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Another company to watch out for in the machine tools space is Inovance considering that they are already very competitive in factory automation and are gaining market share in servo systems and PLC from Japanese companies and Siemens (add to that a huge sales network). Now they are releasing the whole stack that makes metal cutting CNC machines tick: 5-axis capable CNC controller (vs Siemens/FANUC), linear guide rails and ball screws (THK/IKO), pneumatic actuators (SMC/Festo), servos and spindle motors (again FANUC is dominant here).
They could have hidden it, even if it is private project.
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The world’s largest high-capacity production facility for high-purity (99.7%) boron-10 isotope, which is used as anti-cancer nuclear medicine, among other applications:
World's largest superconducting magnet completed in China
Two key superconducting magnets for a fusion reactor, developed under one the nation's "artificial sun" projects, have successfully passed rigorous development approval and full-parameter testing, achieving 100% domestic production. which has officially become the largest of its kind ever constructed for a fusion device.
It measures 21 meters in length, 12 meters in width and 3.3 meters in height, with a total weight of 582 tonnes. By comparison, it is 1.3 times the volume of the ITER TF magnets and stores three times more energy.
The toroidal field magnet is a critical component of a tokamak fusion reactor, responsible for generating the powerful magnetic fields that confine plasma heated to over 100 million degrees Celsius.
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Another major milestone: Three world-class, high-performance carbon fiber production lines commence operation simultaneously.
June 28 | According to CCTV and China National Building Material Group (CNBM), three world-class high-performance carbon fiber production lines have simultaneously commenced operation at Zhongfu Shenying’s Lianyungang base. These lines cover the three mainstream carbon fiber categories: general-purpose, high-strength, and high-modulus. This marks a significant milestone in the high-quality development of China’s carbon fiber industry. The three benchmark production lines—the largest of their kind globally—each possess unique core advantages: a 5,000-ton annual capacity large-tow carbon fiber line that utilizes pioneering dry-jet wet-spinning technology to upgrade wind-power-specific products, effectively reducing costs and significantly boosting large-scale manufacturing capabilities; the world’s first 4-meter-wide, thousand-ton-scale T1100-grade line, which achieves a massive leap in production capacity and is fully suited for demanding high-end applications such as aerospace and low-altitude aircraft; and a 600-ton annual capacity high-modulus carbon fiber line that empowers sectors such as high-end equipment manufacturing and 3C electronics. The simultaneous launch of these three top-tier global production lines addresses the domestic shortage of large-scale high-end carbon fiber capacity, helping the industry move beyond commoditized, scale-based competition and transition toward high-end, technology-driven development.
June 28 | According to CCTV and China National Building Material Group (CNBM), three world-class high-performance carbon fiber production lines have simultaneously commenced operation at Zhongfu Shenying’s Lianyungang base. These lines cover the three mainstream carbon fiber categories: general-purpose, high-strength, and high-modulus. This marks a significant milestone in the high-quality development of China’s carbon fiber industry. The three benchmark production lines—the largest of their kind globally—each possess unique core advantages: a 5,000-ton annual capacity large-tow carbon fiber line that utilizes pioneering dry-jet wet-spinning technology to upgrade wind-power-specific products, effectively reducing costs and significantly boosting large-scale manufacturing capabilities; the world’s first 4-meter-wide, thousand-ton-scale T1100-grade line, which achieves a massive leap in production capacity and is fully suited for demanding high-end applications such as aerospace and low-altitude aircraft; and a 600-ton annual capacity high-modulus carbon fiber line that empowers sectors such as high-end equipment manufacturing and 3C electronics. The simultaneous launch of these three top-tier global production lines addresses the domestic shortage of large-scale high-end carbon fiber capacity, helping the industry move beyond commoditized, scale-based competition and transition toward high-end, technology-driven development.
Kingboard Holdings (00148) ignites and commissions 70,000-tonne electronic-grade fiberglass yarn production capacity.
Kingboard Holdings (00148.HK), a global leader in copper-clad laminates, commenced production—marked by the ignition of the furnace—at its electronic-grade fiberglass yarn facility in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, on June 26, 2026 (yesterday). This milestone was achieved three months ahead of schedule, once again demonstrating the "Kingboard Speed." The project's launch will help alleviate the current acute shortage of upstream raw materials within the printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain. Kingboard Holdings Chairman Cheung Kwok-wing stated: "The rapid development of high-end sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) has driven strong demand for related new materials. To meet the growing market for high-frequency, high-speed computing devices, the Group has strategically deployed multiple projects across Guangdong Province; construction on new and expanded facilities is proceeding at full speed, with several projects slated to come online between this year and next. Progress at the industrial park in Shaoguan—covering over 23 hectares—has been excellent. The 70,000-tonne annual capacity electronic fiberglass yarn project launched yesterday, while the adjacent project with an annual capacity of 108 million meters of electronic fiberglass cloth is set to officially commence production in the third quarter of this year."
Kingboard Holdings (00148.HK), a global leader in copper-clad laminates, commenced production—marked by the ignition of the furnace—at its electronic-grade fiberglass yarn facility in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, on June 26, 2026 (yesterday). This milestone was achieved three months ahead of schedule, once again demonstrating the "Kingboard Speed." The project's launch will help alleviate the current acute shortage of upstream raw materials within the printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain. Kingboard Holdings Chairman Cheung Kwok-wing stated: "The rapid development of high-end sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) has driven strong demand for related new materials. To meet the growing market for high-frequency, high-speed computing devices, the Group has strategically deployed multiple projects across Guangdong Province; construction on new and expanded facilities is proceeding at full speed, with several projects slated to come online between this year and next. Progress at the industrial park in Shaoguan—covering over 23 hectares—has been excellent. The 70,000-tonne annual capacity electronic fiberglass yarn project launched yesterday, while the adjacent project with an annual capacity of 108 million meters of electronic fiberglass cloth is set to officially commence production in the third quarter of this year."
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3D photothermal design unlocks 8.5-fold higher solar evaporation for desalination and crop irrigation
by Zhang Nannan,The global shortage of freshwater has become a critical challenge. Conventional water treatment relies heavily on fossil fuels and associated infrastructure, which can make it unsuitable for remote and harsh regions. In contrast, solar thermal evaporation is a promising alternative, but its application is limited by material performance and production constraints.
Now, researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Shenzhen University have developed a new three-dimensional (3D) photothermal structure that greatly improves solar evaporation efficiency.
The new structure tightly integrates polymer chains with hollow multishelled structures (HoMS), yielding a record evaporation rate of 38.14 kg m-2 h-1—a figure 8.5 times higher than rates previously reported for two-dimensional membrane systems.
The study was published in on June 21.
"The excellent photothermal conversion and water transport capacity deliver such outstanding evaporation performance," said Prof. Wang Dan, corresponding author of the study. He noted that the material's unique "nanoforest" microstructure maximizes sunlight capture and that the nanoconfinement effect decreases evaporation energy consumption by 45.7%.
The researchers used Hansen solubility parameter theory to tightly combine polyethylene terephthalate (PET) chains with HoMS. found no detectable particle detachment from the material after 30 days of continuous exposure. In addition, no active free radicals were detected when the material was exposed to light, suggesting good durability and reliability during long-term use.
Photovoltaic-photothermal seawater desalination equipment and irrigation test field. Credit: Yu Dan
The researchers further evaluated the technology under real-world conditions using a 0.75-m2 outdoor demonstration device. Operating under natural sunlight, the system produced 20.16 liters (5.33 gallons) of freshwater per day, with water quality meeting World Health Organization drinking water standards. This output is sufficient to satisfy the basic daily drinking needs of about 10 people.
In addition to producing freshwater, the desalinated water was successfully used to irrigate a 5-m2 experimental field. The system supported the full growth cycle of spinach, corn and Chinese cabbage. These results demonstrate the technology's potential for agricultural irrigation in water-scarce regions.
The new technology also shows promising economic potential. The researchers estimate that after two years of operation, the cost of water produced by this technology would be lower than that of commercial bottled water. If it proves capable of stable long-term performance, the new material may offer a practical solution for sustainable freshwater production in regions facing water shortages.