphasized that HONBRO has been deeply engaged in the new energy equipment sector for many years, with technological innovation as its core driving force. He expressed confidence that the guidance from the academician team would bring new momentum to the company’s R&D efforts.

Following the opening remarks, a corporate promotional video was shown, and HONBRO’s technical representatives gave an in-depth presentation on solid-state battery processes. These segments highlighted the company's technological foundation and innovations in lithium battery equipment manufacturing.Mr. Liao Jun, Deputy Director of the Talent Center of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, noted in his speech that the private sector plays a vital role in driving technological innovation. He affirmed that the Federation would continue to build platforms connecting academicians and private enterprises to facilitate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements.Mr. Li Zhigang, a fourth-level investigator with the Dongguan Federation of Industry and Commerce, stated that Dongguan, as a leading manufacturing city, would fully support companies like HONBRO in seizing technological opportunities and establishing themselves as industry benchmarks.

Focusing on Technical Needs: Academician Team Offers Insights and Strategic Guidance

During the technical exchange session, members of Academician Qu Jinping’s team shared their latest research achievements. Professor Zhang Guizhen, Professor Huang Zhaoxia, and Dr. Jiang Haowei from South China University of Technology, along with Professor Lu Xiang from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, each gave in-depth presentations. Their insights provided HONBRO with forward-looking ideas and valuable perspectives for advancing its R&D efforts.

In his concluding remarks, Academician Qu Jinping spoke highly of HONBRO’s technological capabilities and offered strategic recommendations. He advised the company to build on its traditional strengths in the liquid-state battery sector by focusing on enhancing the safety and performance of liquid batteries to address existing gaps, while also reinforcing its competitive edge in core technologies. At the same time, he encouraged the company to actively engage in solid-state battery research to establish differentiated advantages in the market.He emphasized a development strategy rooted in the concept of “manufacturing the current generation, developing the next, and reserving the future,” which provides a clear direction for HONBRO’s future technological roadmap.

Academician Service Workstation Unveiled — A New Chapter in Industry-University-Research Collaboration

One of the event's highlights was the official unveiling of the Academician Service Workstation. Mr. Liao Jun, Director at the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, awarded the plaque and certificate to HONBRO Technology. The establishment of this workstation marks the beginning of a more institutionalized and ongoing collaboration between HONBRO and Academician Qu Jinping’s expert team.

The two parties will engage in joint research initiatives focused on polymer materials, polymers, and intelligent equipment, accelerating the transformation of scientific achievements into practical industrial applications.

On-Site Visits and Exchanges — A Shared Vision for the Future

After the ceremony, the academician team and attending officials toured HONBRO’s production workshop. They gained a close-up view of the company’s progress in developing core equipment and engaged in hands-on discussions about key technical challenges.At the conclusion of the visit, both sides reached a consensus: the Academician Service Workstation will serve as a collaborative platform to deepen industry-university-research innovation. Together, they aim to propel the new energy equipment industry toward a more advanced, intelligent future.

This visit to HONBRO Technology as part of the “100 Academicians Visit Private Enterprises” initiative not only provided the company with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with a top-tier scientific research team, but also underscored the strong support of both national and local federations of industry and commerce for innovation and development in the private sector. HONBRO will take this collaboration as a new starting point, continuously strengthening its technological advantages and contributing further to the high-quality development of the new energy industry.