According to TISCO (Shanxi Taigang), its independently developed SUS630 precipitation-hardening stainless steel cold-rolled plates are now being supplied steadily to domestic Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturers. Throughout the recent holiday period, the company's R&D and production teams maintained strict quality control to ensure the material meets the rigorous standards required for 5G communications, automotive electronics, and medical devices. As a core material for the hot lamination process in PCB manufacturing, SUS630 was long dependent on foreign imports; however, TISCO has now become the only stable domestic supplier, successfully breaking the technical blockade.

This week (February 27, 2026–March 5), more players entered the solid-state battery industry, with various parties “riding” the hype: Sunstone Development and TONZE stated that their sulphide projects were still in the early R&D stage; QingTao’s Wuhai 2 billion yuan project released its EIA public notice, and a 3.5 GWh production line in Taizhou commenced operations; Suzuki acquired Kanadevia’s solid-state battery business

In the long river of history, wires and cables, as the "blood vessels" of modern industry, have played a pivotal role in driving social progress. Since the dawn of electrification pierced the night of industrial civilization, these threads have been like the pulse of the times, delivering vitality and vigor to the global economy. We are in the grand context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where emerging fields such as smart cities, NEVs, and 5G communications are rapidly evolving. As an indispensable infrastructure, the technological innovation and ecological construction of the wire and cable industry are particularly urgent. To strengthen communication and cooperation among peers in the wire and cable industry and to respond to future industrial changes, enhance the collaborative exchange of the industry chain, mutual understanding, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of industry-related policy directions and market development, SMM has joined hands with Shanghai Tongpin Gongzhen Information Technology Co., Ltd. to hold the "2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference and Wire and Cable Industry Exhibition" on May 22-23, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou Wuzhong . The event will delve into the current status and future development trends of the wire and cable industry, promoting cooperation and exchange among related enterprises. We hope that through this conference, the complementary advantages within the industry can be fully utilized to jointly promote the healthy and sustainable development of the wire and cable industry. The conference will feature a series of high-quality forums and exhibitions, not only fostering deep cooperation between upstream and downstream of the industry chain but also aiming to drive continuous progress across the entire industry through technological innovation. We look forward to working hand in hand with our peers to map out the future development blueprint of the industry! Click the registration form to sign up immediately, and we look forward to meeting you at the conference. Booth Number: B19 Digitalization, High Efficiency for the Wire and Cable Industry Creating an Intelligent Integrated Hedging Solution Shanghai Tongpin Gongzhen Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Tongpin Gongzhen") specializes in providing professional hedging information technology services to production, processing, and manufacturing enterprises. The company's "Zhibao Tong" product originates from the leading wire and cable industry, gathering universal needs of the industry and focusing on solving industry pain points. The system integrates functions such as futures-spot matching, trading, and risk control, helping enterprises achieve digital transformation in hedging business and realize cost reduction and efficiency improvement. "Zhibao Tong" adopts an efficient communication framework and memory management technology, incorporating hedging-related business into standardized management processes, achieving interconnection between production, procurement, sales, futures, finance, and enterprise management, and promoting the digital transformation of enterprises.The system focuses on hedging operations, aiming to reduce operational costs by streamlining the hedging process, shortening the hedging transmission chain, and optimizing the closed-loop management of hedging activities. Through the innovative application of material balance sheets, big data analysis, and modeling, it achieves intelligent risk control and enhances the overall effectiveness of hedging. "Zhibaotong" offers significant advantages. Its modular design simplifies hedging accounting and addresses the mismatch between revenue and costs. An auxiliary decision-making system is embedded in the management process to improve hedging outcomes. Advanced settlement algorithms and a multi-layered business framework enhance product scalability and maintainability. Contact Person: Tao Zheng Mobile: 186 2122 7977 Click here to register now for the 2025 SMM (3rd) Wire & Cable Industry Development Conference SMM Conference Contact Person Xiaolong Chen 18017089983 chenxiaolong@smm.cn

In the long river of history, wires and cables, as the "blood vessels" of modern industry, have played a pivotal role in driving social progress. Since the dawn of electrification pierced the night of industrial civilization, these strands of wire have been like the pulse of the times, delivering vitality and vigor to the global economy. We are in the grand context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where emerging fields such as smart cities, NEVs, and 5G communications are rapidly evolving. As an indispensable infrastructure, the technological innovation and ecosystem construction of wires and cables are particularly urgent. To strengthen communication and cooperation among peers in the wire and cable industry and to respond to future industrial changes, it is essential to enhance collaborative exchanges within the industry chain, foster mutual understanding, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of relevant policy directions and market developments. SMM has joined hands with Hangzhou Lin'an Senyuan Cable Co., Ltd. to hold the "2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference and Wire and Cable Industry Exhibition" at the DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou Wuzhong on May 22-23, 2025 . The event will delve into the current status and future trends of the wire and cable industry, promoting cooperation and exchanges among related enterprises. We hope that this conference will fully leverage the complementary advantages within the industry, jointly promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the wire and cable sector. The conference will feature a series of high-quality forums and exhibitions, not only fostering deep cooperation across the industry chain but also aiming to drive continuous progress in the entire industry through technological innovation. We look forward to working hand in hand with our peers to map out the future development blueprint of the industry! Click registration form to sign up immediately, and we look forward to meeting you at the conference. Booth Number: B18 Focusing on the Cable Market, Shaping the Senyuan Brand Hangzhou Lin'an Senyuan Cable Co., Ltd. , established in 2004, has a registered capital of 30 million yuan. The company has two production sites located at No. 1661, Jiuzhou Street, Linglong Industrial Park, Lin'an District, Hangzhou, and No. 658, Xingyu Street, Linglong Industrial Park, Lin'an District, Hangzhou, with a total production area of 40,000 m² and over 380 employees. The company has passed ISO9001 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system, ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system certifications, and has been recognized as a third-level enterprise in safety production standardization. It has also been rated as a national high-tech enterprise and a specialized and innovative enterprise in Zhejiang Province. The company specializes in the production and R&D of wires, cables, and harnesses. Its main products include PVC insulated cables (wires), elevator-specific cables, highly flexible drag chain cables, industrial automation and control cables, low-voltage automotive cables, and elevator power supply and control system products.The cable products have been certified with the "Pin Zi Biao" (Quality Brand) of Made in Zhejiang. These products are widely used in industries such as power grid, escalators and elevators, new energy (PV, ESS), industrial control, and automotive. The company has a comprehensive R&D management system and a professional technical team, equipped with complete and advanced R&D hardware facilities. It has participated in the formulation of multiple product standards in the escalator and industrial control sectors, and holds 4 invention patents and over 40 utility model patents. The company has established an R&D center and a product laboratory, which have been successively recognized as municipal-level and provincial-level R&D centers in Hangzhou. The company has intelligent production lines, adopting advanced industry processes and high-precision equipment, and has established a full-process quality control system to ensure stable, safe, and reliable product performance. Equipped with professional detection equipment, it can conduct specialized tests on product bending resistance, bending and torsion resistance, tensile strength, weather resistance, and flame retardancy, providing solid guarantees for product reliability. The products have passed tests conducted by well-known domestic and overseas certification (testing) institutions, and have successively obtained CCC, CE, TUV, UL, and other certifications. The company has a comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales service system, enabling efficient and rapid responses to customer needs, and has been repeatedly awarded by strategic partners. Contact Person: Shuli Zhao Landline: 0571-63752302 Mobile: 136 0661 6932 Click here to participate immediately 2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference SMM Conference Contact Person Lei Hu 137 6103 9625 hulei@smm.cn

In 2024, China's industrial aluminum extrusion sector witnessed sustained growth in applications across NEVs (with projected sales exceeding 12 million units), aerospace, and low-altitude economy. However, the industry faced multiple challenges including persistently high and volatile raw material prices, technological bottlenecks, international trade frictions, and the cancellation of export tax rebates. By 2025, the aluminum extrusion industry is embracing three major growth opportunities: the state-promoted "low-altitude economy" creating new application scenarios; the continued expansion of NEVs (2024 sales estimated over 12 million units) driving surging demand for aluminum components like motor housings and sill beams; and the accelerated relocation of the industry chain to overseas markets such as Southeast Asia and Mexico to circumvent trade barriers. These trends are reshaping the industry's growth landscape. Accordingly, SMM focuses on industrial development directions while collaborating with major associations and institutions across the industry chain to jointly launch the "2025 Global Industrial Aluminum Extrusion Procurement Guide." This time, Yuantai (Shanxi) Co., Ltd. will partner with SMM to co-produce this procurement map, jointly analyzing market trends and exploring the industry's future! Yuantai (Shanxi) Co., Ltd. , established in November 2020 as a foreign-invested enterprise with registered capital of $21.07 million and total investment of $50 million. Located in Xing County Economic Development Zone, Lvliang City, Shanxi Province, the company leverages Chalco Huarun Aluminum's 99.85% high-grade liquid aluminum. It emphasizes R&D of new aluminum alloy materials and processes while providing technical services like failure analysis for customers. The company's professional R&D team utilizes advanced platforms including melting/casting units, refining/purification systems, and homogenization heat treatment furnaces to optimize designs, adjust alloy chemical compositions, and develop new production technologies. This enables timely delivery of premium aluminum alloy casting ingots, better serving market demands and supplying high-quality materials for 3C electronics, aerospace, 5G communications, and NEV sectors. Adhering to the philosophy of "technology creates value, integrity builds brands," the company closely monitors cutting-edge aluminum alloy technologies. It aims to break through fundamental metallurgical quality challenges in high-end casting ingots and industrialize key technologies, enhancing innovation and supply capabilities for advanced civil aluminum alloys to achieve rapid yet steady development. The company's main products include high-quality 2-series, 3-series, 4-series, 5-series, 6-series, and 7-series aluminum alloy cast bars, along with 2-series, 4-series, and 7-series aluminum alloy slab ingots. Slogan Technology Creates Value, Integrity Builds Brand Quality is Life, Service with Utmost Sincerity Contact Information Xingxian Economic and Technological Development Zone, Lvliang City, Shanxi Province Liao Chungui: 13771974218 Co-production Contact Person Zhou Shiyang Mobile: 17278238856 (same as WeChat ID) Email: zhoushiyang@smm.cn

In mid-May, Mingtai Al. released a record of investor relations activities, mentioning that the company's production and sales of aluminum plate/sheet, strip and foil in Q1 reached a new historical high, with sales volume approaching 380,000 mt, up 11% YoY. The company is unwavering in its commitment to driving product structure improvement through technological innovation, emphasizing "quality improvement and efficiency enhancement," focusing on "high-end intelligent manufacturing," and strategically positioning itself to seize future opportunities. The development and stable supply of products in emerging fields such as new energy, automotive transportation, and robotics are contributing to the company's steady growth in production and sales. Mingtai Al.'s previously released Q1 performance report showed that the company achieved a total revenue of 8.124 billion yuan in Q1, up 13.07% YoY; net profit attributable to shareholders of the publicly listed firm reached 440 million yuan, up 21.46% YoY. According to public information, the company primarily engages in the comprehensive application of aluminum plate/sheet, strip and foil, aluminum extrusion, and secondary aluminum resources. It possesses four hot continuous rolling production lines, internationally advanced aluminum dross treatment production lines, and secondary aluminum process technology and equipment. Its products cover 47 alloy grades from the 1-series to the 8-series, with over 200 specifications and models available. The company serves more than 4,000 customers, with its products being popular in over 50 countries and regions both domestically and overseas. They are widely used in numerous fields such as new energy, electronics and home appliances, 5G communications, pharmaceutical packaging, food packaging, transportation, ultra-high voltage power transmission, railcar bodies, new infrastructure, and military industries. Regarding current orders on hand, Mingtai Al. stated that historically, March marks the peak consumption season for aluminum. The company's current orders on hand have increased, sufficient to meet one and a half months of production scheduling. Moreover, the company's product processing fees have remained stable with an upward trend. In Q1, the company and the industry raised processing fees for products such as CTP/PS plates, can stock, and easy-open end stock. Additionally, the company was asked about the impact of the US's "reciprocal tariff" policy on its foreign trade. Mingtai Al. responded that during the 2018 Sino-US trade war, the US imposed anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese aluminum products, after which Mingtai Al.'s direct exports to the US decreased significantly. Recently, steel and aluminum products were not included in the US's "reciprocal tariff" policy. Foreign trade sales volume has increased QoQ this year, with foreign trade orders showing signs of recovery. Regarding the company's development plan for 2025, Mingtai Al. stated that it is dedicated to its core business, focusing on "high-end intelligent manufacturing" and "low-carbon circular economy." This year, the company will prioritize the construction of high-end heat treatment lines to promote product upgrading, paying close attention to aluminum demand in fields such as new energy, automotive materials, semiconductors, industrial robots, and low-altitude flight. It will actively develop products in these related fields and continuously improve its product structure. This year, the production capacity of the subsidiary Yirui New Materials and overseas bases continued to be released, ensuring a significant increase in the company's production and sales scale in 2025. Mingtai AL. was also asked whether the company's scale of secondary aluminum conservation application would continue to expand in 2025. The company stated that in the second half of 2024, the EU began requiring the submission of product carbon emission data. After preliminary calculations by the company, secondary aluminum products demonstrated significant advantages in carbon emission reduction, and the company is unwavering in its commitment to continuously promoting the development of the secondary aluminum business. At the end of 2024, China Customs relaxed restrictions on the import of deformed aluminum scrap, supporting the development of enterprises engaged in the conservation application of secondary aluminum. The company established an International Procurement Department for Secondary Aluminum to further expand the sources of aluminum scrap procurement, actively promote the application of secondary aluminum products, and continue to lead the industry in low-carbon development. Previously, the company also released its 2024 annual report data, showing a total revenue of 32.321 billion yuan, up 22.23% YoY; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the publicly listed firm was 1.748 billion yuan, up 29.76% YoY. According to the annual report data, the company currently has an annual processing capacity of over 1 million mt of aluminum scrap and a comprehensive utilization capacity of 120,000 mt of aluminum dross, reaching internationally advanced levels. In terms of the aluminum plate/sheet, strip and foil business, the existing production capacity is over 1.6 million mt. The company produces a variety of products, including battery aluminum foil for pouch batteries, electronic foil, checkered plate, lightweight materials for commercial vehicles, and food and pharmaceutical packaging foil, which consistently rank among the top in the domestic market share. The proportion of high value-added products, such as aluminum for new energy and new materials, aluminum for transportation, and aluminum for automotive lightweight applications, is gradually increasing. In the aluminum extrusion business, Mingtai Traffic New Material operates steadily, achieving self-sufficiency in railcar extrusions, supplying aluminum alloy railcar bodies in bulk, and externally selling products such as new energy battery trays, automotive extrusions, extruded aluminum pipes for GIL used in ultra-high-voltage power transmission equipment, and interior fittings for rail vehicles, continuously expanding its business scope. In terms of procurement mode, the company's main raw materials are aluminum ingots and secondary aluminum, adopting a "produce based on sales, purchase based on production" approach. It procures from suppliers in a continuous and batch-by-batch manner according to customer orders and production and operation plans. The procurement price is determined based on the average spot aluminum price on the Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Market , adjusted in consideration of payment terms, freight responsibility, and the type of secondary aluminum. The company has signed long-term procurement agreements with some aluminum ingot suppliers of a certain scale and economic strength, establishing long-term and stable cooperative relationships to ensure convenient and timely raw material supply. Moreover, to cope with potential losses from volatile raw material prices, Mingtai AL. issued an announcement on April 23 regarding the implementation of aluminum ingot hedging. It mentioned that engaging in aluminum ingot futures trading can fully utilize the hedging mechanism in the futures market to mitigate the risk of raw material price fluctuations, avoid potential losses from volatile raw material prices, ensure the relative stability of product costs, and reduce the impact on the company's normal operations. When mentioning the impact of aluminum ingot hedging on the company, Mingtai Aluminum stated that the company specializes in the production and sales of aluminum plate/sheet, strip and foil, with aluminum ingot as its main raw material. To avoid the impact of fluctuations in raw material prices, the company will actively hedge relevant risks through the hedging function of futures, adhering to the principles of legality, prudence, safety, and effectiveness, without the purpose of arbitrage or speculation. The company has formulated relevant risk control measures to strictly control investment risks. The company's engagement in futures hedging business will not harm the interests of the company and all its shareholders.

In the long river of history, wires and cables, as the "blood vessels" of modern industry, have played a pivotal role in driving social progress. Since the dawn of electrification pierced the night of industrial civilization, these threads have been like the pulse of the times, delivering vitality and vigor to the global economy. We are in the grand context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where emerging fields such as smart cities, NEVs, and 5G communications are rapidly evolving. As an indispensable infrastructure, the technological innovation and ecosystem construction of the wire and cable industry are particularly urgent. To strengthen communication and cooperation among peers in the wire and cable industry and to respond to future industrial changes, enhance the collaborative exchange of the industry chain, mutual understanding, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of industry-related policy directions and market development, SMM has joined hands with Shandong Alexander Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. to hold the "2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference and Wire and Cable Industry Exhibition" on May 22-23, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou Wuzhong . The event will delve into the current status and future development trends of the wire and cable industry, promoting cooperation and exchange among related enterprises. We hope that through this conference, the complementary advantages within the industry can be fully utilized to jointly promote the healthy and sustainable development of the wire and cable industry. The conference will feature a series of high-quality forums and exhibitions, not only fostering in-depth cooperation between upstream and downstream sectors of the industry chain but also aiming to drive continuous progress across the entire industry through technological innovation. We look forward to working together with our peers to chart the future development of the industry! Click registration form to sign up immediately, and we look forward to meeting you at the conference. Booth Number: B21 Alexander, the expert in logistics automation solutions for the wire and cable industry Shandong Alexander Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. was founded on June 8, 2015, led by Professor Zhou Jun, a doctoral supervisor at Shandong University. Leveraging university research resources, the company has assembled a high-caliber R&D team, focusing on the development of intelligent robot operating systems and industrial intelligent solutions. With its independently controllable GomROS system as the core, the company benchmarks against international mainstream technologies, supports unified hardware models and component-based development, and covers areas such as smart manufacturing and industrial internet. It is the only domestic enterprise to achieve autonomous development of the underlying architecture of a robot operating system. The company's business spans numerous sectors including intelligent software and hardware, industrial applications, providing customized solutions for more than 20 industries such as fiberglass, cable, and beer. It has implemented projects like the Qingdao Beer AGV, Taishan Fiberglass unmanned quality inspection, XLPE cable pellet automatic packaging logistics, and cable reel automatic AGV transfer, with over 200 cumulative deliveries.As a "key project" unit in artificial intelligence designated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the company has been honored with the first prize of the "China Invention and Entrepreneurship Innovation Award" and other accolades. It holds 27 invention patents (including 3 international ones), 35 software copyrights, and certifications such as ISO9001. The company has deeply promoted the integration of industry and education, and has been selected as a gazelle enterprise and a specialized, sophisticated, unique, and innovative small and medium-sized enterprise in Shandong Province. It continues to drive the intelligent upgrading of China's manufacturing industry through technological innovation. Contact Information Liujiasen, 152 8885 2482 Click here to participate immediately 2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference SMM Conference Contact Person Zhang Guozheng 150 2023 8447 zhangguozheng@smm.cn

Under the lens, a BGA solder ball used for chip packaging, when magnified tens of thousands of times, reveals a magnificent sight resembling cosmic planets. Researchers from the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory are using a scanning electron microscope to introduce this fascinating phenomenon to visitors. This solder ball, with a diameter of only 0.3 millimeters, shoulders the responsibility of ensuring the stable operation of 5G base stations and AI chips worldwide, and also reflects the determination of Yunnan Tin Group (Holding) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Yunnan Tin") to reshape the global tin and indium industry landscape through technological innovation. Currently, a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is advancing rapidly, and global competition in science and technology is becoming increasingly fierce. As a crucial entity in the innovation system and a key component of strategic scientific and technological forces, laboratories shoulder critical missions such as attracting and nurturing high-quality talents, advancing basic research, producing cutting-edge achievements, and driving industrial development. In recent years, Yunnan Tin has collaborated closely with universities to establish a platform for technological innovation, integrate innovative resources, and position the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory as the cradle of technological innovation in China's tin and indium industry. Based on the in-depth implementation of the national innovation-driven development strategy and the demand for industrial transformation and upgrading in Yunnan Province, the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory was approved for construction by the Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Leading Group. It was inaugurated and commenced operations on August 22, 2024, becoming a laboratory dedicated to multidisciplinary comprehensive research and development across the entire industry chain of tin and indium. Led by Yunnan Tin and jointly constructed with Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan University, and Shanghai University, this laboratory has been positioned as the highest-level laboratory representing the tin and indium industry from its inception. Sun Yong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Yunnan Tin, stated that as a leading enterprise in the global tin and indium sector and a century-old state-owned enterprise, Yunnan Tin has always placed technological innovation at a strategic height. The construction of the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory aims to create an innovation hub with core competitiveness and become an important support for the national strategic scientific and technological forces in the tin and indium industry. Henceforth, "building a national technological innovation hub and an original technology cradle for the tin and indium industry, and supporting Yunnan Tin to become a world-class demonstration enterprise" has become the development goal of the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory. Yunnan Tin has a first-mover advantage in establishing the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory. Yunnan Tin is the birthplace of China's tin industry, ranking first globally in tin and indium resource reserves. Yunnan Province has formed a complete industry chain integrating exploration, mining, beneficiation, smelting, deep processing, and trade. While leveraging its resource advantages in tin and indium, it has gradually established a relatively complete technological research and development system for the tin and indium industry. This not only safeguards the strategic security of the country's tin and indium resources from the perspective of in-depth development and efficient utilization of tin and indium resources, enriches the national strategic scientific and technological forces in the tin and indium field, but also serves as an important measure to promote the optimization and upgrading of the traditional non-ferrous metal industry. Amid the intensifying global semiconductor competition, tin, hailed as the "computing power metal," and indium, known as the "transparent metal," have become foundational materials for the digital economy. Beyond traditional applications, tin and indium products are widely used in semiconductor chips, 5G communications, new energy, national defense, and military industries, among other fields. With the vigorous development of China's digital economy, the tin and indium industry has vast growth potential. "It must be built, it must be ours, and we are very much looking forward to it," said Peng Jubo, Chairman of the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory, promoting the laboratory's development. He stated that tin and indium, as strategic and scarce resources, are ubiquitous and irreplaceable. It is understood that Yunnan Province's tin and indium industry has evident "strengths and weaknesses," and enhancing the core innovation capability of the industry is imperative. In terms of industry "strengths," multiple technologies at the front end of the mining, beneficiation, and smelting industry chain are leading both domestically and globally. However, in terms of industry "weaknesses," high-value-added products in the new materials sector face issues such as low production, weak market competitiveness, and low profitability. Among these, high-end solder and flux, as well as high-purity materials for semiconductors, are largely dependent on imports, making it difficult to ensure the security of the national strategic tin and indium resource supply chain. Meanwhile, the supply chain for high-end tin and indium new materials is rapidly shifting from external to internal, presenting a strategic development window. However, existing innovation platforms are not enough to support and lead the innovative development of the tin and indium industry. Establishing the Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory can not only leverage the "strengths" to further develop advanced exploration, mining, beneficiation, and smelting technologies and equipment, consolidating and maintaining global competitiveness, but also address the "weaknesses" by enhancing the independent innovation capability of tin and indium new materials, achieving collaborative innovation across the entire industry chain, and accelerating breakthroughs in high-value-added tin and indium "bottleneck" technologies, thereby significantly improving the resilience and security of the tin and indium industry chain and supply chain. "This will help accelerate the creation of a 100-billion-yuan 'world-class demonstration enterprise,' enhancing the international competitiveness and influence of China's tin and indium industry," said Peng Jubo. The Yunnan Tin and Indium Laboratory will focus on technological innovation, industrial innovation, development model innovation, institutional mechanism innovation, and talent mechanism innovation. It will conduct technical research across the entire tin and indium industry chain, build a comprehensive R&D system, and break through key "bottleneck" technologies such as high-end solder and flux, ITO targets, and high-purity materials for semiconductors. Only through the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation can the leap from "exporting raw materials" to "exporting solutions" be achieved. So, what is driving the transformation of Yunnan Tin? In the process of promoting the upgrading of traditional industries and the cultivation of emerging industries, AI technology is comprehensively penetrating from scientific research into commercial applications, becoming an important engine driving industrial transformation. "We are closely following this trend, deeply integrating AI technology with the tin-indium industry, and exploring new models of intelligent R&D and production," said a relevant person in charge of the Yunnan Tin-Indium Laboratory. Scientific research is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting from an empirical paradigm to a big data-driven paradigm. Yunnan Tin is undergoing a significant shift in its R&D model. Relying on the fifth paradigm of "intelligent computing + autonomous experimentation + big data," the Yunnan Tin-Indium Laboratory will take AI technology as its core driving force to fully promote the intelligent upgrading of the entire tin-indium industry chain, aiming to create an interdisciplinary, life cycle-covering intelligent development platform. This move will not only inject innovative vitality into Yunnan Tin but also bring unprecedented innovative momentum to the global tin-indium industry. China's non-ferrous metals industry is currently at a critical stage of enhancing its scale advantages, continuous structural adjustments, increased innovation capabilities, and green and intelligent manufacturing. Actively cultivating and developing new quality productive forces will further accelerate the transformation of the non-ferrous metals industry towards high-end, green, and intelligent development, bringing valuable opportunities for the industry's growth. This also requires more innovative achievements to move out of the laboratory and integrate into the industry chain. Currently, Yunnan Tin has established its position as a leading industry in both tin and indium, leveraging its abundant tin-indium resource reserves. Since 2005, Yunnan Tin has consistently ranked first globally in tin production and sales. In 2024, it held a 48% market share in the domestic tin metal market and a 25% global market share, possessing the entire industry chain for tin metal exploration, mining, beneficiation, smelting, and deep processing. "Overall, the tin-indium industry chain is long, involving multiple professional fields. Currently, the new materials sector is relatively weak. For example, the formulation technology for some tin alloy solders is still protected by foreign patents. However, we have made breakthroughs in this area, developing solder alloy formulations based on independent intellectual property rights, achieving import substitution," said Peng Jubo. The laboratory will promote the integration of the industry chain with the innovation chain, driving the construction of a sustainable development system where "science and technology incubate industries, and industries nurture science and technology." In the future, it will further establish an industry-sharing platform and continuously build an open innovation ecosystem. Through construction over the next 5 to 10 years, Yunnan Tin Group will establish a high-level domestic scientific and technological innovation hub characterized by breakthrough leadership, interdisciplinary integration, and comprehensive synthesis. The innovative development of the Yunnan Tin-Indium Laboratory will serve as a microcosm of China's traditional industries climbing to the top of the global value chain.When people observe tin-indium materials with an electron microscope, they see not only a landscape resembling the ravines on the moon, but also the trajectory of a nation's industrial struggle to scale the peak of global scientific and technological advancement.

In the long river of history, wires and cables, as the "blood vessels" of modern industry, have played a pivotal role in driving social progress. Since the dawn of electrification pierced the night of industrial civilization, these threads have been like the pulse of the times, delivering vitality and vigor to the global economy. We are in the grand context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where emerging fields such as smart cities, NEVs, and 5G communications are evolving rapidly. As an indispensable infrastructure, the technological innovation and ecological construction of wires and cables are particularly urgent. To strengthen communication and cooperation among peers in the wire and cable industry and to respond to future industrial changes, enhance the collaborative exchange of the industry chain, mutual understanding, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of industry-related policy directions and market development, SMM has joined hands with Shanghai Tongpin Gongzhen Information Technology Co., Ltd. to hold the "2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference and Wire and Cable Industry Exhibition" at the DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou Wuzhong on May 22-23, 2025 . The event will delve into the current status and future development trends of the wire and cable industry, promoting cooperation and exchange among related enterprises. We hope that through this conference, the complementary advantages within the industry can be fully utilized to jointly promote the healthy and sustainable development of the wire and cable industry. The conference will feature a series of high-quality forums and exhibitions, not only fostering deep cooperation between upstream and downstream sectors of the industry chain but also aiming to drive continuous progress across the entire industry through technological innovation. We look forward to working hand in hand with our peers to map out the future development blueprint of the industry! Click the registration form to sign up immediately, and we look forward to meeting you at the conference. Booth Number: B19 Digitalization, High Efficiency For the Wire and Cable Industry Creating an Intelligent Integrated Hedging Solution Shanghai Tongpin Gongzhen Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Tongpin Gongzhen") specializes in providing professional hedging information technology services to production, processing, and manufacturing enterprises. The company's "Zhibao Tong" product originates from the leading wire and cable industry, gathering universal needs of the industry and focusing on solving industry pain points. The system integrates functions such as futures-spot matching, trading, and risk control, helping enterprises achieve digital transformation in hedging operations and realize cost reduction and efficiency improvement. "Zhibao Tong" adopts an efficient communication framework and memory management technology, incorporating hedging-related businesses into standardized management processes, achieving interconnection among production, procurement, sales, futures, finance, and enterprise management, and driving the digital transformation of enterprises.The system focuses on hedging operations, aiming to reduce operational costs by streamlining the hedging process, shortening the hedging transmission chain, and optimizing the closed-loop management of hedging activities. Through the innovative application of material balance sheets, big data analysis, and modeling, it achieves intelligent risk control and enhances the overall effectiveness of hedging. "Zhibaotong" offers significant advantages. Its modular design simplifies hedging accounting and addresses the mismatch between revenue and costs. An auxiliary decision-making system is embedded in the management process to improve hedging outcomes. Advanced settlement algorithms and a multi-layered business framework enhance product scalability and maintainability. Contact Person: Tao Zheng Mobile: 186 2122 7977 Click here to register now for the 2025 SMM (3rd) Wire & Cable Industry Development Conference SMM Conference Contact Person Xiaolong Chen 18017089983 chenxiaolong@smm.cn

In the long river of history, wires and cables, as the "blood vessels" of modern industry, have played a pivotal role in driving social progress. Since the dawn of electrification pierced the night of industrial civilization, these strands of wire have been like the pulse of the times, delivering vitality and vigor to the global economy. We are in the grand context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where emerging fields such as smart cities, NEVs, and 5G communications are rapidly evolving. As an indispensable infrastructure, the technological innovation and ecosystem construction of wires and cables are particularly urgent. To strengthen the exchange and cooperation among peers in the wire and cable industry and to respond to future industrial changes, enhance the collaborative exchange of the industry chain, mutual understanding, and gain a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of relevant industry policy directions and market development, SMM has joined hands with Minfeng Cable Group Co., Ltd. to hold the "2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference and Wire and Cable Industry Exhibition" on May 22-23, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou Wuzhong . The event will delve into the current status and future development trends of the wire and cable industry, promoting cooperation and exchange among related enterprises. We hope that through this conference, the complementary advantages within the industry can be fully utilized to jointly promote the healthy and sustainable development of the wire and cable industry. The conference will feature a series of high-quality forums and exhibitions, not only fostering deep cooperation between upstream and downstream of the industry chain but also aiming to drive continuous progress across the entire industry through technological innovation. We look forward to working hand in hand with our peers to map out the future development blueprint of the industry! Click registration form to register immediately, and we look forward to meeting you at the conference. Booth Number: A3 Minfeng Cable, the People's Choice Minfeng Cable Group Co., Ltd. was established in 2008, covering an area of 69,000 m² with a building area of 36,000 m² and a registered capital of 560 million yuan. It has over 300 employees, more than 30 production lines, and over 100 detection equipment, with an annual production capacity of 2 billion yuan. The company now governs five specialized production companies, over 200 cooperative manufacturers, and has established more than 300 sales companies and authorized dealerships nationwide, forming a large-scale group enterprise that integrates raw material production to finished product sales. The main products include: special cables for subways and light rails, special cables for wind power generation, special control cables for aerospace, energy-saving and environmental protection high-strength and high-conductivity aluminum alloy cables, silicone rubber and fluoroplastic high-temperature resistant special cables, special cables for oil exploration submersible pumps, rubber-sheathed flexible cables, various high and low voltage mining cables, welding machine cables, high and low voltage cross-linked power cables, overhead insulated cables, plastic power cables, prefabricated branch cables, control cables, overhead conductors, special cables for cable TV, computer cables, compensation cables, wiring cables, and various special shielded cables, fire-resistant cables, shield machine cables, tinned copper wires, and various specifications of optical copper wires and polymer materials. Minfeng Cable Group Co., Ltd. took the lead in obtaining ISO9001 International Quality Management System Certification, OHSAS18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification, ISO14001 Environmental Management System Certification, national CCC mandatory certification, and safety mark certification for mining products. It has been honored as a State Grid Corporation of China network access enterprise, a high-tech enterprise in Hebei province, a specialized, sophisticated, unique, and innovative "little giant" enterprise, an enterprise meeting the standards for work safety standardization, a double-excellence demonstration unit for public satisfaction and quality integrity during the National Quality Month, an AAA-level enterprise in Hebei province that prioritizes quality and keeps promises, a province-wide enterprise with stable quality standards, an AAA-level credit enterprise in enterprise credit evaluation, and many other accolades. The product quality and reputation are underwritten by Ping An Insurance Company of China. Minfeng Cable Group Co., Ltd. adheres to the business philosophy of "building a reputation with integrity, enhancing the team through management, creating a brand with quality, and expanding the market with service." Minfeng Cable Group Co., Ltd. boasts strong technical capabilities, advanced production processes, and comprehensive detection equipment. The quality of its products has consistently maintained a leading position within the industry. The company's series of products have been widely applied in industries such as electric power, subways and light rail, railways, wind power generation, aerospace, steel, petroleum, mining, chemicals, military industry, construction, machinery manufacturing, cement, papermaking, and home appliances. These products are popular in over 30 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, and some are exported to countries and regions such as Southeast Asia and Russia. Contact Information Wang Yiguang 152 9088 7205 Click here to participate immediately 2025 SMM (3rd) Wire and Cable Industry Development Conference SMM Conference Contact Person Chen Xiaolong 180 1708 9983 chenxiaolong@smm.cn