A Robotic Intelligent Zinc-Aluminum Coating Line Wins Science and Technology Progress Award

Shisheng Group showcased its robotic intelligent zinc-aluminum coating line at the 2026 Military Surface Engineering Technology Conference, where it won the Science and Technology Progress Award.

April 22-24, 2026, Chengdu, Sichuan. A major industry event focusing on innovation in military surface engineering technology was held as scheduled. The “2026 Military Surface Engineering Technology Conference and the Second Member Representative Conference of the Science and Technology Equipment Branch,” hosted by the China Surface Engineering Association, was held here. The conference, themed “Low-Carbon Leadership, Digital Empowerment, and Integrated Development,” brought together top enterprises and research institutes from the aerospace, shipbuilding, marine corrosion protection, military, and science and technology equipment fields across the country to discuss technological innovation and plan for industrial development.

Focusing on Military Surface Engineering, Building a High Ground for National Defense Science and Technology

This conference was hosted by the China Surface Engineering Association and co-organized by the Science and Technology Equipment Branch and the Science and Technology Working Committee of the China Surface Engineering Association, the Sichuan Provincial Surface Engineering Industry Association, and AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd. The conference adopted a “1+1+N+Exhibition” format, encompassing multiple sections including the Member Representative Conference, opening ceremony and keynote report, thematic forums, and an exhibition of advanced technologies in the surface engineering industry.

The conference, themed "Low-Carbon Leadership, Digital Empowerment, and Integrated Development," delved into the innovative breakthroughs and industrial applications of surface engineering technology in the military, aerospace, and equipment manufacturing sectors. During the conference, delegates also visited AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group Co., Ltd., to observe firsthand the cutting-edge processes and advanced management experience in the aviation manufacturing field. This grand event was not only a feast of technical exchange but also an important platform for promoting collaborative cooperation across the upstream and downstream industrial and supply chains.

As the conference theme revealed, driven by both "dual-carbon" goals and the wave of intelligentization, military surface engineering is ushering in unprecedented development opportunities.

Shisheng Group Wins Science and Technology Progress Award

Shisheng Group shone brightly during the technology awards ceremony.

With its "Robotic Intelligent Zinc-Aluminum Coating Line" project, Changzhou Meixin Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shisheng Group, successfully passed the rigorous review of the China Surface Engineering Association Science and Technology Award Review Committee and won the "2025 China Surface Engineering Association Science and Technology Progress Award."

More notably, Zhang Fangjian and Cui Shuangshuang, Executive Directors of Shisheng Group, as the project's completers, jointly received this prestigious industry award. This signifies that Shisheng Group's technological innovation capabilities and research strength in the field of surface engineering have been recognized at the highest level in the industry.

The prestige of this award is self-evident. According to public information, the China Surface Engineering Association Science and Technology Award is a social science and technology award registered with the National Science and Technology Awards Office (Registration No.: 0284), and is an important science and technology award in my country's surface engineering field. The award has strict review standards; applicant projects must have their overall technology applied for more than one year, and must have a scientific and technological achievement appraisal report or technical testing report issued by an authoritative institution.

Shisheng Group's award is a high recognition of its technological innovation capabilities and research strength in the field of surface engineering. Behind this honor lies the hard work and outstanding wisdom of the project team, and also highlights the company's significant breakthroughs in related technology research and development and application.

Analysis of the Robotic Intelligent Zinc-Aluminum Coating Line

So, what makes the "Robotic Intelligent Zinc-Aluminum Coating Line," which won this prestigious industry award, so outstanding?

Intelligent Upgrade, Leading Digital Transformation

This production line deeply integrates robotics and intelligent control technologies, achieving full automation from workpiece loading and coating to curing and unloading. The robot precisely positions the coating trajectory using contour following, achieving an equipment utilization rate of over 90%, far exceeding the 50% level of traditional coating equipment. The intelligent control system allows for one-click access and real-time monitoring of process parameters, and production data is traceable, analyzable, and optimizable.

Green and Environmentally Friendly Technology, Practicing the Low-Carbon Concept

As a flagship product of Shisheng Group, this production line uses a chromium-free environmentally friendly formula with water as the dispersion medium, resulting in near-zero VOC emissions. Only water vapor evaporates during the coating process, and the closed-loop circulation design ensures a 97% recovery rate of unattached coating. This technological approach perfectly aligns with the conference theme of "Low-Carbon Leadership" and meets the increasingly stringent environmental protection requirements for military equipment.

Wide Military Applications, Supporting the Upgrading of National Defense Equipment

Shisheng Group's products are widely used in aerospace, defense industry, automotive, high-speed rail, wind power, and marine engineering. From fastener corrosion protection to key component coatings, the "Robotic Intelligent Zinc-Aluminum Coating Line" serves the high-quality development of the national defense science and technology industry with its superior salt spray corrosion resistance, coating uniformity, and production efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators at a Glance:

Fully automated process with precise robotic contour positioning

Equipment utilization rate exceeding 90%, far exceeding the industry average

Chromium-free environmentally friendly formula, near-zero VOC emissions

Coating recycling rate up to 97%, leading material utilization in the industry

Shisheng's Technological Accumulation and Industry Contribution

Founded in 1995, Shisheng Group is a global provider of surface engineering treatment system solutions, with business spanning over 80 countries and regions worldwide. After nearly 30 years of dedicated development, Shisheng has transformed from a single equipment manufacturer into a technology-driven enterprise with independent core technologies.

In the military industry, Shisheng's technology and products have served numerous key military units and supporting enterprises. The company's client list includes leading international companies such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Ford, and TRW Automotive Group.

Shisheng Group's core advantages are concentrated in the following aspects:

Technological Innovation Capability: With nearly 20 years of experience in the surface coating industry, the company has successfully overcome technical barriers in the field of chromium-free environmentally friendly coatings, reaching an internationally leading level. It maintains a high annual R&D investment, having obtained over 30 invention patents, over 40 utility model patents, and over 20 software copyrights. Its success in overcoming technical barriers in the field of chromium-free environmentally friendly coatings has brought it to an internationally leading level.

Green Manufacturing Concept: The company adheres to the corporate goal of "making the atmosphere fresh, the sky blue, and the rivers and mountains green," and is committed to promoting the surface engineering industry towards a green, low-carbon, and sustainable development. It has also been awarded the title of "Sustainable Development Enterprise in China's Surface Engineering Industry" by the China Surface Engineering Association.

Global Service Network: The "Shisheng Global Call Center" is located in Shanghai, establishing a global after-sales service network to ensure timely and professional technical support for customers.

Deep Collaboration between Shisheng and Industry Associations: As an important member unit of the China Surface Engineering Association, Shisheng Group maintains a long-term and in-depth cooperative relationship with the association.

In August 2024, at the 40th Anniversary Summit Forum of China's Surface Engineering Industry, Shisheng Group was awarded the title of "Sustainable Development Enterprise in China's Surface Engineering Industry," and Zhang Fangjian, Executive Director of Shisheng Group, also received the honor of "Outstanding Youth in China's Surface Engineering Industry."

In November 2025, at the 2025 China Surface Engineering Association Zinc-Aluminum Coating Industry Summit themed "Innovation-Driven, Quality-Leading the Future," Zhang Fangjian was invited to host the industry's annual dinner. His composed and dignified demeanor and witty and appropriate speech showcased Shisheng Group's influence and positive image within the industry.

This latest award for scientific and technological progress at the 2026 Military Surface Engineering Technology Conference marks a deeper level of collaborative innovation in the cooperation between Shisheng Group and industry associations.

With technology at its core, contributing to the high-quality development of national defense science and technology.

Although the 2026 Military Surface Engineering Technology Conference has concluded, the theme of "Low-Carbon Leadership, Digital Empowerment, and Integrated Development" will continue to guide the industry forward.

Shisheng Group won the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China Surface Engineering Association for its "Robotic Intelligent Zinc-Aluminum Coating Line." Zhang Fangjian and Cui Shuangshuang, as the project's leaders, received this honor and made a brilliant appearance at the conference. This achievement not only showcased the company's technological strength in intelligent coating and green coating fields but also demonstrated its firm commitment to contributing to the high-quality development of the national defense science and technology industry.

Military surface engineering is crucial to equipment performance and national security. In this track full of opportunities and challenges, Shisheng Group will continue to uphold the philosophy of "technology as the core and service as the foundation," continuously increasing R&D investment, promoting technological innovation and industrial application, and contributing "Shisheng strength" to the high-quality development of the national defense science and technology industry and equipment manufacturing industry.

Technology as the core, serving national defense; green as the wings, creating the future.

2026 Military Surface Engineering Technology Conference, Shisheng invites you to embark on a new journey!