On August 29, 2024, Li Xin, Vice President of the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, led a delegation to conduct a research visit at Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (AEE). Accompanying the visit were Chen Changgan, Deputy Director of the Industrial Development Department at the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology; Liao Jiayin, Director of the Industrial Development Department; and Li Mengyu, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing General Factory Co., Ltd.

Under the warm hospitality of AEE Chairman Zhang Xinyun and General Manager Yang Guoshun, Li Xin and his delegation visited the production frontlines. They conducted an on-site inspection of the research, development, and manufacturing facilities for Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) equipment, observing the processing procedures and finished products of the AFSD machinery.

Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) was jointly developed by AEE and the Institute for the Development and Quality, Macau (IDQ). As a branch of AFSD manufacturing technology, this technique has gained prominence in the manufacturing industry due to its unique advantages. It employs a composite process combining friction, extrusion, and friction stirring to achieve micro-forging of materials, representing an evolution and extension of Friction Stir Welding (FSW). This technology offers advantages such as no melting, high deposition efficiency, and superior performance. It significantly enhances processing efficiency and material utilization while ensuring product mechanical properties and precision. It demonstrates distinct advantages in the efficient manufacturing of large structural components.

Li Xin and his delegation highly commended AEE's groundbreaking achievements in the field of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD), noting that these innovations not only solidify AEE's leading position within the industry but also lay a solid foundation for the market promotion and application of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD).

Li Xin and his delegation toured AFSD's equipment and products:

Subsequently, Yang Guoshun provided Li Xin and his delegation with a comprehensive report on AEE's current industrial development status. He highlighted key achievements in industrial operations, outcomes of market expansion and external cooperation, steady progress on major tasks, and subsequent work plans. Attendees engaged in a lively discussion covering multiple aspects including the company's operational performance, future development plans, and capital operation strategies.

Yang Guoshun briefed Li Xin and his delegation on the development of the industry.

After hearing the report, Li Xin expressed high recognition and affirmation for AEE's achievements. He explicitly pointed out that AEE has not only solidified its leading position within the industry but is also continuously strengthening this advantage. Particularly in the field of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) R&D, AEE's forward-looking planning and innovative investments have yielded significant results. He stressed that in addressing current challenges to the company's development, it is essential to adopt a future-oriented mindset to solve present problems. This requires courageously confronting issues head-on, implementing precise measures, focusing relentlessly on primary contradictions, and resolving key issues to drive the resolution of other conflicts. Simultaneously, he encouraged AEE to maintain its robust momentum in technological R&D, continuously enhance operational management standards, and ensure the company remains unshakable in the face of intense market competition.

AEE will leverage this research initiative to further intensify technological innovation, optimize operational management processes, and expand market collaboration opportunities, striving tirelessly to achieve higher-quality development goals.