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Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Chizhou Economic Development Zone Advanced Materials Joint R&D Center Launched, Focusing on 3D Printing Composite Materials

2026-06-17 · Impact score: 22

The Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Chizhou Economic Development Zone Advanced Materials Joint R&D Center has been inaugurated in Chizhou Economic Development Zone. Leveraging Shanghai Jiao Tong University's research strengths in metal matrix composites and lightweight high-strength materials, the center aims to bridge the gap from lab to production line to market. Three roadshow projects were selected for the event: 3D-printed copper matrix composites, lightweight high-strength tough multifunctional biomimetic aluminum matrix composites, and silicon carbide particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites. Ten key enterprises, including Tongguan Copper Foil, and six investment institutions, such as Nihao Capital, participated as witnesses. The center is positioned as a model of university-local government collaboration in the Yangtze River Delta, driving high-quality development of the advanced materials industry.

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