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Shandong Wanzhida New Materials Files 10,000 t/yr Stainless Steel 3D Printing Metal Powder Technical Upgrade Project

2026-09-24 · Impact score: 60

Project filing disclosure: Shandong Wanzhida New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.'s '10,000 t/yr Stainless Steel 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing Metal Powder Materials Technical Upgrade Project' has completed industrial enterprise technical upgrade investment project filing. Project code: 2609-370306-89-02-434358. Filing authority: Zhoucun District Administrative Approval Service Bureau, Zibo City. Approved on September 24, 2026. Company background: Wanzhida was founded in October 2007 in Zhoucun, Zibo (a nationally known stainless steel materials distribution hub), positioning itself as an 'integrated stainless steel industry and trade enterprise.' Its main business covers 300-series/200-series stainless steel thin, medium, and heavy plates, TISCO wide plates, 2205 duplex steel, and QN series. It has long-term strategic partnerships with leading steelmakers such as Tsingshan, Baosteel, TISCO, and Hongwang. The company possesses sheet metal processing capabilities including leveling, slitting, laser cutting, bending, and welding robots, as well as a 200,000 t/yr surface treatment production line. Its customers include CRRC (high-speed rail brake pipes) and Xinhua Medical, with products used in pipe making, pressure vessels, chemical, and medical equipment. In 2025, it partnered with Tsingshan Holding Group to establish Shandong Qingzhida, transitioning toward high-end manufacturing. Industry significance: This marks a downstream stainless steel processing and trading company extending upstream into 3D printing metal powder. If the filed 10,000 t/yr scale materializes, it will become a new supply point for stainless steel 3D printing powder in Shandong. Stainless steel powder (316L/17-4PH, etc.) is the most widely used category in metal additive manufacturing. This kind of 'processor-to-powder-maker' capacity signal deserves attention from powder buyers. Points to track: Filing is only a pre-construction step; subsequent environmental impact assessment, energy assessment, and equipment procurement progress will determine the commissioning pace. It is recommended to monitor its EIA disclosure and powder production equipment (gas atomization/plasma) procurement and bidding updates.

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山东万志达新材料备案年产10000吨不锈钢3D打印金属粉体技改项目

项目备案公示显示：山东万志达新材料科技有限公司「年产10000吨不锈钢3D打印增材制造金属粉体材料技改项目」完成工业企业技术改造投资项目备案，项目代码2609-370306-89-02-434358，备案机关为淄博市周村区行政审批服务局，2026年9月24日办结通过。企业背景：万志达2007年10月成立于淄博周村（全国知名不锈钢材料集散地），定位「不锈钢工贸结合企业」，主营300系/200系不锈钢薄中厚板、太钢宽幅板、2205双相钢、QN系列，与青山、宝钢、太钢、宏旺等头部钢企长期战略合作；拥有开平、分条、激光切割、折弯、焊接机器人等钣金加工能力及20万吨/年表面处理产线，客户覆盖中国中车（高铁制动管）、新华医疗等，产品应用于制管、压力容器、化工及医疗设备。2025年与青山控股合作组建山东青志达，向高端化转型。行业意义：这是一家下游不锈钢加工贸易企业向上游3D打印金属粉末环节的延伸——备案10000吨/年规模若落地，将成为山东区域不锈钢3D打印粉体的新增供给点；不锈钢粉（316L/17-4PH等）是金属增材制造用量最大的品类，此类「加工商转制粉」的产能信号值得粉末采购方关注。跟踪点：备案仅为开工前置环节，后续环评、能评与设备采购进度决定投产节奏；建议关注其环评公示与制粉设备（气雾化/等离子）采购招标动态。

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