Seminar on Mg Alloy Equipment & Industrialization Frontiers Held

On April 21, as a key concurrent event of YIZUMI CONNECT 2026, the seminar titled "The Evolution of Magnesium, The Dawn of a Lighter Future — Seminar on Breakthroughs in Magnesium Alloy Equipment and Frontiers of Industrialization" is successfully held at Nanxun DEEFLY Hotel, Nanxun, Zhejiang. Focusing on national strategies for magnesium alloys, alloy material development, breakthroughs in equipment technology, and industrial implementation, the seminar brings together leading experts from across the entire industrial chain spanning industry, academia, research, and application. Together, they explore new trends, new equipment, and new applications in Thixomolding technology, injecting fresh momentum into the industry’s high-quality development.

The seminar is chaired by Professor Peng Liming of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Dr. Zhou Jun, Director and CTO of YIZUMI, and General Manager of YIZUMI Die Casting Machine Division, delivers the opening remarks. Centered on the theme of "Breakthroughs in Thixomolding Equipment Technology and Comprehensive Collaboration Across the Industrial Chain", the seminar presents a highly informative and substantial technical exchange.

| In-Depth Sharing Across the Entire Value Chain

Decoding New Pathways for Magnesium Alloy Industrialization

The agenda covers key links across the entire industrial chain, including national strategies for Thixomolding, cutting-edge technologies, material development, mold processes, equipment development, simulation optimization, joining technologies, and corrosion protection. A number of industry experts share their latest achievements, bringing large-scale production scenarios within tangible reach.

| National Strategy and Application Innovation

Building a Strong Foundation for Industrial Development

Professor Jiang Bin, Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys and professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, delivers a presentation titled "Design and Component Development of Thixomolding". He introduces the national strategy for magnesium alloys, as well as the latest developments in Thixomolding in alloy material design, magnesium alloy wheel development, and broader application;

Dr. Wang Zhuo of Baowu Magnesium Technology Co., Ltd. presents "Development and Expanded Applications of New Injection-Molded Magnesium Alloy Materials". In his report, he shares the development of molding materials and solution approaches for semi-solid injection molding, along with reflections under the new market environment on semi-solid injection molding technology, materials, large structural components, and thick-wall parts.

| Process and Equipment Upgrades

Breaking Through the Bottlenecks of Integrated Die Casting

Mr. Zhang Xiaoyan, Rotating Chairman of the Mold Committee of the China Foundry Association and Chairman of Tianzheng Mould Co., Ltd., delivers a presentation titled "Development and Application of Magnesium Alloy Molds in Automotive Lightweighting". Focusing on challenges in the design, manufacturing, and service life optimization of magnesium alloy molds for automotive lightweighting applications, he shares proven and mature solutions;

Mr. Chen Yong, Product Manager for Thixomolding Machine of YIZUMI Die Casting Machine Division, presents "Development and Application of Ultra-Large Integrated Magnesium Alloy Injection Molding Equipment". His presentation highlights YIZUMI's technological breakthroughs and industrialization progress in ultra-large integrated magnesium alloy die casting equipment, demonstrating the strong capabilities of domestically developed equipment in driving industry upgrading.

| Joining Technologies and Simulation

Unlocking Critical Links in Industrialization

Mr. Zhao Junjie, Technical Director of HARDY, shares "The Latest Progress in Magnesium Alloy Joining Technologies". Addressing pain points in the joining of magnesium alloy components during assembly, he introduces advanced joining processes and practical engineering application cases;

Mr. Liang Zhenyu, General Manager of C3P Software, delivers a presentation titled "Thixomolding: From Virtual Simulation to Mass Production", covering key questions such as whether digital simulation is necessary for Thixomolding; whether it can achieve accurate results; how it should be carried out, and how results should be interpreted. He explains the application value of simulation technology in process optimization, defect prediction, and efficiency improvement, offering companies new ideas for reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

| Post-Processing Assurance

Addressing Key Pain Points in Magnesium Alloy Applications

Mr. Yu Huangbo, General Manager of JITECH MAG, shares "Low-Cost, High-Corrosion-Resistance Technology for Anti-Corrosion Treatment of Magnesium Alloy Products". In response to the industry-wide challenge of poor corrosion resistance in magnesium alloys, he introduces the development achievements and application results of a new anti-corrosion passivation technology, providing reliable support for the long-term stable use of magnesium alloy components.

| Landmark Signing Marks a New Chapter in Industrial Collaboration

At the close of the seminar comes the highlight of the event, the strategic signing ceremony for 60 Thixomolding machines between YIZUMI and Yingtai Magnesium. Witnessed by all attendees, Mr. Dong Fei, Director and General Manager of Jiangsu Yingtai Magnesium Co., Ltd., and Dr. Zhou Jun, Director and CTO of YIZUMI, and General Manager of YIZUMI Die Casting Machine Division, jointly attend the signing ceremony. The two parties will carry out in-depth cooperation in the collaborative development of Thixomolding equipment and materials, as well as market promotion and industrial application, joining forces to accelerate the large-scale commercialization of Thixomolding technology.

The seminar concludes successfully in a vibrant atmosphere of exchange. Combining forward-looking insight with practical value, the seminar not only creates a platform for in-depth communication across industry, academia, research, and application, but also sets a benchmark for collaborative industry development through the signing of a concrete strategic partnership.

The organizers also prepares a distinctive gift for the participants, a bottle opener produced live at YIZUMI CONNECT 2026 using dual-point hot runner technology. Looking ahead, YIZUMI will continue to focus on the lightweight magnesium alloy sector and, through technological innovation and industrial collaboration, promote the application of magnesium-powered technologies across more fields, helping drive the industry toward a lighter future defined by greater efficiency and sustainability.