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Financing Information - Wuhan New Weiqi Technology Co., Ltd. has recently completed its first round of financing amounting to several tens of millions of yuan, primarily from the National Industrial Mother Machine Fund [1] - The funds will be used to enhance the heavy production capacity of ultra-large servo direct-drive electric screw presses and support R&D efforts, aiming to break existing capacity bottlenecks for the delivery of equipment exceeding 10,000 tons [1] Company Overview - Established in 1993, originally as a university-run enterprise of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, the company achieved industrialization in 2010 [1] - Headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, the company specializes in servo direct-drive CNC electric screw presses and offers a complete range of precision forging equipment along with integrated solutions [1] - The company has developed proprietary ultra-large permanent magnet synchronous motor direct-drive technology, achieving international leading levels in precision, energy efficiency, and equipment stability [1] Product Applications - The company's products are widely used in the manufacturing of high-end forgings such as aircraft engine blades, gas turbine blades, and automotive steering knuckles, serving over 600 clients including domestic and international companies [3] - The company has expanded into overseas markets including Europe, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia, contributing to the localization of aerospace and new energy vehicle sectors [3] Market Potential - The forging industry is fundamental to high-end manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, new energy vehicles, and engineering machinery [4] - According to the China Forging Association, the total output of China's forging industry is expected to reach 13.793 million tons in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest producer and consumer of forgings [4] Company Performance - The company has maintained over 10% growth in recent years, having served more than 600 clients and delivered over 1,900 machines and nearly 200 automated production lines [5] - As a standard setter in the industry, the company has led the formulation of the first group standard for electric screw presses in China and holds over 70 patents [5] Team Background - Founded by Huang Shuhai, former president of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, the company has a strong technical foundation from the university's key laboratory in material forming and mold technology [6] - The chairman and general manager, Feng Yi, has been focused on core technology development since his master's and doctoral studies, leading the company's industrial transformation and operations since 2010 [6] Technological Advancements - The company's technological breakthrough lies in its self-developed motor technology, which eliminates reliance on suppliers like Siemens, allowing for continuous increases in equipment tonnage [7] - The company has delivered the world's largest 6,300-ton servo direct-drive CNC electric screw press and plans to deliver a 10,000-ton model next year [7] International Strategy - The company employs a dual outbound strategy, focusing on emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia while also successfully entering traditional industrial powerhouses such as Europe and Japan [8] - The company’s equipment offers advantages in cost-effectiveness and delivery speed, addressing challenges faced by overseas enterprises [8] Future Development Plans - The company is developing an AI intelligent system named "iMetal" for forging processes, aiming to digitize and smarten its accumulated process experience [9] - This initiative represents a shift from being merely a equipment provider to becoming a manufacturing service provider, which is seen as the core value for future industrial mother machine enterprises [9]