New-materials institute to serve emerging industries

The Jinwan New Materials Research Institute is to be completed before the Nov 6-11 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. The progress was announced at an executive meeting of the district government on Aug 1.

In concert with the Harbin Institute of Technology Zhuhai Campus, the 100-million-yuan ($15.6-million) facility will advance new materials through cooperation with specialized high-end talents and teams from domestic and international universities and R&D organizations.

The institute comprises some current industrial plants and dormitories at Dingjiawan Industrial Park off West Airport Road in Sanzao Town. It has total floorage of 23,000 sq m (5.7 acres) and encompasses an international joint research center, industry incubator, talent service and testing centers, achievement exhibition hall, production demonstration area, and talent departments, among other resources.

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It will eventually create 500 jobs, according to an official.

Jinwan's strategic emerging industries of aviation and aerospace, biomedicine, and new energy have created a large demand for new materials.