The 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum Concluded Successfully! Comprehensive Overview of Industry Development Prospects and Technical Key Points!

On April 2, the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, a grand event focusing on the magnesium industry, successfully concluded in Jinhua, Zhejiang! This forum was jointly organized by Shangmei Network and SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., with special support from the National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys and the Magnesium Alloy Branch of the Chinese Materials Research Society. It was also co-organized by the Chongqing University Yangtze River Delta (Lanxi) Magnesium Materials Research Center and Lanxi Huachuang Metal Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd., with the assistance of Baowu Magnesium Technology Co., Ltd., Wuchan Zhongda (Zhejiang) Industrial Investment Co., Ltd., Wuchan Zhongda Qixin Alloy Materials Co., Ltd., and Ningbo Free Trade Zone Haitian Zhisheng Metal Forming Equipment Co., Ltd. The event was supported by the International Magnesium Association, the International Magnesium Institute, the People's Government of Qingyang County, Shanxi Regal Metal New Materials Co., Ltd., Shanxi Yinguang Huasheng Magnesium Industry Co., Ltd., Magnesium Yang Intelligent Equipment (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., Reed Exhibitions - Shanghai International Aluminum Industry Exhibition, Shanxi Bada Magnesium Co., Ltd., Henan Mingmei Magnesium Technology Co., Ltd., Chongqing Materials Society, Shangli Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd., and the Suzhou Die Casting Association. The forum was packed with valuable insights, bringing together dozens of magnesium industry experts, scholars, government representatives, and senior executives from upstream and downstream enterprises in the magnesium industry chain from both domestic and overseas. They shared their views and engaged in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge technologies, market development trends, and innovative applications in the magnesium industry. Through the exchange of ideas and experiences, the participants pooled their wisdom, further clarified the development direction of the magnesium industry, and jointly outlined a future blueprint for the industry, injecting strong momentum into the high-quality and sustainable development of the magnesium sector. Review the highlights of the event through photos. Read the text report of this summit. Opening Speeches: Wang Qiangmin, Party Secretary and General Manager of Baowu Magnesium Technology Co., Ltd. Le Xiaodong, General Manager of Ningbo Free Trade Zone Haitian Zhisheng Metal Forming Equipment Co., Ltd. Hartmut Fischer, Chairman of the International Magnesium Association. Logan Lu, CEO of SMM. April 1: Guest Speeches: Speech Topic: The Important Supporting Role of Magnesium Materials in the Layout of Future Industrial Development and New Quality Productive Forces. Guest Speaker: Pan Fusheng, Honorary Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Pan Fusheng, Honorary Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, was invited by Shangmei Network and SMM to attend the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum. The forum focused on in-depth discussions on the magnesium industry. At the event, Academician Pan Fusheng delivered a brilliant speech, analyzing the important supporting role of magnesium materials in the layout of future industries and the shaping of new quality productive forces. His professional insights provided new ideas and directions for the development of the magnesium industry. Speech Topic: Lanxi Awaits, Hope You Come. Guest Speaker: Zhao Fei, Party Secretary and Director of the Lanxi Investment Promotion Service Center. At the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum jointly organized by Shangmei Network and SMM, Zhao Fei, Party Secretary and Director of the Lanxi Investment Promotion Service Center, delivered a brilliant presentation on the investment opportunities in Lanxi City, titled "Lanxi Awaits, Hope You Come." In his speech, Director Zhao Fei, combining the industrial characteristics and development plans of Lanxi, explained the city's advantages in the magnesium industry from multiple dimensions, outlining broad prospects for cooperation for the attending enterprises and laying a solid foundation for promoting deep cooperation between the magnesium industry and Lanxi. Magnesium Alloy Industrialization Investment and Technology Cooperation Project Signing Ceremony. Speech Topic: Key Technologies and Development Trends in Lightweight Design and Low-Carbon Manufacturing. Guest Speaker: Tan Jianrong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Qiushi Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University, and Expert in Mechanical Engineering. Tan Jianrong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Qiushi Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University, and Expert in Mechanical Engineering, was invited to attend the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum jointly organized by Shangmei Network and SMM. At the forum, Academician Tan, with his profound academic achievements and rich practical experience, systematically reviewed the key technologies of lightweight design and low-carbon manufacturing from multiple dimensions, analyzed their development context, and conducted an in-depth prospective analysis of future trends. Academician Tan's sharing was logical and detailed, providing profound insights and direction for technological innovation and sustainable development across all segments of the magnesium industry chain. Speech Topic: Surface Treatment Technology and Application of Magnesium Alloys and Components. Guest Speaker: Han Enhou, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Director of the Guangdong Innovation Institute of Corrosion Science and Technology. At the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Han Enhou, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Director of the Guangdong Innovation Institute of Corrosion Science and Technology, delivered a highly forward-looking technical presentation on the surface treatment technology of magnesium alloys and components, based on his deep professional expertise. Speech Topic: Pain Points, Measures, and Expected Outcomes of the Magnesium Industry Chain. Guest Speaker: Shan Zhiwei, Vice President of Xi'an Jiaotong University and Director of the Shaanxi Magnesium-Based New Materials Engineering Research Center. Shan Zhiwei, Vice President of Xi'an Jiaotong University and Director of the Shaanxi Magnesium-Based New Materials Engineering Research Center, conducted a deep analysis of the development issues of the magnesium industry chain at the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum. Director Shan first accurately pointed out the pain points in the current magnesium industry chain in terms of technology R&D, production efficiency, and market expansion. He then proposed a series of highly targeted solutions, covering all key nodes of the industry chain from collaborative innovation in industry-academia-research to optimizing production processes. At the same time, Director Shan comprehensively elaborated on the expected outcomes of implementing these measures in terms of enhancing industrial competitiveness and expanding market space. His speech was logical and detailed, outlining a clear blueprint for the future development of the magnesium industry chain and providing important inspiration for the industry's sustainable and healthy development. Speech Topic: Development and Application of High-Performance Injection Molding Magnesium Alloys. Guest Speaker: Wang Huiyuan, Vice President and Professor of Hebei University of Technology. At the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Wang Huiyuan, Vice President and Professor of Hebei University of Technology, delivered a professional presentation on the development and application of high-performance injection molding magnesium alloys, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of materials. Speech Topic: R&D and Application of Stainless Magnesium Alloys. Guest Speaker: Zeng Xiaoqin, Vice President and Professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. At the highly anticipated 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Zeng Xiaoqin, Vice President and Professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, delivered a brilliant presentation on the R&D and application of stainless magnesium alloys. He systematically explained the background of stainless magnesium alloy R&D, analyzed the technical challenges and innovative ideas in the R&D process in a simple and clear manner, and introduced the application of stainless magnesium alloys in multiple fields through detailed cases. Speech Topic: Perfecting the Strategic Layout of the Entire Magnesium Industry Chain and Accelerating the Construction of a Magnesium Industry Leader. Guest Speaker: Liu Xiaodao, Deputy General Manager of Baowu Magnesium Technology Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Anhui Baomei Light Alloy Co., Ltd. Liu Xiaodao, Deputy General Manager of Baowu Magnesium Technology Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Anhui Baomei Light Alloy Co., Ltd., based on his deep understanding of the magnesium industry and rich industry experience, conducted a comprehensive and in-depth analysis on the theme of "Perfecting the Strategic Layout of the Entire Magnesium Industry Chain and Accelerating the Construction of a Magnesium Industry Leader" at the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum. General Manager Liu Xiaodao pointed out that Baowu Magnesium relies on the advantages of the Baowu Group in resource integration, technological innovation, and green manufacturing, focusing on "resources, technology, and applications" to build a full magnesium industry chain from mine development to end-use applications, providing users with comprehensive solutions for light metal materials and helping Baowu achieve its vision of "becoming a world-class enterprise in the steel and light metal materials industry." First, the rich magnesium smelting resources effectively maintain the stability of raw material prices, optimize industry competition order, and boost confidence in magnesium consumption. Second, technological innovation drives the accelerated development of the magnesium industry. The company adheres to the integrated development of production, education, and research, focusing on breakthroughs in smelting processes and equipment, new alloy materials, and new processing technologies and application technologies. Third, industrial innovation opens up new application scenarios for the magnesium industry, with magnesium being promoted in emerging fields such as the low-altitude economy, humanoid robots, magnesium hydrogen storage, and magnesium energy storage, injecting new momentum into expanding magnesium applications. Fourth, green mines, green ferrosilicon, and magnesium slag resource utilization measures will turn the magnesium industry into a green industry. Speech Topic: Development and Application of Haitian Large Magnesium Alloy Injection Molding. Guest Speaker: Ge Qiwei, Director of the Magnesium Alloy Industry Line at Ningbo Free Trade Zone Haitian Zhisheng Metal Forming Equipment Co., Ltd. At the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Ge Qiwei, Director of the Magnesium Alloy Industry Line at Ningbo Free Trade Zone Haitian Zhisheng Metal Forming Equipment Co., Ltd., delivered a professional and in-depth presentation on the development and application of Haitian large magnesium alloy injection molding technology, leveraging his keen industry insights and rich professional experience. Speech Topic: Research Application Status and Prospects of Lightweight Magnesium Alloys in Aerospace and Low-Altitude Economy Fields. Guest Speaker: Wu Guohua, Distinguished Professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Light Alloy Precision Forming. At the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, a cutting-edge exchange platform for the magnesium industry, Wu Guohua, Distinguished Professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Light Alloy Precision Forming, systematically discussed the application of lightweight magnesium alloys in the aerospace and low-altitude economy fields. Professor Wu first reviewed the research history of lightweight magnesium alloys in the aerospace and low-altitude economy fields, and through detailed data and vivid cases, deeply analyzed the current status of research applications, showcasing the wide-ranging application results of lightweight magnesium alloys in aircraft structural components, engine parts, and other aspects from multiple dimensions such as alloy composition design, forming process optimization, and product performance improvement. Subsequently, based on industry development dynamics and technological trends, Professor Wu provided a forward-looking outlook on the future of lightweight magnesium alloys. Speech Topic: Application Progress and Trends of Magnesium Alloys in the Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicle Market. Guest Speaker: Wang Jinlong, Vice President of Yadea Group. Wang Jinlong, Vice President of Yadea Group, attended the 2025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum and shared insights on the application progress and trends of magnesium alloys in the two-wheeled electric vehicle market. He elaborated on the overall scale and competitive landscape of the two-wheeled electric vehicle market and analyzed the application progress of magnesium alloys in core components such as frames and wheel hubs of two-wheeled electric vehicles.Based on profound insights into technological innovation, market demand, and policy orientation, it provided an outlook on the future development of magnesium alloys in the field of two-wheeled electric vehicles. Topic: Leveraging the Leading Effect of the Baomag Project to Accelerate the Building of a World-Class Magnesium-Based New Materials Industry Cluster Guest Speaker: Wang Qingshan, Party Secretary and Director of the Qingyang County Commerce Bureau At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Wang Qingshan, Party Secretary and Director of the Qingyang County Commerce Bureau, delivered a systematic and forward-looking speech on leveraging the leading effect of the Baomag Project to build a world-class magnesium-based new materials industry cluster. Secretary Wang began by highlighting the strategic significance of the Baomag Project for the development of Qingyang County's magnesium industry. By presenting detailed industrial data, he introduced the construction scale, investment progress, and production capacity of the Baomag Project, emphasizing its leading position in the industry. Subsequently, Secretary Wang elaborated on Qingyang County's plans and practices in promoting industrial chain extension, supplementation, and strengthening, relying on the Baomag Project. From optimizing industrial layout and building a complete upstream and downstream magnesium-based new materials industry chain to establishing industry-academia-research collaboration platforms and attracting high-quality innovation resources, he comprehensively promoted the construction of the magnesium-based new materials industry cluster. At the same time, Secretary Wang shared a series of measures taken by the government in terms of factor guarantees and policy support, aiming to create a favorable business environment for the development of the magnesium-based new materials industry cluster, thereby providing an outlook on the prospects of accelerating Qingyang County's transformation into a world-class magnesium-based new materials industry cluster. Topic: International Industry Chain's Expectations and Requirements for the Sustainable Development of the Magnesium Supply Chain Guest Speaker: Dr. Martin Tauber, International Magnesium Association During the exchange session at the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Dr. Martin Tauber from the International Magnesium Association, leveraging his extensive industry experience and international perspective, delivered a high-level thematic presentation on the international industry chain's expectations and requirements for the sustainable development of the magnesium supply chain. Topic: R&D and Application of Integrated Structural-Functional Magnesium Alloys Guest Speaker: Chen Xianhua, Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, which gathered cutting-edge industry insights, Chen Xianhua, Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Chongqing University, delivered an in-depth discussion on the R&D and application of integrated structural-functional magnesium alloys, drawing on his profound expertise accumulated over years in the field of materials. Topic: Analysis and Forecast of Domestic and Overseas Magnesium Market Supply-Demand Relationships and Price Trends Guest Speaker: Jiao Jiani, Analyst at SMM At the highly anticipated 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, SMM analyst Jiao Jiani presented a professional analysis focused on the domestic and overseas magnesium markets. She began with a review of the magnesium ingot market in 2,024, followed by a meticulous analysis of the supply-demand patterns in the domestic and overseas magnesium markets using multi-dimensional data. From the production side's capacity layout and output fluctuations to the consumption characteristics and demand changes across different industries on the demand side, she comprehensively presented the current supply-demand status of the magnesium market. Leveraging economic models and market survey results, she provided a forward-looking forecast of future trends in the magnesium market. April 2 Guest Speeches Topic: Mass Production Application of Magnesium in Automobiles—Case Sharing and Future Outlook Guest Speaker: Wang Jianfeng, Executive Director of General Motors China Research Institute At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Wang Jianfeng, Executive Director of General Motors China Research Institute, delivered an insightful speech titled "Mass Production Application of Magnesium in Automobiles—Case Sharing and Future Outlook." He shared detailed case studies on the mass production application of magnesium in the automotive sector and provided an in-depth analysis of its future prospects. This not only offered rich practical experience and forward-thinking directions for the innovative application of magnesium materials in the automotive industry but also built a bridge for attendees to understand the current status and trends of magnesium material applications in automobiles. Topic: Design and Mass Production Development of Magnesium Alloy Housings for SAIC's Electric Drive Assembly Guest Speaker: Chen Anhong, Senior Engineer at SAIC Innovation Research and Development Institute At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Chen Anhong, Senior Engineer at SAIC Innovation Research and Development Institute, elaborated on the design and mass production development of magnesium alloy housings for SAIC's electric drive assembly. He provided a comprehensive and in-depth analysis, from the conceptualization of the design to the implementation of mass production development. Topic: Current Application Status and Reflections on High-Performance Magnesium Alloys in New Energy Vehicles Guest Speaker: Jiang Bin, Executive Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Jiang Bin, Executive Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys and an authoritative expert in the field of magnesium alloy materials, systematically analyzed the current application status of high-performance magnesium alloys in the new energy vehicle sector. Combining the development trends of the new energy vehicle industry, he proposed forward-looking and constructive reflections on the future application directions of high-performance magnesium alloys, sparking a new round of in-depth discussions among attendees on the application of magnesium alloy materials. Topic: Development and Application of Advanced Light Alloys in Seres Automobiles Guest Speaker: Zhou Hai, Head of Vehicle Lightweighting Department at Seres Automobile Co., Ltd. At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Zhou Hai, Head of the Vehicle Lightweighting Department at Seres Automobile Co., Ltd., shared the development and application of advanced light alloys in Seres automobiles. Based on Seres' deep expertise and practical experience in vehicle lightweighting, he provided a comprehensive overview of the development journey and innovative applications of advanced light alloys in Seres automobiles. Topic: Commercial Value of Magnesium Alloys in the Context of Heavy Truck Cut-Throat Competition Guest Speaker: Huang Long, Marketing Director of Proton Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Shaanxi Zhimei Integration Technology Co., Ltd. At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Huang Long, Marketing Director of Proton Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Shaanxi Zhimei Integration Technology Co., Ltd., analyzed the commercial value of magnesium alloys in the context of the intense competition and severe product homogenization in the heavy truck industry. He provided an in-depth analysis of the commercial value of magnesium alloys in the heavy truck sector. Topic: New Magnesium Alloy Semi-Solid Thixotropic Forming Technology—TPI and Its Technical Advantages Guest Speaker: Zhang Ning, Application Engineering Department Engineer at Ningbo Lijin Technology Co., Ltd. At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Zhang Ning, Engineer at the Application Engineering Department of Ningbo Lijin Technology Co., Ltd., presented a technical sharing on the new magnesium alloy semi-solid thixotropic forming technology—TPI and its technical advantages. He provided a comprehensive and in-depth technical sharing on TPI, systematically explaining its technical principles and processes, and deeply analyzing its outstanding technical advantages in improving production efficiency, enhancing product quality, and reducing production costs through industry application examples. Topic: Advances and Applications of Digital Design and Integrated Manufacturing Technologies for Multi-Material Auto Body Structures Guest Speaker: Xiao Peijie, Assistant to the Dean of Hunan University Suzhou Research Institute At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Xiao Peijie, Assistant to the Dean of Hunan University Suzhou Research Institute, provided an accessible yet profound explanation of the latest advances and practical applications of digital design and integrated manufacturing technologies for multi-material auto body structures. Starting from theoretical research and combining specific cases, he detailed how digital methods can optimize auto body structure design and improve the efficiency and quality of multi-material integrated manufacturing, offering new ideas for the lightweight and high-performance development of the automotive industry. Topic: Mechanisms and Applications of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloy Fluxes and Alloying Guest Speaker: Li Lei, General Manager of Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd. At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Li Lei, General Manager of Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd., leveraging his extensive industry experience and exceptional professional knowledge, systematically explained the mechanisms of magnesium and magnesium alloy fluxes and alloying. He also deeply analyzed their critical roles in the magnesium alloy production process, combining actual industry application scenarios. Topic: New Advances in China's Magnesium Industry and New Opportunities for Expanding Magnesium Applications Guest Speaker: Dong Chunming, Founder of Shangmei Network and General Manager of Shangqing Times Metal Information Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd. At the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum, Dong Chunming, Founder of Shangmei Network and General Manager of Shangqing Times Metal Information Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd., delivered a highly valuable presentation based on his long-term tracking and research in the magnesium industry and keen market insights. From a macro industry perspective, he systematically reviewed the new advances in China's magnesium industry in terms of technological innovation, capacity layout, and market expansion, using detailed data and rich case studies. At the same time, he deeply analyzed the new opportunities for expanding magnesium applications in fields such as new energy, aerospace, and electronic information, considering national policy directions and market dynamics. March 31 Registration & Exhibition Setup Exhibition & On-Site Highlights Click to View More Exciting Moments With this, the 2,025 Magnesium Industry Chain and Magnesium Market Forum concluded successfully! Thank you to all industry colleagues for your attention and support. We look forward to meeting again next year!

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