On February 6th, Xinda Transformer Co., Ltd. marked a significant step in its innovation journey by formalizing strategic industry-academia partnerships with Shandong University and Liaocheng University at a signing ceremony held under the theme “Empowering through Knowledge, Starting a New Chapter.”

The event brought together leaders from academia, government, and industry. Attendees included Professor Wang Xinghua from the School of Electrical Engineering of Shandong University; Dr. Cui Xining and Dr. Zheng Wanxiao from the School of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Liaocheng University; along with officials from local government science and technology departments and economic development zones. Xinda Transformer was represented by key members of its core management team.

Building a Bridge from Research to Industry

In his opening address, Xinda’s management warmly welcomed the guests and outlined the vision behind the collaboration. As a high-tech enterprise dedicated to the transformer industry, Xinda Transformer views technological innovation as its core driver. These partnerships aim to integrate the universities’ research resources and academic talent with the company’s industrial foundation and market insights. The goal is to establish an integrated “industry-academia-research-application” system. This framework will provide a practical platform for translating academic research into real-world applications while simultaneously strengthening the company’s technological foundation for high-quality development.

A Shared Vision for Progress

Representatives from both universities then spoke. Professor Wang Xinghua and Dr. Cui Xining highlighted their respective institutions’ research capabilities and technical strengths in transformer-related fields. They expressed strong expectations for the collaboration, confident that it would create a mutually beneficial synergy to accelerate the commercialization of research成果 and advance industrial technology.

Government officials extended their congratulations on the partnership, pledging full support in terms of guidance and policy to facilitate the projects and ensure their successful implementation.

Formalizing the Partnership

The ceremony culminated in the formal signing of the cooperation agreements between Xinda Transformer and each university, accompanied by the exchange of commemorative plaques—a moment met with applause from all attendees, signifying the official commencement of this substantive collaboration.

Looking Ahead: A Commitment to Shared Growth

In concluding remarks, Xinda’s leadership stated that this signing represents a new starting point. The company is committed to deepening comprehensive research cooperation with both universities, optimizing resource allocation, and accelerating project outcomes. This initiative aims to make a substantial contribution to the industrial transformation, technological innovation, and professional talent cultivation in the Dongchangfu District and greater Liaocheng area, jointly writing a promising new chapter in integrated industry-academia development.