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Zhongfu Shenyang's Lianyungang base has started production with 3 lines, 1 general purpose, 1 T1100 grade high strength and 1 high modulus.
BOE is getting into glass based packaging substrate for AI Server related stuff. Very interesting to see them getting into this.
China has achieved a new breakthrough in the research and development of superconducting magnets for fusion reactors!
China has achieved a major milestone in the realm of nuclear fusion energy, with the Institute of Plasma Physics at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, announcing a significant breakthrough in its "Artificial Sun" project. After six years of intensive design, development, and testing, two critical superconducting magnet components the toroidal field superconducting magnet and the high-temperature superconducting central solenoid coil have successfully completed full-parameter acceptance tests. This achievement marks a pivotal moment as China achieves 100% localization of core technologies for these reactors, pushing its overall performance to the forefront of global capabilities.
The newly developed toroidal field magnet stands out as the world's largest of its kind, boasting impressive dimensions and capacity. Standing 21 meters long with a total weight of 582 tons, this component is 1.3 times larger than the toroidal field magnet used in the International Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor (ITER) and possesses three times the energy storage capacity. Its primary function is to generate powerful magnetic fields necessary for confining plasma at temperatures exceeding 100 million degrees Celsius. By utilizing Lorentz force, this magnet ensures stable plasma confinement while minimizing particle impact losses on reactor walls, effectively addressing some of the most stringent technical challenges in fusion engineering.
Alongside the toroidal magnet, the high-temperature superconducting central solenoid coil has also passed rigorous testing with data that meets internationally leading standards. The coil demonstrated a stable current-carrying capacity of 60 kA and an energy storage capacity of 6.03 MJ, while maintaining a maximum magnetic field change rate of 5.1 Tesla per second and a junction resistance of just 0.87 nanoohms. Crucially, the entire manufacturing process for this coil, ranging from raw superconducting materials to structural design and fabrication methods, was entirely developed and produced within China, overcoming over ten key technical difficulties related to stress dispersion and hybrid magnet designs.
The successful completion of these two core components signifies more than just a technological upgrade; it represents a fundamental strengthening of China's independent research and development capabilities in fusion energy infrastructure. The project team has not only secured 47 authorized patents and formulated 14 industry standards but has also validated the feasibility of using domestic materials and processes for constructing next-generation fusion reactors. As stated by the project leader, these successive breakthroughs have laid a solid foundation for future reactor construction, significantly enhancing the nation's ability to engineer complex superconducting systems required for the commercialization of clean nuclear energy.
This is a big breakthrough. will open the door for next generation nuclear reactor, Hypersonic vehicles and Next-Generation Heat Engine.
Xi'an Jiaotong University has developed a new tantalum alloy: its tensile yield strength at 2000℃ is doubled.
Xi'an Jiaotong University announced that its National Key Laboratory of Metallic Materials Strength has developed a ductile alloy capable of withstanding ultra-high temperatures of 2000℃ to 2400℃ , providing new insights for the development of next-generation ultra-high temperature alloys.
This B-ODS tantalum alloy exhibits excellent strength and ductility at room temperature, with a tensile strength exceeding 800 MPa and an elongation of up to 35%, demonstrating good machinability. More notably, the alloy achieves tensile yield strengths of 200 MPa and 100 MPa at 2000℃ and 2400℃, respectively, significantly outperforming various reported traditional refractory alloys and emerging refractory multi-principal element alloys.
This novel tantalum alloy exhibits twice the tensile yield strength at an ultra-high temperature of 2000 °C compared to conventional tantalum alloys ; and when subjected to the same 100 MPa load, the upper temperature limit of the new alloy is increased by approximately 500 °C compared to existing tantalum alloys. Furthermore, creep test results indicate that this alloy possesses superior long-term service potential compared to conventional refractory alloys.
The Gstarsoft Developer Ecosystem Network was officially established to jointly build a domestic CAD ecosystem.
Xi'an hosted the "2026 Gstarsoft Product Innovation Summit" under the theme "Intelligent Visualization and Coexistence." A key highlight of this event was the official launch of the Gstarsoft Developer Network (GDN), marking a major step in building a domestic Computer-Aided Design (CAD) ecosystem.
GDN was established to address critical bottlenecks facing China's industrial software sector. As traditional, fragmented CAD tools can no longer meet the complex demands of digital transformation specifically regarding scenario-based customization and vertical integration of the industry is shifting toward an integrated model ("platform + industry applications + ecosystem services"). The GDN aims to:
- Enable domestic substitution for external software monopolies.
- Connect the entire value chain from R&D to marketing.
- Foster collaboration between upstream suppliers (like Ziqian Technology, AIRI Lab, and Lichi Software) and downstream partners.
Gstarsoft Achievements:
- Global Reach: Gstarsoft already boasts over 750 global partners.
- Solution Deployment: The company has implemented more than 530 industry solutions.
- Full-Stack Capability: Through the network, Gstarsoft provides compatibility from underlying chips and operating systems up to complete machines and specific industry applications.
Lu Xiang, General Manager of Gstarsoft, emphasized that ecosystem building is crucial for the survival of industrial software. He noted that through principles of connectivity, empowerment, symbiosis, and co-creation, Gstarsoft is leading contributions in key national sectors including power, water conservancy, transportation, surveying, and IT innovation. The network will continue to expand by offering policy and technical support to accelerate the development of domestic CAD technology.
They overcame a global challenge in rocket manufacturing.
On May 18, 2026, a pivotal moment unfolded at the production facility of Tianjin HIT-Yongxing Technology Co., Ltd.: a thin aluminum alloy sheet—measuring 2.25 meters in diameter and just 4 millimeters in thickness—was formed in a single operation using cryogenic forming equipment. It was transformed into an integral tank bottom with a smooth, seamless surface, ready for direct installation without the need for further machining. This achievement marks a leap forward in my country's critical rocket structural manufacturing capabilities, establishing an internationally leading, third-generation technology for the integral manufacturing of tank bottoms.
On May 18, 2026, a pivotal moment unfolded at the production facility of Tianjin HIT-Yongxing Technology Co., Ltd.: a thin aluminum alloy sheet—measuring 2.25 meters in diameter and just 4 millimeters in thickness—was formed in a single operation using cryogenic forming equipment. It was transformed into an integral tank bottom with a smooth, seamless surface, ready for direct installation without the need for further machining. This achievement marks a leap forward in my country's critical rocket structural manufacturing capabilities, establishing an internationally leading, third-generation technology for the integral manufacturing of tank bottoms.
this one seems not yet posted before, there was a documentary by KBS abt China tech, and this one is like a follow up show, the south korean Ceo seems to think that by achieving AGI in AI, they could somehow delute China advantages (basing only on englosh audio dubbed, but the translation could be not accurate)
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the kbs documentary part abt China tech recently
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the kbs documentary part abt China tech recently