GUi-based firm drives automotive innovation with MRF technology

Making strides in interconnection and intelligent technology, Zhongke Qingbang Technology (Anhui) is pioneering automotive advancements through magnetorheological (MRF) technology.

Located in the Grand Union of Innovation (GUi) in Hefei, Zhongke Qingbang is redefining the driving experience by enabling cars to perceive road conditions, adapt to environments, and understand drivers.

The company, founded by experts from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), focuses on the industrial application of MRF technology. It has broken foreign monopolies by developing high-performance MR fluids and intelligent equipment technologies, securing several patents.

GUi has played a pivotal role in Zhongke Qingbang's success. The superb technological innovation environment, resource advantages, and policy benefits provided by GUi attracted the company to settle in this thriving tech hub and continue to empower the company to utilize services and tools coming along with the platform. GUi has also provided direct supportive funding to the company.

Speaking of GUi’srole in the company's growth, Sun Shuaishuai, the founder of the company, said that after settling down in GUi, the company received support from GUi's high-level talent entrepreneurship policies, securing over 5 million yuan ($690,420) in industry guidance funds and financial support. GUi also assigned specialists to liaise with the company, actively bringing the company necessary resources and offering promotion service. The company benefits not only from top-tier business operation support services but also from a broad platform for industrial development.

"We are grateful for the continuous support and assistance provided by GUi," said Sun in an interview.

The collaboration with the USTC Advanced Research Institute and Xiaoxian County Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Center, coupled with government support, has been instrumental in achieving breakthroughs in MRF technology industrialization.

Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its market presence, explore deeper applications of the technology, and develop MRF robots and exoskeletons. It aims to list on the STAR Market within five to 10 years.

Zhongke Qingbang's innovative products, such as high anti-settling MR fluid, vehicle MR dampers and control systems, and MR seat suspension systems, reveal their potential in the automotive industry. The company's pursuit of technological innovation aligns seamlessly with GUi’s mission to foster groundbreaking advancements and economic development in Hefei.