Anhui Wanyu Machinery Equipment Technology
Friction stir welding equipment and technology services.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | CNY100m | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Anhui Wanyu Machinery Equipment Technology, operating under the brand 'Wanzhou Welding' (万洲焊接), is a high-tech enterprise specializing in friction stir welding (FSW) technology. The company was founded in 2015 by Dr. Wan Long, a professor and doctoral supervisor at Harbin Institute of Technology. Wan Long developed a passion for FSW during his university years, publishing his first paper on a self-supporting friction stir welding method as an undergraduate. After his master's graduation and receiving a 5 million RMB angel investment, he established Harbin Wanzhou Welding Technology Co., Ltd. to commercialize his research.
The company develops and produces intelligent FSW equipment, including robotic workstations and CNC-FSW hybrid milling solutions. Its products are designed for welding non-ferrous metals like aluminum, magnesium, and copper, catering to industries that are shifting towards lightweight materials, such as aerospace, shipbuilding, rail transit, new energy vehicles, and 5G communications. For instance, its robotic equipment holds a significant share of the market for hydrogen fuel cell electric stack housing. Wanzhou Welding's offerings include teaching-version portable FSW machines, standardized 2D FSW machines, and specialized welding tools. One of its key technologies is a constant pressure stationary shoulder FSW, which allows for high-speed welding with low heat input, resulting in superior weld quality.
Headquartered in Anhui, the company has expanded its operations, establishing a presence in Kunshan to better serve the Yangtze River Delta region. The research and development team, largely composed of talent from Harbin Institute of Technology, constitutes over 30% of the company's staff. The business model focuses on providing one-stop technical services, from R&D and manufacturing to offering comprehensive welding solutions and technical support.
Keywords: friction stir welding, FSW, welding equipment, intelligent welding, robotic welding, CNC welding, non-ferrous metal welding, aluminum welding, lightweight manufacturing, aerospace, new energy vehicles, rail transit, Wan Long, Harbin Institute of Technology, Wanzhou Welding, advanced manufacturing, solid-state welding, welding automation, specialty welding, joining technologies