The 22nd 2024 Composites Winding Technology Innovation and Application Forum and Zaoqiang Composites Industry Development Seminar Successfully Held

On September 20, The 22nd 2024 Composites Winding Technology Innovation and Application Forum and Zaoqiang Composites Industry Development Seminar was grandly held in Zaoqiang, Hebei. The event was guided by the China Composite Materials Industry Association, jointly hosted by the Winding Specialty Committee of the association and the Zaoqiang Economic Development Zone Management Committee, with co-hosting by the Zaoqiang Composite Materials Association and the Hebei Provincial Institute of Composite Materials Technology. The Hebei Province Silicate Society and the Hebei Composite Materials Association also provided support.

Zhao Junshan, Vice President of China Composites Industry Association, Zhang Chifeng, Governor of Zaoqiang County Government of Hebei Province, Liu Jinbiao, Director of Zaoqiang County People's Congress Standing Committee, Li Hongxing, Chairman of Zaoqiang County Political Consultative Conference, Wang Shibo, Standing Committee Member of Zaoqiang County Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor of Zaoqiang County, Zhu Jinchi, Vice Mayor of Zaoqiang County Government, Gao Guanghong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Zaoqiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee and Executive Vice Director of Zaoqiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee, Meng Yijie, Secretary General of the Association, Mr. Chen Jianzhong, Professor of Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Mr. Zhai Jiye, Secretary General of the Winding Specialized Committee/ Professor Chen Jianzhong of Wuhan University of Technology, Mr. Chen Bo, the invited advisor of the Association, and Mr. Zhai Jiye, the Secretary General of Unsaturated Polyester Resin Branch of China Synthetic Resin Association, and many other leaders and industry guests attended the event. Meanwhile, the event was supported by the sponsors of Inner Mongolia Heituyuan, Xingtai Zhonghong, Xinyang Science & Technology, Nantong Fangxin Chemical, Jinling Lilian Si, Shanghai Fuchen, Xinjiang Qiangzhou, Sichuan Jieshite and so on.

With the theme of "Stimulating Innovation Potential, Shaping New Dynamics of Development", the forum aims to gather industry wisdom, discuss industry development trends, promote technological innovation, promote the deep integration of the upstream and downstream industry chain, and inject momentum into the sustained development of the composites industry. A total of more than 220 professional participants were attracted by experts in the composites industry, head enterprises, upstream and downstream chain enterprises and representatives of key enterprises in Zaoqiang County.

Opening Ceremony and Morning Forum Moderator: Lu Hongping, Deputy Secretary General of China Composites Industry Association 

At the opening ceremony, Zaoqiang County Governor Zhang Chifeng made a welcome speech, he pointed out that Zaoqiang composites industry started in the 1960s, is one of the earliest counties in the country to introduce FRP production process. Now is the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee as a guide to scientific and technological innovation as the leader, to industrial upgrading as the main line, focusing on complementary chain extension chain, cultivate industry head enterprises, accelerate the high-quality development of composite materials industry. He said that Zaoqiang County will take this forum as an opportunity to focus on the high-quality development of the composite materials industry, fully utilize the wisdom of experts, promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industry, and further amplify the industrial advantages, and promote the composite materials industry to go far.

Zhao Junshan, vice president of China Composites Industry Association, pointed out in his speech that as an advanced composite material manufacturing technology, winding composites, with its high strength, high modulus, excellent fatigue resistance, and flexible design possibilities, show broad application potential and prospects in many fields such as aviation, aerospace, military industry, chemical industry, transportation and energy, etc. The forum set up a high-end exchange and interaction platform for experts and entrepreneurs. This forum has built a high-end communication and interaction platform for experts and entrepreneurs, which is of great significance to promote the prosperous development of China's composite material industry.

Report Title: Progress of Fiber-Wound Composite Pipe Technology at Home and Abroad

Expert: Mr. Chen Bo, Invited Advisor, China Composites Industry Association (CIAMA)

Mr. Chen Bo elaborated the progress of fiber-wound composite tube technology at home and abroad through detailed data and cases. In terms of process, it has developed from mechanical to numerical control, microcomputer control and robot winding, and the research focuses on multi-degree-of-freedom, continuous winding, high-speed and high-precision, etc. The control technology has also developed from mechanical to numerical control, microcomputer control and robot winding. The control technology also develops from mechanical to numerical control, microcomputer control and robot. Foreign technology started early and formed a complete industrial chain, while the domestic started late but developed rapidly. In the future, the country needs to strengthen technical R&D and innovation, improve the precision and stability of equipment, and promote the continuous development of winding and molding technology.

Report Title: "Three New Four Harmonizations" Leads the Innovative Development of Composite Material Winding Pipeline

Expert: Chen Jianzhong, Director of Winding Committee of China Composites Industry Association / Associate Professor of Wuhan University of Technology

In the report, Prof. Chen Jianzhong, with his profound professional knowledge and rich practical experience, deeply analyzed the challenges and problems encountered in the practical application of composite winding products. He also explained the "Three New Four Harmonizations" with practical cases at home and abroad, which provides valuable reference for the development of the industry and also shows us the prospect and potential of composite winding technology.

Report Title: National water network construction and urban renewal development and its pipe industry needs

Expert: Mr. Sun Qinxian, Chief Engineer of Shandong Longquan Pipe Industry Co.

In the report, Mr. Sun Qinxian, General Engineer of Longquan Pipe Industry Co., Ltd. interpreted the policy of national water network construction and urban renewal development and the demand for pipes, and the composite pipe has become the key development direction because of its lightweight, corrosion-resistant and other characteristics. Under the guidance of national policy, the development potential of the pipe in the composite material industry is huge, and the industry needs to increase R&D investment to promote the large-scale application of high-performance composite material pipe to adapt to the new needs of infrastructure construction and promote the green and sustainable development of the pipe industry.

Report Title: Application of FRP Composite Pipes in Municipal Industry

Report Expert: Chunsheng Dai, Professor of Beijing Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute Co.

Chunsheng Dai secretary general through the online mode in the report analyzes in detail the application of FRP composite pipe in the municipal industry. FRP composite pipe is widely promoted in the fields of municipal water supply and drainage, sewage treatment, gas transportation and so on with its advantages of corrosion resistance, high strength, convenient installation and low comprehensive cost. With the continuous progress of material technology, its application in the municipal industry has a broad prospect, and is expected to become the preferred material for future municipal engineering pipelines.

Report Title: Platform Digitization Empowering Small and Micro Enterprises - How Digitization Helps Solve Industry Volumes

Report Expert: Zhao Gang Minister of Enterprise Digitization Department, South Center of China Academy of Mechanical Sciences Research Group (CAMSRG)

In his report, Minister Zhao Gang discussed the role of digitization platforms in empowering MSMEs. Platform digitization has effectively improved the operational efficiency and market competitiveness of MSMEs by providing means of resource integration, market expansion, management optimization and data analysis. The report emphasized that, with the help of the digital platform, MSMEs can break through development bottlenecks, realize transformation and upgrading, and inject new vitality into China's economic development.

Afternoon Forum Moderator: Yang Fan, Deputy Director of Composites Winding Specialized Committee of China Composites Industry Association

Report Title: The Latest Progress of Regulations and National Standards for FRP Pipes and Vessels

Expert: Li Guoshu, Deputy Director of Standardization Committee and Winding Specialized Committee of China Composites Industry Association/ Chief Engineer of Jizhou Zhongyi Composites Co.

Mr. Li Guoshu, Chief Engineer of Jizhou Zhongyi Composites Co., Ltd. gave a comprehensive and in-depth explanation on the latest progress of national standards and regulations in the field of FRP pipes and vessels. He pinpointed the core points in standardization and the challenges in practical application, aiming to promote the industry's technological upgrading and product standardization. It is believed that everyone has realized the urgency of standardization work, and it is expected that colleagues in the industry will jointly devote themselves to the action of standardization construction and contribute to the sustainable development of FRP industry.

Report Title: Quality Unsaturated Polyester Resin is the Basic Guarantee for High-Performance Composite Pipes

Report expert: Zhai Jiye, Secretary General of China Synthetic Resin Association Unsaturated Polyester Resin Branch

In his report, Mr. Zhai Jiye, Secretary General of China Synthetic Resin Association, analyzed the unsaturated polyester resin industry in depth, and pointed out that the unsaturated polyester resin manufacturers and the FRP pipe industry constitute a "community of destiny" which is closely connected. With its excellent performance, unsaturated resin can not only ensure that the base material needs of FRP pipes are fully satisfied, but also provide solid support for the quality and stability of FRP pipes, thus jointly promoting the synergistic development and technological progress of the two industries. At the same time, the two associations will also work together to promote the sustainable and healthy development of the whole industry chain.

Report Title: Development and Utilization of Bamboo Winding Composites in China

Expert: Mr. Li Changcheng, Chairman of Qinyang Composites Research Institute Co.

In his report, Mr. Li gave a detailed overview of the current situation of bamboo composite materials. Responding to the national call of "replacing plastic with bamboo", bamboo composite materials have been widely promoted in construction, transportation, water conservancy and other fields due to their excellent mechanical properties, environmental advantages and cost efficiency. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in the market expansion and large-scale application of this material.

Report Title: Application of Fiber Winding Technology in Offshore Engineering Field

Expert: Li Hui, R&D Director of BGSY Composite Materials Co.

In the report, Mr. Li Hui precisely analyzed the current application status of fiber winding technology, the challenges encountered, and looked forward to its future development trend, which provides valuable insights and references for the technological innovation and industrial upgrading in the field of offshore engineering.

Report Title: Application of Fiber Winding Technology in Aerospace Field

Expert: Prof. Wu Weiping, Harbin FRP Research Institute Co.

Through the report, Prof. Wu Weiping elaborated the important application of fiber winding technology in aerospace industry, focusing on the analysis of the current status and future development trend of the application of fiber winding technology in aerospace field. With its high strength, light weight and excellent mechanical properties, fiber winding technology has played a key role in the manufacture of aircraft structural components, rocket engine casings, etc., which has significantly improved the performance and safety of aircraft.

Report Title: Diversified Application and Expansion of Basalt Continuous Fiber and Products

Expert: Zhou Lin, Deputy General Manager of Sichuan Pavoco Mineral Fiber Products Group Co.

Zhou Lin, deputy general manager of Pavoco Mineral Fiber Products Group Co., Ltd. comprehensively analyzed the diversified application and market expansion of basalt continuous fiber and its products through the report. The report outlines the performance characteristics of basalt fiber, production raw materials and process, and emphasizes the importance of basalt fiber as a new type of high-performance fiber material. The report also discusses the expansion of basalt continuous fiber and its products in the field of photovoltaic, new energy vehicles, hydrogen energy and other applications, as well as market prospects and development trends.

Report Title: FRP process pipe winding automated unmanned workshop and equipment technology research and development

Expert: Mr. Liu Zhijie, General Manager of Shijiazhuang Hi-Tech Zone Ryder Composite Material Equipment Co.

General Manager Liu Zhijie believes that with the continuous improvement of the living standard and the increasing labor cost, realizing the automated unmanned production of pipe and column winding has become an urgent need for the development of the industry. Through the research and development of efficient and intelligent unmanned workshop equipment technology, not only can reduce the production cost, improve the production efficiency, but also ensure the stability of product quality. Mr. Liu's report provides a technical path and practical reference for the automation and intelligent transformation and upgrading of FRP pipe industry.

During the forum, the carefully arranged exhibition area outside the venue became the focus of the industry, attracting many composite materials winding upstream and downstream brand enterprises have appeared to show their cutting-edge products and innovative technologies.

The exhibitors are all brand enterprises in the segmented field, covering Inner Mongolia Heituyuan New Material Co, Xingtai Zhonghong Rubber & Plastic Products Co, Xinyang Science & Technology Group Co, Ltd, Nantong Fangxin Chemical Co, Ltd, Jinling LiLianShi Resin Co, Ltd, Shanghai FuChen New Material Co, Ltd, Xinjiang QiangZhou Fiberglass Pipe Co, Ltd, Sichuan JiaShiTe Rubber Co. Zaoqiang Composites Association, Hebei Composites Industry Technology Research Institute, Hengrun Group Co.

The success of this forum not only highlights China's latest achievements in the field of composite winding process and technology, but also provides a clear development path for the transformation and upgrading of the industry. China Composites Industry Association will continue to uphold the mission of promoting the technological innovation and market expansion of the industry, and helping China to scale new heights in the global competition of new materials industry. The Association sincerely invites all guests to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association to be held from November 27 to 29 in the beautiful Mianyang, Sichuan Province. At that time, industry elites will gather again to discuss the cutting-edge technology and development trend of new material field and share more exciting moments. Let's meet in Mianyang, Sichuan Province, to meet a more brilliant future. See you there!