This spring, Darnal Intelligent and Central South University have composed a new chapter in their partnership.
Invited by the Japan Nonferrous Metals Association, Associate Professor Li Minggang from Central South University, a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, recently traveled to Japan to attend the Spring Conference of the Japan Precious Metals Annual Meeting held at Chiba Institute of Technology. Darnal Intelligent's CEO, Liang Jianjun, was recommended by Central South University to accompany him.
▲ CEO Liang Jianjun (right) with Associate Professor Li Minggang at the entrance of the conference
It is reported that the conference representatives were mostly executives and R&D engineers from large enterprises in Japan's nonferrous industry, as well as research teams from renowned universities.
On the opening day of the conference on the 12th, a "golden gift" from China was presented-CEO Liang Jianjun and Associate Professor Li Minggang jointly took the stage to share "The Latest Advances in Automation of Precious Metal Recovery and Refining in China."
Interestingly, Associate Professor Li Minggang, who is fluent in English and Japanese, temporarily acted as a translator, facilitating smooth communication between the CEO and the Japanese counterparts.
▲ CEO and Associate Professor Li Minggang jointly delivered a speech
During subsequent discussions, the Japanese counterparts expressed their astonishment and high praise for the rapid construction speed and high quality of China's precious metal smart factories.
They also inquired about the biggest problems and difficulties encountered in the construction of smart factories, reflecting the Japanese mindset and spirit of inquiry.
▲ CEO with Professor Tsukihashi Fumitaka, former president of the Japan Nonferrous Metals Association (right)
Looking at this annual meeting, unlike similar events in China that often showcase achievements, the Japan Precious Metals Annual Meeting was much more low-key. They rarely spoke about technological innovation achievements, focusing instead on the shortcomings of practical work, clearly aiming to identify problems and seeking the "golden key" to solutions. This gave a strong sense of "pragmatic spirit" filling the conference.
After all, "work is about solving problems; work that solves problems is more valuable," and the Japanese colleagues seem to understand this sentiment much more profoundly than we do.
▲ CEO with Takashi Izumi, president of a Japanese precious metal adsorption materials company (right)
After listening to the reports from the Japanese counterparts, the CEO remarked that the main R&D engineers in Japan are quite young and have a solid grasp of research details. For example, they meticulously handle every research data point. In certain fields, their R&D capabilities are even more advanced than ours, ahead by several years.
During his time in Japan, the CEO will also participate in other important business activities. "A journey of learning and exchange, with much room for growth and cooperation," suggests that Darnal Intelligent's technology and products are poised to "go global" soon.
