Core Viewpoint - Tian Gong International (00826) has been approved to join the Fusion High-End Metal Materials Research Joint Laboratory, which is expected to enhance its capabilities in powder metallurgy and expand its applications in controlled nuclear fusion [1][2]. Group 1: Joint Laboratory Agreement - The agreement with the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center Energy Research Institute is effective for five years starting from January 16, 2026 [1]. - The Energy Research Institute focuses on clean and efficient coal utilization, renewable energy, smart electricity, and magnetic confinement fusion [1]. Group 2: Research Focus and Objectives - Tian Gong Ai He will work on the large-scale manufacturing of powder metallurgy 304B7 high-boron steel and the development of new neutron shielding steel with boron equivalent >3.2wt% [2]. - The Energy Research Institute will provide design and usage requirements for fusion reactor materials, facilitating the application of these materials [2]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - The joint laboratory agreement is expected to help the company explore downstream applications in controlled nuclear fusion, enhance its powder metallurgy business, and improve production capacity utilization [2]. - This collaboration may also open up opportunities for the company in other high-tech fields [2].
天工国际(00826)附属签署聚变高端金属材料研发联合实验室协议 将协助开拓可控核聚变的下游应用领域