In a significant step towards enhancing smart manufacturing, China has launched a national innovation center dedicated to high-end equipment nondestructive testing (NDT) in Beijing. The center aims to advance intelligent inspection technologies, supporting the nation's push for cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities.
Operated under the State Administration for Market Regulation and supported primarily by the defense technology research and test center of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC), the innovation center focuses on disruptive technology research in high-end equipment NDT. According to People's Daily, the center seeks to create a collaborative platform that brings together industry, academia, and research institutions.
"With the rapid advancement of modern high-end equipment, such as aerospace products, nuclear power equipment, and large-scale bridge structures, the application of new materials, processes, and intelligent manufacturing has brought a series of monitoring and evaluation challenges," stated Li Hongmin, chairman of the innovation center and director of the CASIC defense technology research and test center.
Li added, "The innovation center will address gaps in these fields by developing advanced NDT technologies while enhancing their intelligence, informatization, and standardization."
Bringing together 46 leading institutions, including Xi'an Jiaotong University, Harbin Institute of Technology, and China Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute, the center forms a collaborative alliance aimed at driving technological breakthroughs and elevating industry standards. This initiative underscores China's commitment to advancing its manufacturing sector through technological innovation and strategic partnerships.
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China launches innovation hub for high-end equipment testing
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