Shenzhen XtalPi Technology Co., Ltd. (“XtalPi,” 2228.HK) and Fangda Carbon New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (“Fangda Carbon,” SH600516) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 22 at XtalPi’s Shenzhen office. With artificial intelligence (AI) as the core driver, the partnership focuses on deep collaborative innovation in carbon-based new materials, advancing high-end material R&D and intelligent manufacturing upgrades. This collaboration injects momentum into China’s “AI+” national strategy and new industrialization efforts.
The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Wen Shuhao, Chairman of XtalPi, Dr. Yang Mingjun, Chief R&D Scientist at XtalPi, Ma Zhuo, Vice President of Liaoning Fangda Group and Chairman of Fangda Carbon, Zhuang Xiaoru, Secretary of Fangda Carbon’s Board, Wang Shu, General Manager of Chengdu Carbon, and Feng Jiamin, General Manager of Chengdu Fangda Carbon Research Institute. The agreement was signed by Dr. Yang Mingjun and Zhuang Xiaoru on behalf of their respective companies.
Under the agreement, the collaboration will leverage XtalPi’s core strengths in AI, robotic automation, and quantum chemistry calculations, combined with Fangda Carbon’s extensive expertise in carbon material R&D, large-scale production, and market applications. Together, they aim to advance intelligent R&D, production process optimization, and smart manufacturing of high-performance carbon-based materials. By developing vertical large models, the partners will create an “AI + robotics super agent” to drive continuous industry innovation and paradigm shifts, achieving technological breakthroughs and industrialization in new energy and materials sectors. Additionally, the two companies will establish the “XtalPi-Fangda Carbon Intelligent Research Institute,” form an R&D committee, and create a specialized talent fund to attract global experts and train the next generation of AI material R&D professionals.
The “AI + Industry” collaboration targets three core objectives to accelerate the industrialization and commercialization of new technologies, processes, and products:
- Enhancing Mass Production Efficiency of High-End Carbon-Based Materials: Using materials genome engineering and AI algorithms to develop high-performance silicon-carbon composites and graphene applications for diverse scenarios like lithium batteries and soil remediation, optimizing synthesis processes and enabling automated, precise production to boost R&D and manufacturing efficiency.
- Building an “AI + Industry” Super Agent: Integrating digital twins, AI, and robotics to create a fully intelligent management system covering material R&D, monitoring, and production, driving technological breakthroughs, smart manufacturing, and automation upgrades for carbon-based materials.
- Establishing a Technical Asset and Supercomputing Platform: Developing over 100 AI models for material design and process optimization, and building a million-core computing resource scheduling platform to support national efforts in tackling vertical industry challenges in new materials and energy.
Dr. Wen Shuhao, Chairman of XtalPi, stated: “This partnership is a significant milestone in XtalPi’s ‘AI for Science’ mission. By deeply integrating AI and quantum physics simulation, we will help Fangda Carbon overcome efficiency bottlenecks in material R&D and production, providing foundational technological support for strategic industries like new energy and materials. This is not only a synergy between enterprises but a vivid embodiment of China’s ‘AI+’ national strategy. We look forward to driving traditional industries toward intelligent and green transformation, contributing to technological self-reliance.”
Ma Zhuo, Chairman of Fangda Carbon, added: “This collaboration marks a deep fusion of traditional manufacturing with AI technology, setting a key precedent for technological innovation and industrial upgrading in China’s new materials sector. Over the next three years, Fangda Carbon plans to invest RMB 1 billion in innovation, strengthening our technical edge in material R&D and production. This partnership with XtalPi is a critical component, enabling us to significantly enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and advance toward high-end, intelligent development.”
This collaboration follows China’s Guidelines on Promoting the Deep Integration of Artificial Intelligence and the Real Economy, exemplifying the synergy between traditional manufacturing and AI enterprises. Industry experts predict that with AI’s growing maturity, “AI + Industry” applications will expand, potentially forming a trillion-yuan market within 3-5 years.
About Fangda Carbon
Fangda Carbon (SH600516) is a leading enterprise in China’s carbon materials industry, holding qualifications for nuclear-grade carbon products. Its main products include graphite electrodes, blast furnace carbon bricks, and new carbon materials, widely used in metallurgy, new energy, and chemical industries. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2002, Fangda Carbon issued Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) in 2023, becoming the first “A+G” listed company in Northwest China on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
