Core Insights - The article discusses the innovative developments of Dawn Group in the field of new materials, particularly focusing on thermoplastic elastomers (TPV) and hydrogenated nitrile rubber, showcasing the company's journey from a small private enterprise to a leader in high-end chemical industry in Longkou City [2][3][4]. Group 1: Company Development - Dawn Group was founded in 1991 by Yu Xiaoning with an initial investment of 200,000 yuan and has evolved significantly over the years [2]. - In 2006, the company established China's first TPV production line with complete independent intellectual property rights, which won the National Technology Invention Award in 2008 [3]. - By 2019, Dawn became the third country after Japan and Germany to possess the complete technology for producing hydrogenated nitrile rubber, a critical material for special equipment like domestic large aircraft [3]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - The company is developing a new elastic material that can simulate human skin, allowing for more expressive biomimetic robots [2]. - Dawn has innovated a recycling technology that enables the "premium regeneration" of waste plastics, significantly reducing carbon emissions by 80% compared to virgin plastics [5]. - The company is also advancing in other cutting-edge fields, such as lightweight and green tire materials and polycarbonate materials for low-altitude aircraft manufacturing [5]. Group 3: Strategic Partnerships - In 2024, Dawn Group partnered with Haier Smart Home to establish a company focused on the research and production of recycled plastics, leveraging Haier's stable supply of waste plastic from home appliances [5].