Core Insights - The Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Metal Research has announced procurement intentions for 55 items of laboratory equipment, with a total budget of 100 million yuan, expected to be purchased between September and November 2025 [2][3]. Procurement Overview - The procurement includes high-temperature thermal vibration fatigue testing systems, multifunctional fully automatic mechanical testing systems, fully automatic super-depth optical microscope detection systems, research-type inverted metallographic microscopes, and ultra-high cooling rate vacuum quenching furnaces [3][4][5][6]. - The total budget for these procurement intentions is 100 million yuan [2][3]. Equipment Details - **Research-type Inverted Metallographic Microscope**: This instrument is crucial for analyzing the microstructure of metals and alloys, allowing researchers to observe grain structures, phase distributions, and defects, which are essential for understanding material properties [4]. - **High Cooling Rate Vacuum Quenching Furnace**: This specialized equipment is used for heating and rapidly cooling metal workpieces in a vacuum environment, widely applied in high-end manufacturing [5]. - **High Temperature Thermal Vibration Fatigue Testing System**: This system evaluates material performance degradation under high temperature and cyclic loading, applicable in aerospace, energy, and petrochemical industries [6]. Specific Equipment Procurement - The procurement list includes various advanced instruments such as: - Carbon Nanotube/Metal Composite Material Preparation System: 12.4 million yuan [8] - Multifunctional Fully Automatic Mechanical Testing System: 11.1 million yuan [8] - Fully Automatic Super-depth Optical Microscope Detection System: 8.7 million yuan [8] - Research-type Inverted Metallographic Microscope: 5.2 million yuan [8] - Ultra-high Cooling Rate Vacuum Quenching Furnace: 35.3 million yuan [8] - Additional equipment includes high-precision cylindrical measuring instruments, high-performance coordinate measuring machines, and various testing systems for advanced materials [9][10][11]. Institutional Background - The Institute of Metal Research was established in 1953 and has since integrated with other research institutes to enhance its capabilities in materials science, focusing on advanced structural materials and new functional materials [12]. - The institute has multiple national engineering technology centers and key laboratories, employing over 1,800 staff, including five academicians [12].

Core Insights - The article discusses the recent procurement intentions announced by the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, which includes 11 items of laboratory equipment with a total budget of 162 million yuan [1][2]. Procurement Overview - The procurement involves advanced equipment such as a flame spheroidization modification system for high-frequency composite substrate fillers, a high-temperature piezoelectric accelerometer welding system, multifunctional precision annealing equipment, and a multi-layer electrode magnetron sputtering coating machine [2][3]. Equipment Details - **Spherical Aberration Corrected Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Sample Holder**: This innovative component allows for in-situ observation and analysis of materials under real working conditions, providing insights into microstructural changes at the atomic level [3]. - **Multifunctional Precision Annealing Equipment**: This core device in material heat treatment optimizes the microstructure of both metallic and non-metallic materials through precise control of temperature, atmosphere, and cooling processes, essential for high-end manufacturing sectors like semiconductors and aerospace [4]. Procurement Timeline - The expected procurement period for the listed equipment is from March to September 2025 [2][5].

Core Viewpoint - Wuhan University of Technology has announced procurement intentions for 39 items of laboratory equipment, with a total budget of 156 million yuan, scheduled for procurement between December 2024 and June 2025 [1][2]. Procurement Summary - The procurement includes advanced systems such as intelligent all-weather testing and comparison systems, electromagnetic field-assisted multifunctional material preparation systems, and plasma high-energy ball milling systems for building materials, among others [2][4]. - The total budget for the procurement is 156 million yuan, with specific allocations for various equipment types, including: - Intelligent all-weather testing and comparison system: 7.9 million yuan [4]. - Electromagnetic field-assisted multifunctional material preparation system: 4.6 million yuan [4]. - Plasma high-energy ball milling system for building materials: 4 million yuan [4]. - Intelligent high-altitude climate testing system: 8.7 million yuan [5]. - Key performance testing system for materials: 7.45 million yuan [5]. - Thermodynamic performance evaluation system for glass/microcrystalline glass: 5.5 million yuan [5]. - Full electric and laser manufacturing system for microcrystalline glass: 8.9 million yuan [5]. Equipment Specifications - The intelligent all-weather testing and comparison system is designed to simulate extreme environmental conditions and perform high-precision comparisons and analyses of material properties [4][5]. - The electromagnetic field-assisted multifunctional material preparation system aims to develop low-carbon manufacturing techniques for advanced building materials [4][5]. - The plasma high-energy ball milling system will enable the preparation of new types of high-activity clinker and microcrystalline glass under mild conditions, significantly reducing carbon emissions during the manufacturing process [5]. - The intelligent high-altitude climate testing system will assess the durability of materials under extreme conditions typical of high-altitude environments [5]. - The key performance testing system for materials will evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of materials in marine climate conditions [5]. Additional Equipment and Features - Other notable equipment includes a functional near-infrared spectrometer for non-invasive measurement of brain activity in drivers, and a lithium-ion battery material intelligent experimental teaching platform [6][7]. - The procurement also includes advanced optical platforms for electronic materials and components, as well as various systems for automated testing and simulation in educational settings [6][7][8].