‌On September 21, 2024, the 2024 Liaoning·Shenyang "Frontier Technology of New Silicon Carbide Materials" Exchange Conference successfully concluded in Xinmin City, Shenyang. Organized by Shenyang Starlight Technical Ceramics Co., Ltd. and the Materials Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, this event was a comprehensive industry gathering that fostered resource and technology exchange among industry insiders and promoted mutual learning of cutting-edge technologies.

Silicon carbide, the core topic of this conference, is classified as a third-generation semiconductor material, playing a pivotal role in various industries and fields. Beyond its traditional applications in ceramic production and metallurgical raw materials, silicon carbide has emerged as a foundational and crucial material in emerging industries such as new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, and aerospace. The conference brought together 10 top experts in the field who shared their unique insights and forward-looking perspectives through keynote speeches, inspiring attendees to envision the future of technology.

The expert presentations delved into the latest advancements and breakthroughs in silicon carbide research and application, demonstrating the immense driving force of technological innovation on industrial innovation. As the host of the conference, Shenyang Starlight New Materials has gradually grown and developed in Xinmin City. Currently, Xinmin City has clarified its leading industrial layout, with paper packaging and printing, as well as pharmaceuticals and food, serving as the pillars, and new materials and new energy as the development directions. The city is vigorously promoting the strengthening of platform construction and technological innovation at starlight New Materials.

Shenyang Starlight New Materials has achieved full-chain development, from silicon carbide powder preparation to sintered product manufacturing, and boasts five invention patents and over 20 utility model patents. Recognized as a national-level "Specialized, New, and High-tech" small giant enterprise, a "Specialized, New, and High-tech" small and medium-sized enterprise in Liaoning Province, and a Shenyang City integrity enterprise, Xingguang New Materials has made significant strides in the industry.

The conference not only showcased the company's achievements but also facilitated further optimization of its innovation ecosystem and addressed bottlenecks in innovation. Additionally, it provided impetus for Xinmin City to attract investment and promote the development of the new material industry, adding robust momentum to the high-quality development of the county's economy.

In his speech, Wei Peng, Deputy Secretary of the Xinmin Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, noted that the "Frontier Technology of New Silicon Carbide Materials" Exchange Conference was not only an academic exchange and cooperation signing event but also a consultation and path-planning meeting. He emphasized that the conference would undoubtedly enlighten and empower Xinmin City's development of the new material industry, assist Xingguang New Materials in optimizing its innovation ecosystem and resolving innovation bottlenecks, and contribute to Xinmin City's targeted investment promotion and the development of the new material industry, thereby adding strong impetus to the high-quality development of the county's economy.

The significance of silicon carbide in the global technology landscape cannot be overstated. As a third-generation semiconductor material, silicon carbide possesses exceptional physical and electrical properties, making it ideal for applications requiring high power density, high temperature operation, and high frequency performance. These attributes have positioned silicon carbide as a cornerstone in the development of next-generation electronic devices, power electronics, and energy systems.