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High end scientific instruments are the backbone of precision Engineering across many industries. these equipment hide behind the curtain but play indispensable role. China just unveiled high-precision roundness reference device for industrial Metrology.

China has built its first high-precision roundness reference device, reducing the roundness measurement uncertainty from 20nm to 6nm.​


According to a CCTV News report yesterday, China’s first high-precision roundness reference device has been officially completed.

According to reports, the device was developed by the National Institute of Metrology of China. Its completion marks a leapfrog development in my country's high-precision roundness measurement field, and its overall technical capabilities have entered the ranks of the world's advanced levels.
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At the technical level, the device system integrates a number of independently developed technologies and has successfully overcome international technical bottlenecks such as high-accuracy roundness assessment, spindle error separation, and filter consistency control.

This device innovatively proposes a roundness calculation model based on high-accuracy roundness filtering and full-effect data utilization, effectively solving the stability problem of contour reconstruction after standard hemispherical separation. Simultaneously, my country's independently developed novel error separation technology significantly suppresses spindle rotation error, reducing roundness measurement uncertainty from 20 nanometers to 6 nanometers, achieving internationally advanced measurement capabilities. This breakthrough signifies that my country has achieved independent control over several core technologies for high-accuracy roundness measurement, breaking the long-standing foreign technological monopoly.

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Lingjing Intelligence has completed an angel round of financing exceeding 100 million yuan to accelerate the deployment of embodied intelligent infrastructure.​


Recently, Lingjing Intelligence, a company specializing in embodied intelligent infrastructure, completed an angel round and angel+ round of financing exceeding 100 million yuan. This round was led by Matrix Partners China, with strategic investment from relevant state-owned asset platforms in Minhang District, Shanghai. The funds raised will primarily be used for R&D team building, product engineering, mass production, and the development of an embodied intelligent infrastructure ecosystem.

Lingjing Zhiyuan was incubated by the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute. It focuses on building the underlying capabilities of the intelligent industrial chain of equipment itself, and focuses on intelligent computing, data system, software and hardware, and infrastructure platform for robot applications.

As the humanoid robot and embodied intelligence industries enter the stage of large-scale exploration, industry competition is gradually shifting from the manufacturing of single robot bodies to a comprehensive ecosystem competition encompassing "robot bodies + large models + data + computing power + core components." Embodied intelligence infrastructure has become a crucial link in promoting the commercialization of robots.

The industrial park believes that Lingjing Zhiyuan's latest financing will further promote its product research and development and industrialization process, while also stimulating the capital market's increasing attention to equipment manufacturers and intelligent basic technology and infrastructure companies.

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Indium-free perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells with tin oxide recombination layer and electrodes

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Indium-based transparent conductive oxides are widely used as electrodes and recombination layers in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, yet their scalability is constrained by indium scarcity and sputtering-induced damage. We report high-efficiency and stable indium-free perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells enabled by reactive plasma deposited tin oxide (RPD-SnOx). For RPD-SnOx as the recombination layer, we achieved a certified efficiency of 33.6%. Fully indium-free tandems that used RPD-SnOx as both recombination layer and electrodes delivered a champion power conversion efficiency of 33.2% (1 square centimeter) and a minimodule with a certified efficiency of 31.0% (207.9 square centimeters). Dense and uniform self-assembled monolayer anchoring enabled by RPD-SnOx suppressed nonradiative recombination and reduced halide migration. Indium-free minimodules exhibited high thermal, damp-heat, and outdoor operational stability and retained 65% of their maximum initial efficiency after 105 days of outdoor operation.

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Fastprint Technology completes RMB 1 billion Series C financing, focusing on consumer-grade smart 3D printing.​


Fastprint Technology is a leading domestic consumer-grade intelligent 3D printing technology company, deeply engaged in the R&D, production, and commercialization of desktop digital manufacturing tools. The company focuses on technological innovation in consumer-grade 3D printing, breaking through the limitations of traditional industry products. With a core R&D orientation of affordability, ease of use, and high quality, it continuously addresses the shortcomings of the consumer-grade 3D printing experience. Fastprint Technology's flagship product, the U1, features four independent tool heads and a self-developed SnapSwap™ quick-change head system, increasing printing efficiency by 5 times and reducing material consumption by 80% compared to traditional equipment. It achieves multi-color, multi-material integrated molding, and the finished product can be used directly. This product once set a global crowdfunding record in the 3D printing category. Currently, the company has delivered over 100,000 units, and its revenue has increased tenfold in the past year.

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DJI Unveils First VTOL Drone and Expands Everest Operations


On July 9, 2026, DJI launched its first vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone, the DJI EV50. During a scientific expedition on Mount Everest’s north slope, the EV50 reached a maximum altitude of 8,861 meters, successfully collecting atmospheric data in extreme conditions (low pressure, cold, and wind). This marked the first detailed observation of tropospheric pollutants at such heights, overcoming limitations of traditional rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.​

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Capabilities:
  • EV50 Capabilities: Achieved a max continuous climb of 3,730 meters. Praised by Peking University researchers for its stability, payload capacity, and range in high-altitude atmospheric detection.​
  • South Slope Logistics (FC100 Drones): Transported over 10 tons of supplies this season, including ~2,300 oxygen cylinders and removal of ~3,000 kg of waste. Reduced multi-hour guide trips to ~8 minutes per drone flight.​
  • Glacier Mapping (M4E Drone): Created a centimeter-level 3D map of the Khumbu Glacier’s core area (>3 sq km) in just 3.5 hours, aiding Sherpas in route planning and safety.​
  • Operational Evolution: DJI’s Everest involvement has progressed from basic flight tests (2009) to summit photography, and now to routine logistics, surveying, and scientific research (2024–2026).​
  • Broader Impact: Technologies tested on Everest (flight control, cryogenic batteries, power systems) are being applied to mountainous regions, islands, and emergency rescue scenarios.​
DJI emphasizes that Mount Everest serves as a critical testing ground, with each advancement grounded in real-world operational needs.​

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Weichai Power Launches World's First China VI-Compliant Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Engine.​


Weichai Power has certified the world’s first heavy-duty hydrogen internal combustion engine to China’s China VI emission standard, following testing at a state-certified automotive test centre in Tianjin. The WP15 was evaluated across a full operating cycle including cold start, high-speed full-load and transient variable load conditions.

The WP15 adopts a hydrogen direct-injection, spark-ignited architecture with a 14.6-litre displacement, producing 447 kW (600 horsepower) and 2,800 N•m of torque. Maximum brake thermal efficiency reaches 46.8%. Weichai says the combination delivers strong power output and low fuel consumption while eliminating direct carbon emissions across the engine’s full operating range.

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Target applications include long-haul trucks, mining dump trucks, port equipment, steel mill vehicles and large hydrogen power generators. The architecture is designed to replicate the load capacity and range of diesel equivalents in sectors where battery-electric solutions face weight and range constraints.

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For their excellent works on quantum research and applications, Prof. Pan Jianwei and his teammates won the Third Edition of the Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences from UNESCO and 2026 IEEE Photonics Society Quantum Electronics Award.

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