Innovation is always the soul of a company's steady development | Tiangong International's 2025 Annual Science and Technology Innovation Work Summary and Commendation Conference was grandly heldOn December 22, Tiangong International grandly held its 2025 Annual Science and Technology Innovation Work Summary and Commendation Conference, attended by over 500 senior managers and key personnel from across the company. Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, attended the conference and delivered an important speech.The conference comprehensively reviewed Tiangong International's scientific and technological innovation achievements in 2025, clarified the strategic direction for innovation work in 2026, and presented awards to outstanding teams and individuals in recognition of their contributions throughout the year. Technical leaders from various business units delivered commitment statements regarding their innovation goals for the upcoming year.87 innovation achievements were showcased, and over one million yuan in rewards was awarded to honor frontline innovators.In 2025, Tiangong evaluated a total of 87 scientific and technological innovation projects spanning multiple areas, including process optimization, equipment retrofitting, new product development, and management enhancement. These initiatives effectively addressed production bottlenecks, improved efficiency and product quality, reduced costs, and enhanced safety standards, generating tens of millions of yuan in direct and indirect economic benefits throughout the year.At the conference, awards were presented to recognize these achievements: eight individuals received the Special Contribution Award for New Products and Technologies; outstanding and best technical teams were selected; and prizes—including Grand Prize, First, Second, and Third Prizes, as well as Encouragement Awards—were granted, with total rewards amounting to RMB 1.007 million.The conference also outlined a phased incentive mechanism for the "Open Competition Mechanism for Selecting the Best Candidates" in 2026, under which special awards will be granted for major innovation tasks such as nuclear fusion materials and provincial-ministerial co-led projects, aiming to consistently fuel innovation momentum through institutional measures.Treating innovation as its "lifeline"—the core code behind 45 years of development.In his speech, Zhu Xiaokun emphasized that innovation is not an optional choice but a mandatory requirement for Tiangong’s survival and development. He pointed out that Tiangong has thrived for 45 years—far exceeding the average lifespan of private enterprises—precisely because it has always treated innovation as the company’s “lifeline.” By consistently recognizing, rewarding, and tolerating failures in innovation, the company has fostered a shared mindset among managers and employees: to want to innovate, dare to innovate, be capable of innovating, and know how to innovate.Innovation is not the exclusive privilege of a few, but the fundamental responsibility of every Tiangong employee.“Innovation is a ‘marathon’—today’s achievements stem from strategic decisions made five years ago,” Zhu Xiaokun stated, emphasizing that innovation must adhere to long-termism. In recent years, Tiangong has leveraged its industrial-scale advantages in powder materials to solidify its position in the new energy vehicle sector, while also achieving breakthroughs in cutting-edge areas such as aerospace materials and fusion materials, and deeply engaging in material research and development for the robotics industry. These accomplishments are precisely the outcomes of forward-looking innovation strategies initiated five years ago. “Had we clung to tradition and halted innovation—in our industries, processes, or management—we would never have attained our current standing in the industry,” he added.Young people are the main force driving innovation at Tiangong.Zhu Xiaokun specifically addressed young employees, saying: “Young people are Tiangong’s most dynamic and promising force for innovation. The company is firmly committed to providing a platform, resources, and support for young talents who dare to think, are willing to work hard, and have the ability to deliver results. Failure is experience; success is value. Not trying—that is the greatest risk of all.”Management innovation, digitalization, and AI must be pursued with real commitment in 2026.The conference made it clear that innovation occurs not only in laboratories but must also take place in management. This year, the company achieved workforce optimization, improved quality, and reduced costs through management enhancements in roles such as maintenance and statistics—demonstrating conclusively that management itself is a high ground for innovation.Zhu Xiaokun emphasized: "We must take concrete action on inventory management—rigorous performance evaluations will be used to enforce accountability. Procurement and bidding processes must be fully standardized, open, and transparent. 2026 will be a pivotal year for digitalization and AI adoption; department heads must manage their work based on data-driven insights, and those who fail to act will be reassigned." Additionally, the company will establish the "Tiangong Digital Innovation Award" to drive a closed-loop approach to digital transformation.Setting off anew: only innovators advance, only innovators grow strong.Zhu Xiaokun concluded by stressing, “Today’s innovation conference is not an ending, but a new beginning. Only those who innovate move forward; only those who innovate grow strong; only those who innovate prevail.” Looking ahead, Tiangong will continue to break through challenges with innovation and enhance efficiency through reform—ensuring that every technological breakthrough and every management improvement becomes a solid step toward advancing the company to higher-end markets and onto the global stage.Innovation is happening now; innovation must be sustained; innovation belongs to every Tiangong employee....

Material Strength Upholds the Backbone of Manufacturing｜Tiangong International’s Eight High-End New Materials and Technologies Pass Authoritative Appraisal Adhering to innovation-driven development is a critical pathway for manufacturing enterprises to achieve high-quality leaps. On December 12, Tiangong International Limited held its 2025 New Products and Technologies Appraisal Meeting. An appraisal committee composed of authoritative experts from the Jiangsu Metallurgical Industry Association and several universities conducted a rigorous evaluation of Tiangong International’s latest high-end material technological achievements. The meeting was chaired by Chen Jianhua, President of the Jiangsu Metallurgical Industry Association, with Tiangong International President Zhu Zefeng and relevant company leaders from technology, market, and other departments in attendance.Gathering of Authoritative Experts to Witness Technological Breakthroughs In his opening remarks, Zhu Zefeng welcomed the leaders of the Jiangsu Metallurgical Industry Association and the appraisal experts, providing a systematic overview of Tiangong International’s development. He emphasized that Tiangong International is a specialized manufacturer of advanced foundational materials supported by national policies, with long-term expertise in high-speed tool steel, mold steel, titanium and titanium alloy materials, and cutting-edge powder metallurgy tool and mold steel. The company’s comprehensive strength ranks among the top in the global tool and mold steel industry. In 2019, Tiangong successfully built China’s first large-scale powder metallurgy production line for tool and mold steel, breaking international technological monopolies, filling the gap in domestic large-scale applications, and achieving import substitution for multiple high-end powder metallurgy materials. This solidified Tiangong’s technological leadership in the powder metallurgy field.Eight Achievements Unveiled, All Pass Appraisal The eight new products and technologies appraised closely align with national strategic demands for new materials, addressing key material bottlenecks in high-end manufacturing. They span powder metallurgy, high-performance mold steel, and high-end cutting materials. Young technical talents from Tiangong International’s technology department, including Zhang Pengcheng, Zou Han, and Wang Chen, delivered thematic presentations. The expert panel carefully reviewed technical documentation and conducted in-depth inquiries.The appraised achievements include:Mold steel for high-strength aluminum-magnesium alloy die-casting mold nozzle headsPowder metallurgy ultra-high-alloy high-speed steel micro-fine wires for aviation micro-drillsNew wear-resistant powder metallurgy ultra-thin tool high-speed steelHigh-performance high-cobalt powder cutting tool high-speed steelPowder metallurgy near-net-shape forming materials with built-in flow channelsNew powder metallurgy high-strength, high-nitrogen stainless steelHigh-glass-fiber plastic mold steelHigh-alloy, high-red-hardness powder high-speed steel Domestically Pioneering, Internationally Leading After comprehensive evaluation, all eight new products and technologies were approved by the expert panel. The experts unanimously agreed that the achievements are domestically pioneering and internationally leading, with significant breakthroughs in material design, powder metallurgy processes, and engineering applications. These accomplishments not only demonstrate Tiangong International’s systematic innovation capabilities in high-end new materials but will also strongly drive technological upgrades in the tool and mold steel industry.The above achievements hold broad application prospects in aerospace, new energy vehicles, humanoid robots, high-end equipment manufacturing, and other fields. They provide high-end material localization solutions for multiple industries, playing a vital role in breaking import dependence and ensuring supply chain security.Serving the Nation with Materials, Building Dreams with Innovation Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, stated that the company will continue to focus on major national strategic demands, steadfastly deepen its expertise in tool and mold steel and powder metallurgy, and accelerate breakthroughs in original high-end new material technologies. With “core material strength,” Tiangong will support Chinese manufacturing in advancing toward higher-end development. ...

Substantial Breakthrough Achieved in Nuclear Fusion-Related Technologies! Powder Material Testing Performance Meets Fusion Reactor Requirements—Tiangong International Board Chairman Zhu Xiaokun Visits Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences On December 10, Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, led the group’s technical team to the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as “the Institute”) in Hefei for a collaborative exchange. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on the research and development of special nuclear fusion materials, engineering pathways, and the establishment of joint laboratories.Li Jiangang, former Director of the Institute and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, attended the exchange activity. He highly acknowledged Tiangong International’s long-term commitment to advanced specialty steel and powder metallurgy. He noted that, as a private high-tech enterprise in China with full-process material manufacturing capabilities, Tiangong possesses the strength and potential to participate in major national nuclear fusion projects. He particularly commended Chairman Zhu Xiaokun, as a two-term National People’s Congress representative, for his dedication to leading the company in serving national strategic needs. During subsequent exchanges with the Institute’s technical staff, experts from the Institute expressed full recognition of the nuclear fusion material samples and self-tested performance data provided by Tiangong. They affirmed that Tiangong’s material systems and powder metallurgy technological reserves meet the key indicator requirements for nuclear fusion material research and development. Substantive breakthroughs in related technical bottlenecks are anticipated, with material performance capable of meeting fusion reactor usage standards and showing promising engineering application prospects in key fusion reactor components.Zhu Xiaokun stated that nuclear fusion materials represent a “strategic high ground” in future material science and technology and are a key focus of Tiangong International’s long-term strategy. Tiangong is willing to collaborate with the Institute on joint research in critical areas such as nuclear fusion structural materials and neutron-absorbing materials, actively explore the establishment of joint laboratories, and accelerate the transformation of scientific research achievements into engineering and industrial applications.This exchange not only deepened mutual technical trust in the field of nuclear fusion materials but also laid a solid foundation for future collaborative innovation in national strategic new materials. Tiangong International will continue to leverage material science and technological innovation to serve major national projects, actively expand into future energy sectors, and contribute “Tiangong Manufacturing” to accelerating the progress of China’s nuclear fusion endeavors. ...

Tiangong International Holds Powder Metallurgy Technology Seminar with "Steel and Rare Precious Metals Research Institute" of AECC Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials—Supporting Innovation in High-End Aviation Equipment Materials Recently, experts from the "Steel and Rare Precious Metals Research Institute" of AECC Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials visited Tiangong International for an in-depth exchange on the application of powder metallurgy technology in the field of high-end aviation equipment. Representatives from Tiangong International’s management and technology R&D team participated in the discussion, exploring frontier directions and cooperation opportunities in specialty steel materials.The visiting experts first toured Tiangong International’s powder metallurgy production line, gaining a systematic understanding of the company’s technical capabilities in powder preparation, microstructure uniformity control, material composition stability, and equipment configuration. Both sides discussed the key advantages and current bottlenecks of powder metallurgy technology, with a focus on its application prospects in the preparation of core component materials such as high-end aviation gear and bearing steel.During the exchange, both parties agreed that powder metallurgy technology holds significant potential in addressing challenges such as segregation control and insufficient performance consistency in traditional metallurgical processes. It is of great importance for enhancing the strength, toughness, and reliability of high-end equipment materials.This seminar further strengthened the technical interaction between Tiangong International and the "Steel and Rare Precious Metals Research Institute" of AECC Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials in the field of specialty steels, laying a solid foundation for joint efforts in ultra-high-strength powder steel and critical structural materials. In the future, Tiangong International will continue to leverage its R&D strengths in powder metallurgy and specialty steel materials, collaborating with top-tier research institutions to advance the localization of critical materials and provide stronger material support for China’s high-end manufacturing equipment in aerospace and other sectors. ...

Tiangong Aihe Awarded "China Good Technology" Honor丨Achieves Major Breakthrough in Domestic Materials with High Hardenability and High Toughness Die-Casting Mold Steel On November 26, 2025, the "China Good Technology" Conference and the 2024 "China Good Technology" Award Ceremony were held in Beijing. Jiangsu Tiangong Aihe Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Tiangong International Company Limited, was successfully included in the "China Good Technology" honor list for its original technological achievements and mature industrial capabilities in the field of high hardenability and high toughness die-casting mold steel. Zhang Pengcheng, Deputy Director of the Technology Department at Tiangong Aihe, accepted the "China Good Technology" award on-site and delivered a thematic presentation on behalf of the company, systematically showcasing the technological achievements and application value. This national recognition marks a significant breakthrough for Tiangong in the localization and substitution of high-end mold steel, signifying that the company's core material technology has reached domestically leading and internationally advanced levels.Original Technological Breakthrough: Key Material Properties Achieve Leapfrog Improvement Addressing the stringent demands of high-end die-casting molds for materials with high hardenability, high toughness, and high stability, Tiangong Aihe has achieved significant improvements in multiple key indicators through innovative composition system design combined with advanced smelting, remelting, forging, and thermal processing control technologies: Smelting cleanliness has further broken through international bottlenecks, with impurity content significantly reduced; Microstructural uniformity has markedly improved, enhancing material stability and machinability; Core indicators such as impact toughness, hardenability, and thermal fatigue resistance have achieved simultaneous leaps; Comprehensive performance fully aligns with internationally advanced products, stably reaching the level of imported materials.The breakthrough in this technology provides a solid guarantee for the localization of materials in China's high-end die-casting molds, demonstrating outstanding innovative value and significant industrial promotion significance.Industrial Maturity and Implementation: Established Stable Mass Production Capabilities with Large-Scale Supply Advantages The project has completed the full-cycle development from design and process validation to engineering application and has successfully passed national standard testing, reflecting a high level of maturity. Tiangong Aihe has established a standardized production line, achieving stable batch production with excellent consistency between batches and reliable performance of key properties. The annual production capacity has reached 2,000 tons, enabling large-scale market supply. Verified by authoritative testing institutions, the product's performance indicators fully meet the quality level of imported similar materials, exhibiting high hardness, high toughness, and excellent microstructural uniformity, positioning it as a leader in the industry.National Honor Boosts Independent Control of China's High-End Manufacturing Materials The "China Good Technology" honor is selected by a national authoritative platform, focusing on recognizing outstanding technological achievements with originality, innovation, and breakthrough significance. Tiangong Aihe's award is a high affirmation of the company's long-term commitment to independent innovation, overcoming critical material bottlenecks, and promoting high-quality industry development. This honor not only demonstrates Tiangong's independent R&D capabilities in the high-end mold steel field but also injects strong momentum for the company to enter broader high-end manufacturing application scenarios, accelerate the domestic substitution process, and drive industry technological upgrades.Looking Ahead: Driving Industrial Upgrading with Innovation, Supporting "Made in China" with Material Strength Tiangong Aihe stated that the company will continue to uphold the mission of "strengthening the nation through material technology," persist in combining material R&D, process breakthroughs, and industrialization, and continuously introduce more core products with international competitiveness. This will enhance the resilience and strength of the high-end equipment manufacturing industry chain.In the future, Tiangong will plan technological innovation to higher standards, serve global customers with higher quality, and take on greater responsibility to support China's transition from a "manufacturing powerhouse" to a "manufacturing leader." ...

Tiangong Tools New Materials Passes JIS Authoritative Certification, Forging International Competitiveness with Global Highest Standards Recently, Jiangsu Tiangong Tools New Materials Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Tiangong International Company Limited, successfully passed the rigorous audit conducted by the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) and officially obtained two certifications: "JIS G 4404 Alloy Tool Steel" and "JIS G 4403 High-Speed Tool Steel." This achievement signifies that Tiangong’s tool and mold steel products—spanning chemical composition, performance metrics, manufacturing processes, and quality management systems—are now fully aligned with the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), a top-tier standard system recognized in the international high-end manufacturing sector.JIS Certification: The "Ticket" to Global High-End Industrial Chains JIS certification is not only a critical entry requirement for the Japanese market but also a widely recognized quality benchmark in the international high-end manufacturing field. Its value is reflected in:High Global Recognition: Beyond Japan, regions such as Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America highly acknowledge JIS standards, making certified products more accessible to global high-end supply chains.Authoritative Endorsement of Quality and Reliability: JIS represents rigor, stability, and precision, serving as a key prerequisite for high-end equipment manufacturers when selecting suppliers.Driving Internal Management Upgrades: The certification process requires enterprises to elevate production control, system operations, and process traceability to international levels, promoting cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and lean operations.For Tiangong Tools, obtaining JIS certification is not just proof of product quality but also a significant milestone marking its entry into world-class manufacturing capabilities.Benchmarking Capabilities with International Standards: Tiangong Quality Gains Global Recognition The successful acquisition of JIS certification fully validates that Tiangong’s tool and mold steels meet the requirements of leading international manufacturers in key areas such as smelting purity, uniformity control, microstructural stability, and consistency in subsequent processes. This not only demonstrates Tiangong’s profound strength in material R&D, process mastery, and quality assurance systems but also reflects its solid competitiveness in the global high-end manufacturing arena.Over the past year, Tiangong has undertaken system optimization and process re-engineering to meet JIS certification requirements, embedding lean production, process stability, and source control into every step of operations. This has transformed the principle of "quality first" into a tangible organizational practice.Certification Is Not the End but a New Starting Point for Internationalization Strategy For Tiangong, obtaining JIS certification not only means its products have gained a "passport" to the Japanese market but also signifies stronger participation and influence in the global high-end manufacturing supply chain. Moving forward, Tiangong will deepen cooperation with high-end global clients, expand its international market share, and pursue more international authoritative standard certifications for its core products. Starting with JIS, Tiangong will comprehensively benchmark against the world's highest manufacturing standards, offering more stable, reliable, and competitive material solutions to global customers. It will also engage in deeper technological collaboration and value co-creation with leading enterprises worldwide. ...