Vice President of Erlangen Nuremberg University in Germany visits Guangzhou Haitian to deepen exchanges and seek common development

On the morning of March 10, 2026, Professor Rainer Fink, Dean of the School of Physical Chemistry at the University of Erlangen Nuremberg (FAU) in Germany, Vice President for Foreign Affairs of the university, and Dean of the Confucius Institute in the Nuremberg region, as well as Professor Yang Guanda from the university, visited our company for a visit. Chairman Liu Shuiyan of Haitian Company led the technical and management team to warmly receive the German experts who came from afar, and the two sides had in-depth and friendly exchanges.

Erlangen Nuremberg University is one of the top ten research universities in Germany, renowned in fields such as physical chemistry, materials science, and artificial intelligence, with close ties to the German industry. Professor Lina Fink, as the Dean of the School of Physical Chemistry, has long been engaged in research on material surface science and polymer chemistry. He is also in charge of international exchanges and cooperation at the school, and serves as the Dean of the Confucius Institute. He has profound insights into promoting Sino German scientific and technological cooperation. Professor Yang Guanda has long been committed to research in the field of materials science and is an important bridge for promoting academic exchanges between China and Germany.

Mr. Liu Shuiyan, Chairman of Haitian (left), and Professor Lena Fink, Vice President of Erlangen Nuremberg University in Germany (right)

Dr. Qu Muchao (left 1), Chairman Liu Shuiyan (left 2), Professor Lena Fink (right 2), Professor Yang Guanda (right 1)

Visit the exhibition hall: Experience the strength of innovation

At the exhibition hall of Haitian Company, guests had a detailed understanding of our company's development history, core products, and technological breakthroughs in the field of automotive interior parts. The latest developed new material interior products displayed in the exhibition hall showcase the company's achievements in lightweight, environmentally friendly materials, and intelligent surface treatment, leaving a deep impression on the two professors. Professor Fink carefully inquired about the material characteristics and application scenarios of the product, and expressed appreciation for our company's achievements in the industrialization of new materials.

Entering the production site: Focusing on craftsmanship and quality

Subsequently, the two professors went deep into the Haitian Intelligent Manufacturing site and visited the production line, precision machining equipment, and strict quality inspection process on site. On the production line, both parties conducted on-site discussions on product manufacturing processes, material performance optimization, and process quality control. Professor Yang Guanda, based on his research in the field of materials science, provided professional insights into certain process details and affirmed our company's investment in refined management and quality control systems.

Subsequently, both parties held a discussion and exchange. At the meeting, Haitian Company introduced to the guests the current development trends in the automotive industry, especially the new demand for interior parts from new energy vehicles - lighter, more environmentally friendly, and smarter. Liu Dong stated that, in line with the trend of technological development, Haitian has also made technological investments in embodied robots. The relevant technological directions have also been introduced and shared with the principal and guests. The principal expressed that in the future, they can collaborate with German resources for joint development.

At the same time, Professor Fink also introduced the latest progress of FAU in materials science research to the Haitian team, especially its advantages in polymer composite materials, functional coatings and other fields. Both parties agree that there is vast potential for cooperation in areas such as automotive lightweight materials, new environmentally friendly interior surface treatment technologies, AI and robot development. In the future, specific cooperation paths can be explored in areas such as joint research and development, talent cultivation, and technology transformation.

The visit of top German university professors not only deepened mutual understanding, but also laid a solid foundation for further cooperation between the two sides. Our company will continue to uphold the concept of open innovation, actively connect with international advantageous scientific and educational resources, promote the deep integration of industry, academia and research, and lead the high-quality development of enterprises with technological innovation.