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Core Insights - Wu Zhong Instrument Co., Ltd. has reported a significant increase in control valve orders, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 10%, driven by strong demand in nuclear power, energy storage, and high-value-added products [3][4]. Company Performance - The company has successfully developed over 60 new control valve products, with 24 recognized as national key new products, and has achieved nearly 600 patents [6]. - Wu Zhong Instrument invests about 4% of its annual revenue into R&D, averaging around 60 million yuan over the past three years [5]. Technological Advancements - The company has overcome more than 30 "bottleneck" technologies and has made significant breakthroughs in developing control valves for extreme conditions, including a deep-sea control valve capable of operating at depths of 1500 meters [4][6]. - The introduction of an AI system has improved production efficiency, reducing delivery times from 2 months to 40 days and increasing on-time delivery rates from 94% to 99.8% [11]. Talent Development - Wu Zhong Instrument has established a robust talent development system to attract and retain high-end talent, with 25% of its workforce in R&D and an average tenure of over 10 years for core technical team members [9][10]. - The company actively recognizes and rewards contributions from its researchers, enhancing motivation and retention [10]. Future Directions - The company plans to expand the application of artificial intelligence in its manufacturing processes to build a more comprehensive smart manufacturing system, aiming for significant achievements in this new arena [13].