光启技术刘若鹏：超材料是一场材料革命

Core Insights - Liu Ruopeng, Chairman of Guangqi Technology, delivered a speech on the development and future trends of the global aerospace equipment industry, highlighting China's leap in metamaterials technology from "zero start" to "global leader" [1] Industry Overview - Metamaterials are described as a "gene editing" technology in the materials field, representing a material revolution that enables complex functional structure design, manufacturing, and mass production for the next generation of aerospace equipment [3] - These materials exhibit extraordinary properties across electromagnetic, acoustic, and mechanical fields, providing lightweight and high-strength characteristics, as well as functionalities like electromagnetic modulation in specific environments [3] Company Positioning - Guangqi Technology is the first and only company in China to achieve large-scale production of metamaterials across the entire industry chain, positioning itself as a core system supplier for the new generation of aerospace equipment [5] - The company has achieved a 44% reduction in overall costs compared to five years ago, with product prices 30% to 50% lower than industry standards [5] Research and Development - China holds a significant position in the global metamaterials research landscape, with its high-impact research papers accounting for a substantial portion of global output [4] - Guangqi Technology has filed over 6,000 patent applications, with more than 4,000 granted, making it the global leader in metamaterials patents [4] Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding its production capacity, with the Zhuzhou 905 base expected to achieve large-scale production by October 2025, and the Tianjin 906 base set to commence operations by November 2025 [5] - Guangqi Technology has established a comprehensive industrial ecosystem by integrating 1 core headquarters, 5 innovation bases, and 8 specialized subsidiaries, along with a network of 1,919 upstream and downstream enterprises [5]