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202511/19Global Integrated Die-Casting Wave: Tiangong International Leads High-End Manufacturing with Near-Net-Shape Forming Technology2025-11-19Global Integrated Die-Casting Wave: Tiangong International Leads High-End Manufacturing with Near-Net-Shape Forming TechnologyAgainst the backdrop of rapid global development in the new energy vehicle and smart equipment industries, integrated die-casting, recognized as a “disruptive manufacturing process,” is becoming a key technological frontier that will shape future competitive landscapes. Internationally, Tesla has pioneered the mass production of large integrated die-cast vehicle bodies in North America, while several premium European automotive brands are advancing the development of lightweight structural components. Domestically, CATL and leading automakers have jointly launched “CTC Structure + Integrated Die-Casting” projects, with the industry chain focusing on breakthroughs in critical mold materials and near-net-shape forming technologies. This reflects a systematic industrial layout marked by billions in capital investment and a market potential worth hundreds of billions. Riding the wave of accelerated global technological transformation, Tiangong International leverages over four decades of expertise in metallurgical technology to comprehensively develop its core product line of “near-net-shape formed components with integrated cooling channels.” The company has pioneered the implementation and mass production of this technology. Its series of products, including sprue bushings, cylinders, and sleeves, have been adopted by several renowned automotive component suppliers and vehicle manufacturers. At cooperative mold production sites, the sprue bushings have exceeded 10,000 cycles, demonstrating stable and reliable performance and fostering long-term partnerships across multiple orders. Tiangong has also engaged in collaborative R&D projects with companies such as LK Machinery and SCIVEDA, laying a solid foundation for future large-scale production. Breakthrough in Four Core Components, Driving Comprehensive Improvement in Mold System Performance. Tiangong International has achieved significant breakthroughs in core component technologies: Sprue Bushings: Utilizing high-density powder materials and optimized integrated cooling channel designs, these bushings maintain long-term stability under the impact of high-temperature, high-speed molten metal, significantly enhancing casting quality. Plungers: Through hot isostatic pressing (HIP) near-net-shape forming, wear resistance and thermal fatigue resistance are comprehensively upgraded, meeting the high-pressure, high-frequency die-casting demands of new energy vehicles. Cylinders: Featuring high internal precision and smooth surfaces, they ensure uniform and stable molten metal flow, reducing defect formation. Spreader Cones: Structural optimization and enhanced material performance enable even distribution of molten metal, minimizing air entrapment and localized solidification while improving casting density. These overall performance enhancements not only help customers boost production efficiency and reduce costs but also significantly improve product consistency and yield rates, setting a benchmark for China’s high-end die-casting industry. Market Enters a Phase of Rapid Growth, Positioning in a Trillion-Yuan Future Segment. As integrated die-casting expands rapidly, demand for high-performance mold core components such as sprue bushings, plungers, cylinders, sleeves, and spreader cones is surging. Industry projections indicate that over the next five years, the market for high-performance near-net-shape components will approach the “Trillion-Yuan” scale. Enterprises with capabilities in material development and system integration will emerge as key players in the new industry chain. With its established technological systems, material advantages, and industry validation, Tiangong International is poised to capture a significant share in this emerging segment. Tiangong International will continue to focus on advancing powder metallurgy materials and near-net-shape forming technologies for complex structural components. The company aims to drive the localization and high-end development of materials, achieving self-reliance in core components for high-end equipment manufacturing. Additionally, Tiangong will strengthen collaboration with leading domestic and international die-casting enterprises and vehicle manufacturers to promote the broader application of high-performance mold core components in cutting-edge fields such as new energy vehicles and smart equipment, supporting the continued rise of “Made with Chinese Intelligence.”...Learn more
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202511/04Tiangong Aihe Central Laboratory Successfully Obtains CNAS National Accreditation2025-11-04Tiangong Aihe Central Laboratory Successfully Obtains CNAS National Accreditation Recently, the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) officially granted national accreditation to the Central Laboratory of Jiangsu Tiangong Aihe Technology Co., Ltd. (Tiangong Aihe Central Laboratory), with the accreditation registration number CNAS L24384. This achievement signifies that Tiangong Aihe has fully met national and international standards in laboratory management system construction, technical capabilities, and testing proficiency, demonstrating its ability to issue authoritative, accurate, and internationally recognized test data.Rigorous Evaluation, Demonstrated Competence According to the Notification of Accreditation Decision issued by CNAS, the assessment team conducted a comprehensive review of the laboratory through document review, on-site inspections, proficiency testing, and other systematic evaluations. The review covered personnel qualifications, equipment capabilities, management system operations, and the applicability of testing methods. Tiangong Aihe Central Laboratory successfully passed all audit stages and has been formally incorporated into the CNAS national accreditation system.International Mutual Recognition, Enhanced Credibility of Data CNAS is China's most authoritative laboratory accreditation body, representing the highest level of national laboratory accreditation in the country. Its accreditation results are globally recognized through the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). This accreditation means that the test results from Tiangong Aihe Central Laboratory are highly credible domestically and are recognized in over 80 ILAC mutual recognition member countries and regions worldwide. This will help reduce duplicate testing and technical trade barriers for the company's products in the international market, providing stronger technical endorsement for Tiangong's material products in global applications.Empowering the Quality System, Serving Industry Development Tiangong Aihe Central Laboratory has always played a critical role in new material research and development, quality monitoring, and technical validation for the company. This CNAS accreditation will further enhance the company's overall quality control and technical evaluation capabilities, providing reliable support for accelerating the industrialization of new material innovations. It will also enable the laboratory to offer professional third-party testing services to the industry and external clients, promoting higher standards in the industry's testing technology and system.A New Starting Point, Advancing Toward Higher Capabilities Tiangong Aihe will take this accreditation as a new starting point to continuously strengthen its testing capabilities, deepen talent development and technical research, optimize the laboratory management system, and enhance its professional influence in high-end material testing and quality assessment. Upholding the quality policy of "Scientific, Rigorous, Impartial, and Accurate," it will provide solid technical support for the company's high-end, differentiated, and internationalization strategies, contributing to the goal of building a globally leading new materials technology enterprise. ...Learn more
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202510/28"Tiangong Character & Co-explore the Future" Salon Successfully Held Discussing New Opportunities in the New Materials Industry, Exploring a Future of Collaborative Innovation2025-10-28"Tiangong Character & Co-explore the Future" Salon Successfully HeldDiscussing New Opportunities in the New Materials Industry, Exploring a Future of Collaborative InnovationOn October 25, the salon themed "Tiangong Character & Co-explore the Future" was successfully held at Jiangsu Tiangong Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Tiangong" or "the Company"). Experts, scholars, and industry representatives from enterprises, universities, and research institutions gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on the development trends, technological innovation, and application prospects of the new materials industry. Jiang Rongjun, General Manager of Tiangong, delivered a welcome speech at the event. Dr. Long Haiming, General Manager of Tiangong's subsidiary Jiangsu Tiangong Titanium Crystal New Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Tiangong Titanium Crystal"), attended the meeting, while Hu Yuhua, Vice Chairman of Tiangong Titanium Crystal, presided over the event. Key department heads of Tiangong also participated in the meeting.Jiang Rongjun, General Manager of Tiangong Technology, extended a warm welcome to all the guests. He reviewed Tiangong's innovative journey, starting with the production of twist drills in 1981 and gradually expanding into high-speed steel, mold steel, titanium alloys, and powder metallurgy. He pointed out that Tiangong has consistently adhered to the "steel-titanium synergy" development strategy, officially entering the titanium alloy industry in 2010. Since 2021, the company has collaborated with globally leading 3C manufacturers to introduce titanium products into the international high-end market. In May 2025, Tiangong Technology successfully listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange, marking another milestone in the company's growth.Jiang Rongjun emphasized that Tiangong boasts a comprehensive industrial chain and advanced technical equipment, bringing together top-tier teams in technology R&D, market services, and production across tool steel, mold steel, and titanium alloys. The collaboration with Character New Materials will focus on the research, development, and application of titanium powder, jointly exploring the high-end titanium materials sector. Through this salon, he expressed hopes to further deepen exchanges, expand cooperation, and foster mutual success in the industry.Subsequently, the guests visited Tiangong's exhibition hall, provincial-level testing center, and production workshops, and conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing "Annual 3,000-Ton High-End Titanium and Titanium Alloy Rod and Wire Production Line Project." At the site, Zhang Peng, Technical Director of Tiangong Technology, introduced the project's investment plan and construction progress. The guests unanimously acknowledged Tiangong Technology's strong capabilities in equipment manufacturing, industrial layout, and innovation, expressing confidence in the company's future development.(Tiangong Technology Technical Director Zhang Peng introduces material performance to guests)During the afternoon thematic session, Dr. Long Haiming, General Manager of Tiangong Titanium Crystal, presented the latest progress in the company's product system, industrial layout, certifications, testing equipment, and market applications. Professor Liu Shilong, Associate Researcher at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU), delivered a thematic report titled "Innovative Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Die-Casting Molds." His clear explanations and vivid case studies were met with enthusiastic applause, broadening the technical perspectives of the attendees.(Dr. Long Haiming, General Manager of Tiangong Titanium Crystal, delivers a report to the participants)In his concluding remarks, Vice Chairman Hu Yuhua stated, "Today's salon has enabled efficient alignment of corporate practices, academic research, and industry needs on a unified platform, fully demonstrating the power of collaborative innovation across 'industry, academia, research, and application.' We hope that the insights and inspirations from today will translate into tangible actions for future cooperation, jointly driving the high-quality development of the new materials industry."The event concluded in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The guests expressed that the salon not only provided an in-depth understanding of Tiangong's technical strengths and industrial layout but also identified new directions for future cooperation and shared development. As one participant remarked, "Tiangong possesses not only technology but also vision. Such a partner is trustworthy and worthy of anticipation." ...Learn more
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202510/27Tiangong International Honored as "National High-Quality Tool and Mold Steel Manufacturer (2024-2025)"2025-10-27Tiangong International Honored as "National High-Quality Tool and Mold Steel Manufacturer (2024-2025)" Recently, the list of "National High-Quality Tool and Mold Steel Manufacturers (2024-2025)" organized by Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Co., Ltd. was officially released. Tiangong International Limited has been successfully included in this authoritative list, recognizing its exceptional quality, leading technology, and significant market influence in the field of tool and mold steel.The judging committee highly praised Tiangong International's achievements in material research and development, process innovation, and intelligent manufacturing. In particular, the company's independently developed high-performance tool and mold steel products have been widely applied in key industries such as automotive and equipment manufacturing, demonstrating its strong technical capabilities and stable product reputation, earning unanimous recognition from industry experts and customers alike.This honor not only fully affirms Tiangong International's long-term commitment to its "high-end, differentiated, and internationalized" development strategy but will also further enhance the company's brand influence. It will accelerate Tiangong International's pace of international expansion and continue to lead the high-quality development of China's tool and mold steel industry. ...Learn more
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202510/27Tiangong Aihe Wins Asia Powder Metallurgy Innovation Award2025-10-27Tiangong Aihe Wins Asia Powder Metallurgy Innovation Award Recently, the National Powder Metallurgy Academic Conference and the 7th Asia Powder Metallurgy International Conference (APMA2025) were grandly held in Qingdao, Shandong. As the highest-level international event in the field of powder metallurgy in Asia, the conference brought together renowned experts, research institutions, and leading enterprises from around the world to explore cutting-edge technologies and new trends in the industrial application of powder metallurgy.The selection process focused on enterprises and teams that have achieved significant innovative results in new powder metallurgy materials, processes, and intelligent manufacturing. Jiangsu Tiangong Aihe Technology Co., Ltd., with its technological breakthroughs and industrialization achievements in the "Integrated Large Mold with Built-In Cooling Channels Powder Metallurgy Key Components Project," was honored with the "Powder Metallurgy Innovation Award." Concurrently, Dr. Yu Yang, Chief Scientist, was awarded the "Powder Metallurgy Outstanding Contribution Individual Award." These accolades fully reflect Tiangong International’s technological innovation capabilities and industry influence in the powder metallurgy sector, earning unanimous recognition within the industry.Tiangong Aihe is a core subsidiary of Tiangong International, dedicated to the research, development, and application of high-end powder metallurgy materials. It has long focused on high-speed steel, mold steel, additive manufacturing, and related fields. In recent years, the company has consistently increased its investment in research and development, leveraging a comprehensive innovation system to establish a full-process framework covering powder preparation, material design, microstructure control, and application validation. Its advancements in purity control, structural uniformity, and performance stability of powder metallurgy materials have reached internationally advanced levels.During the conference’s thematic report session, Dr. Yu Yang delivered an academic presentation titled "Application of New Powder Metallurgy Materials in Integrated Die-Casting Molds for Automotive Chassis." He systematically introduced Tiangong’s key breakthroughs in new materials for integrated large molds and near-net-shape forming technology for built-in cooling channels. By optimizing material composition, controlling forming processes, and enhancing heat treatment precision, this technology enables the integrated manufacturing of complex conformal cooling channels. It addresses critical technical bottlenecks such as high-temperature strength, thermal fatigue resistance, and thermal conductivity efficiency, significantly improving mold cooling efficiency and service life while reducing energy consumption and promoting green manufacturing. The widespread application of this achievement has effectively enhanced the self-reliance and control of China’s high-end mold steel industry, supporting the overall advancement of Chinese manufacturing toward lightweight, high-strength, and high-precision development. Currently, this innovative technology has not only achieved breakthroughs in the laboratory but has also been successfully implemented in industrial applications, undergoing validation in several leading new energy vehicle and die-casting enterprises.Conference experts unanimously agreed that Tiangong Aihe’s innovations in powder metallurgy large mold materials and near-net-shape forming technology have successfully addressed the "bottleneck" challenges in high-end die-casting molds. These advancements provide high-performance, sustainable material solutions for fields such as integrated die-casting in new energy vehicles and lightweight structural component manufacturing in aerospace.Dr. Yu Yang, Chief Scientist, stated: "This award not only recognizes Tiangong’s technological innovation but also serves as new proof of China’s high-end manufacturing materials on the international stage. In the future, Tiangong will continue to promote the deep integration of powder metallurgy technology with intelligent and green manufacturing, accelerate the industrialization of innovative achievements, and provide higher-quality Chinese solutions for global high-end equipment manufacturing." This award signifies Tiangong International’s renewed ascent to the forefront of the global powder metallurgy technology competition. ...Learn more
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202510/20Reaching the Frontier of the Market! Board Chairman Visits Geely's Zeekr Meishan Plant, Collaborating to Lay a New Foundation for Mega-Casting Technology2025-10-20Reaching the Frontier of the Market! Board Chairman Visits Geely's Zeekr Meishan Plant, Collaborating to Lay a New Foundation for Mega-Casting Technology On October 17, Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of the company, along with a senior technical team, visited the Zeekr Meishan Plant under Geely Automobile Group in Ningbo, Zhejiang, where they were warmly received by the plant's leadership. This visit marks the official launch of an in-depth integration of cutting-edge materials and technologies between two globally leading Chinese enterprises—one in tool and mold steel materials and the other in vehicle manufacturing—in the revolutionary field of "mega-casting." The collaboration aims to jointly overcome industry manufacturing bottlenecks and drive independent breakthroughs in critical manufacturing technologies for China's automotive industry. As a pioneer and authority in China's powder steel sector, the company has established comprehensive integrated capabilities spanning R&D, production, sales, and service. Its profound technological expertise and industry foresight gained national recognition in 2024 when it was appointed as the lead unit for the national key R&D project, "Research and Application of Key Technologies for Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing of New Die-Casting Mold Steel." This project directly addresses industry pain points related to the performance and lifespan of high-end die-casting molds, aiming to develop superior die-casting mold steel materials through advanced powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing technologies. Geely Automobile, a leader in China's automotive industry, not only possesses world-class vehicle manufacturing and supply chain systems but also demonstrates strong independent R&D capabilities and a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio in cutting-edge fields such as new energy and intelligent driving. Its Zeekr brand serves as a strategic benchmark for Geely's entry into the high-end intelligent electric vehicle market. The Zeekr Meishan Plant, as a key advanced manufacturing base, extensively employs the industry-leading "mega-casting" process to produce large chassis structural components and body parts for new energy vehicles. This process significantly reduces the number of parts, simplifies manufacturing, reduces vehicle weight, and enhances structural strength. However, it imposes stricter requirements on the performance of die-casting mold materials, particularly in terms of thermal stability and reliability under extreme operating conditions. This meeting precisely aligns the company's cutting-edge material technologies in powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing with Geely's urgent needs in mega-casting manufacturing. During the visit, the technical teams from both sides engaged in in-depth and practical discussions across three key areas: 1. Customized Material Development to Address Industry Challenges: To tackle common industry issues such as thermal fatigue cracks, erosion wear, and reduced high-temperature strength in molds caused by prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and rapid thermal cycling during the casting of large structural parts at the Zeekr plant, the company will leverage its powder metallurgy expertise to develop a new generation of high-performance die-casting mold steel tailored for Geely. The target material aims to achieve higher thermal stability, superior thermal conductivity, stronger resistance to temper softening, and a lifespan several times that of traditional materials. This will directly help Geely improve yield rates and efficiency in die-casting production while significantly reducing overall costs associated with frequent mold replacement and maintenance. 2. Empowering with Additive Manufacturing Technology to Maximize Mold Value: The company will apply relevant achievements from the national key R&D project to the manufacturing and remanufacturing of Geely's molds. For molds with complex internal structures, such as those with conformal cooling channels (e.g., barrels and nozzles), which directly affect cooling efficiency and die-casting cycle times, the company will enable integrated rapid prototyping to optimize cooling effects and shorten production cycles. Additionally, for expensive in-service molds that suffer localized damage (e.g., cracks or erosion pits), the company's leading laser cladding and other additive repair technologies can perform precise "minimally invasive surgery" and functional restoration, replacing entire molds with repairs. This will save Geely significant procurement costs, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency. 3. Full-Lifecycle Technical Services and Joint Response Mechanisms: The company commits to providing Geely with comprehensive and forward-looking technical support, covering material selection recommendations in the early stages, technical guidance for mold material applications during production, and failure analysis and integrated solutions post-production. The two sides will establish a joint technical working group to collaboratively address various challenges during product development and mass production, ensuring sustained and effective cooperation. During a visit to the highly automated and intelligent die-casting workshop at the Zeekr Meishan Plant, the company's team observed the operation of large die-casting equipment. Both sides agreed that this collaboration goes beyond a simple buyer-supplier relationship, representing a deep "handshake" between cutting-edge material science and advanced manufacturing processes at the upstream end of the industrial chain. It not only serves as a benchmark for the company to industrialize the achievements of national R&D projects but also represents a key strategic move for Geely to strengthen supply chain resilience and pursue extreme efficiency and quality in core manufacturing processes. Looking ahead, through this powerful meeting, the company's cutting-edge advantages in powder metallurgy materials will translate into tangible outcomes for Geely in "reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality" in high-end manufacturing. Both sides expressed their commitment to using this meeting as a new starting point to continuously explore the limitless possibilities of material and process innovation, working together to advance China's automotive industry toward greater independent control and global leadership in critical manufacturing technologies and new material applications....Learn more
