[FFTV] Inspired by the path of ceramics, we also aspire to soar together! Guizhou Tuoyuan visited the Functional Ceramics Laboratory at Guizhou University, jointly embarking on a new journey of industry-academia-research collaboration!

In the golden autumn of October, ripe fruits hang heavy on the branches.

On October 14, 2025, Mr. Peng, General Manager of Guizhou Tuoyuan Sensitive Component Co., Ltd., along with his core team, visited our institute specifically to tour the Functional Ceramic Materials and Devices Laboratory, led by Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang from the School of Big Data and Information Engineering. The purpose of this visit was to gain an in-depth understanding of our institute’s progress in both fundamental research and application development of functional ceramic materials, and to jointly explore new avenues for deepened cooperation between academia and industry. Guided warmly by Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang and her team members, Mr. Peng and his delegation first arrived at the laboratory’s location in the Boxue Building on the East Campus.

The first stop was the graduate student studio of Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang’s research team: In this academically vibrant workspace, the graduate students were deeply immersed in their respective research projects. Mr. Peng and his delegation listened with great interest as the students presented their interim findings on topics such as the design of functional ceramic materials and computational simulations. They expressed admiration for the students’ solid professional competence and spirit of exploration.

Next, the group visited the ferroelectric instrument laboratory adjacent to the studio. The lab is equipped with advanced testing systems for ferroelectric and dielectric properties. Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang gave a detailed introduction to the lab’s capabilities in characterizing the performance of functional ceramic materials such as ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, and pyroelectrics, as well as the critical importance of these key parameters for the development of sensitive components. General Peng carefully observed the operation of the equipment and frequently nodded in agreement.

Afterward, everyone moved to the electronic ceramic materials preparation laboratory on the ground floor. This lab is responsible for key process steps ranging from powder synthesis and shaping to high-temperature sintering. Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang highlighted the lab’s extensive expertise in precision-controlled ceramic material preparation techniques, particularly its cutting-edge work on developing new material systems tailored to the demands of high-performance sensing components. The meticulous process—from raw materials all the way to finished products—left a deep impression on the visiting guests.

On the second stop of their itinerary, President Peng and his delegation drove to Chongli Building—the main hub of the college located on the West Campus. Here, Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang highlighted the college’s advanced, large-scale precision analytical instruments, including the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the X-ray diffractometer (XRD). She provided a detailed explanation of these instruments’ irreplaceable role in analyzing the microstructure of materials and identifying material phases, as well as how they provide robust support for research into the relationship among composition, structure, and properties of functional ceramic materials. President Peng and his delegation closely observed the operation of these cutting-edge, high-precision instruments and expressed high appreciation for the college’s state-of-the-art research facilities.

Sincerely hope to jointly usher in a new chapter of cooperation.

The entire visit and exchange process was marked by a warm and harmonious atmosphere. General Peng highly praised the solid research achievements made by Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang’s team in the field of functional ceramic materials, as well as the laboratory’s sophisticated instrumentation and equipment, and the rigorous and pragmatic research attitude of both teachers and students.

During the subsequent symposium and exchange, General Peng sincerely expressed her strong desire to strengthen cooperation between the university and the enterprise. She pointed out that Guizhou Tuoyuan, a high-tech company specializing in the R&D and production of sensitive components, deeply recognizes that high-performance functional ceramic materials are the crucial foundation for breakthroughs in the performance of core components. The research team led by Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang boasts profound academic expertise and a robust experimental platform in this field—qualities that align closely with Tuoyuan’s industrial needs and technological development directions. She looks forward to future substantive industry-academia-research collaborations between the two sides in multiple areas, including new material development, process optimization, device design, and talent cultivation, so as to jointly advance breakthroughs in core technologies and accelerate the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of the local economy.

Associate Professor Zeng Fangfang warmly welcomed the visit of Mr. Peng and his delegation, and expressed gratitude to Tuoyuan Company for its attention to and recognition of the laboratory’s work. He emphasized that serving the development of local industries is a vital mission for university researchers. The Functional Ceramics Laboratory boasts a solid research foundation and extensive technical expertise, and we are greatly looking forward to collaborating with outstanding enterprises like Guizhou Tuoyuan—companies that are committed to technological advancement and possess promising market prospects. By working together, we can accelerate and enhance the application of our laboratory’s cutting-edge research findings in industrial practice, thereby establishing a virtuous cycle of “basic research—applied development—industrialization.”

This visit and exchange not only deepened Guizhou Tuoyuan’s understanding of Guizhou University’s expertise in functional ceramics research, but also built a bridge of communication and trust between the university and the enterprise. Both sides are full of confidence in the prospects for future cooperation and unanimously agreed to maintain close communication going forward and actively promote the implementation and establishment of specific collaborative projects.