新华财经｜从“一颗牙”到“一座谷”——无锡惠山打造“长三角牙谷”观察

Core Insights - The article highlights the rapid growth of the invisible orthodontics brand "Times Angel" from Wuxi, which has become a leader in the global market, supported by a robust industrial cluster in the Huishan Economic and Technological Development Zone [1][2] Group 1: Industry Development - The Huishan Life Science Industrial Park, established in 2009, focused on the niche market of "digital orthodontics" rather than following the mainstream path, leading to the introduction of Times Angel as a key enterprise [2] - The park has attracted over 30 oral health-related companies, creating a complete industrial chain covering orthodontics, implants, restorations, materials, equipment, and services, forming the only full-chain dental industry cluster in the Yangtze River Delta [2][5] Group 2: Innovation and Collaboration - Continuous innovation is driven by a collaborative ecosystem that connects clinical needs with research and development, facilitated by partnerships with top institutions like Sichuan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University [3] - The establishment of seven innovation platforms bridges the gap between local enterprises and leading clinical resources, enhancing the effectiveness of innovation [3] Group 3: Future Vision and Ecosystem - The Huishan region aims to integrate medical technology with consumer products, creating a collective brand image of "Oral Intelligence, Huishan Selection" [4] - A systematic ecological support framework is being developed, including specialized functional areas for R&D, testing, and consumer experience, alongside initiatives to attract social capital and cultivate technical talent in the dental industry [4][5]