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Jingye Group Subsidiary Signs Agreement in Guangdong Fengshun: RMB 5 Billion Base to Feature 400 Metal 3D Printers and 20 Powder Production Lines

2026-10-12 · Impact score: 60

Jingye Future Intelligent Manufacturing (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Jingye Group, has signed an agreement with the Fengshun County People's Government to build a manufacturing base in Fengshun County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, with an investment of RMB 5 billion (approximately USD 700 million). The base will be equipped with 400 metal 3D printers, 20 metal powder production lines, and 100 MIM (metal injection molding) production lines. At full capacity, it is expected to generate an annual output value of RMB 10 billion and create over 1,000 jobs. Construction has already begun, with partial production planned before the end of 2026. The base focuses on precision components for 3C consumer electronics, starting with foldable screen hinges and camera modules; the powder lines will supply both additive manufacturing and MIM, aiming to establish a high-performance metal powder R&D and production base in South China. Phase I investment is approximately RMB 2 billion, and Phase II approximately RMB 3 billion. Local officials call it the largest single industrial investment Fengshun has attracted in recent years. Deputy County Mayor Zeng Xiaoli and Han Xiaofeng, head of Jingye Future Intelligent Manufacturing, attended the signing ceremony. Regarding the competitive landscape, foldable screens have become the main battleground: OPPO Find N5 uses a titanium alloy hinge printed by BLT (Bright Laser Technologies), and Apple's foldable iPhone suppliers are reportedly also adopting 3D-printed hinge modules. According to CONTEXT analysis, growth in China's metal powder bed fusion (PBF) market is being driven by rising consumer electronics volume, with domestic equipment dominating. Value for powder buyers: ① The base includes 20 metal powder production lines; demand for titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and MIM feedstock will surge with mass production of hinges and camera modules, changing the powder supply landscape in South China; ② Batch stability and cost of fine powders (15-53μm) for consumer electronics are key to competition. Powder manufacturers can focus on supporting opportunities for 3C customers in South China and the MIM feedstock market.

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敬业集团子公司签约广东丰顺：50亿元基地配400台金属3D打印机与20条粉末产线

中国钢铁巨头敬业集团旗下敬业未来智造（深圳）科技有限公司与丰顺县人民政府签约，将在广东省梅州市丰顺县建设投资50亿元人民币（约7亿美元）的制造基地，配备400台金属3D打印机、20条金属粉末生产线和100条MIM（金属注射成形）产线。满产后预计年产值100亿元、创造就业超1000个，项目已开工，计划2026年底前部分投产。基地聚焦3C消费电子精密零部件，从折叠屏铰链和摄像头模组起步；粉末产线同时为增材制造和MIM供料，目标是建成华南高性能金属粉末研发生产基地。一期投资约20亿元、二期约30亿元。当地官员称这是丰顺近年吸引的最大单体工业投资，副县长曾小丽与敬业未来智造负责人韩晓峰出席签约。竞争格局方面，折叠屏已成主战场：OPPO Find N5采用铂力特（BLT）打印的钛合金铰链，苹果折叠屏iPhone供应商据报也已导入3D打印铰链模组。据CONTEXT分析，中国金属粉末床熔融（PBF）市场增长正由消费电子放量驱动，且以国产设备为主。对粉末采购商的价值：① 该基地自带20条金属粉末产线，钛合金、铝合金、不锈钢及MIM喂料需求将随铰链、摄像头模组量产放量，华南粉末供给格局生变；② 消费电子用细粉（15-53μm）批次稳定性与成本是竞争关键，粉末厂可关注华南3C客户配套机会与MIM喂料市场。

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