From June 27 to 30, the global welding and cutting extravaganza—the 26th BEIJING ESSEN WELDING & CUTTING FAIR—grandly unfolded at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (AEE) made a stunning debut with its groundbreaking new products, drawing enthusiastic attention from attendees and media alike! Researcher Lu Daming, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, along with Researcher Song Tianhu, former Supervisor of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, visited the booth. They were joined by Professor Lap Mou Tam, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Society for Corrosion and Protection (CSCP) and Chairman of the Institute for the Development and Quality, Macau (IDQ), for guidance and exchange.

Director Mei Yi (second from left), AEE General Manager Yang Guoshun (third from left), Researcher Lu Daming (fourth from left), Researcher Song Tianhu (fifth from left), Professor Lap Mou Tam (fourth from right), and Director Luan Dakai (third from right) in a group photo.

Group photo of AEE and IDQ teams

AEE Booth

New Equipment New Materials New Opportunities

Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) Composite Fabrication Test Station

During the Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair, the star attraction at the AEE booth was undoubtedly the Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) Composite Forming Test Station. This equipment, jointly developed by AEE and IDQ through technological breakthroughs, enables Friction Stir Welding (FSW), Friction Overlay Welding, and Solid-state Additive Manufacturing for various metallic materials. It also provides real-time, high-frequency monitoring of temperature, torque, and pressure during the manufacturing process. Featuring a modular design for flexible functional configurations, the equipment will significantly advance fundamental research and process exploration in China's solid-state friction forming technology. The exhibited equipment received an order from a Guangdong-based client during the exhibition, marking AEE as the world's first comprehensive manufacturer of intelligent solid-state forming technology equipment.

• Data Acquisition and Visualization: The system collects data such as temperature, pressure, torque, speed, and position during solid-state manufacturing, enabling users to adjust and optimize production processes.
• Modular Design: Tailored to diverse research needs, the equipment offers personalized customization through modular selection and specialized feature development.
• Dedicated HMI Configuration: Designed for intelligent solid-state manufacturing development, it enhances user experience and operational efficiency.
• Multi-user platform support: Capable of handling multiple users and tasks simultaneously, improving overall system performance and operational effectiveness.

Solid-Phase Friction Composite Molding Test Station:

Type C Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Equipment

Equipped with an intelligent welding quality online inspection system

With the widespread adoption of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology, the FSW process has matured significantly. Consequently, the focus has shifted from isolated technological applications to achieving high-intelligence and high-reliability implementation throughout the entire production process. To enhance user experience and elevate equipment intelligence, AEE has dedicated itself to developing an online welding quality inspection system. This system provides real-time monitoring of tool wear data and weld surface quality information, thereby improving product yield rates and reducing resource wastage. The exhibited equipment was ordered by a Chongqing-based client during the exhibition period, marking the first domestic commercial application of AEE's pioneering intelligent online welding quality inspection system.

Intelligent Welding Quality Inspection System

Welding · Smart Manufacturing · Future

Expert Forum: Dialogue with Industry Leaders

The expert forum themed “Welding · Smart Manufacturing · Future” made a grand debut at the AEE booth. The company cordially invited industry leaders in Friction Stir Welding (FSW) to deliver presentations covering FSW applications, quality inspection, and project achievements. The forum drew a large crowd of attendees, generating enthusiastic on-site responses and offering a rare opportunity for direct dialogue with industry experts.

The excitement kept building, drawing huge crowds.

The booth was eye-catching at the venue.

Additionally, the exhibition showcased the latest achievements in Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology, deepening attendees' understanding of FSW processes and applications. The series of stirring tools on display—including aluminum alloy single-shoulder, double-shoulder, retractable-shoulder, and stationary-shoulder models—drew numerous visitors to pause and explore. The booth was bustling with activity, filled with excitement. AEE's professional engineering team enthusiastically welcomed every visitor seeking consultation, explaining product advantages and technological innovations while attentively listening to user feedback and requirements. The equipment demonstration area was particularly lively, where domestic and international partners experienced solid-state friction forming technology and online quality inspection technology firsthand. This garnered unanimous praise from attendees regarding AEE's product quality, functionality, and performance.

Sample and Mixing Tools Display Area

The three-and-a-half-day exhibition and exchange flew by in the blink of an eye, yet we gained immensely. By participating in this most influential international platform for the welding industry, we gained a clearer understanding of the vibrant vitality and vast prospects demonstrated by intelligent welding applications.

We extend our gratitude to our friends in the welding and cutting industry for your presence and for your support and trust in AEE. Moving forward, we will continue to uphold our mission of “Creating a Better Life Through Green Welding and Empowering National Development Through Intelligent Manufacturing.” We remain dedicated to industry applications, continuously enhancing product quality and service standards to deliver superior Friction Stir Welding (FSW) equipment and solutions for our users. We are committed to contributing to the rapid advancement of intelligent manufacturing in China.