Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other ministries jointly issued an announcement recognizing Chongqing Wangbian Electric (Group) Corp., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "WBEC") as a National Enterprise Technology Center. This accreditation not only serves as an authoritative validation of WBEC's R&D capabilities and innovation prowess but also marks the company's official entry into the "first tier" of China's national technological innovation system. With its technological innovation capabilities now ranking among the industry's top echelons, WBEC has emerged as a new driving force and benchmark in advancing high-quality development within China's smart power transmission and distribution sector.

The National Enterprise Technology Center, established by the Chinese government to stimulate corporate innovation vitality and enhance industrial core competitiveness, represents the highest-level R&D platform in China. Its evaluation criteria encompass key indicators such as R&D investment, talent teams, and technology commercialization. WBEC has successfully passed the rigorous review process and become one of the few enterprises in the power equipment sector to receive the honor this year, leveraging its technological expertise in smart power transmission and distribution equipment, sustained innovation-driven R&D mechanisms, and significant industry contributions.

Hardcore Strength Unveiled: The Innovation Code

As a technology-driven enterprise, Wangbian Electric has steadfastly pursued the strategic principle of "Innovation-Driven Development". The company allocates over 6% of its annual revenue to R&D—a figure far exceeding industry benchmarks—while maintaining a research team of over 100 professionals led by renowned industry experts . To date, it has secured more than 200 national patent authorizations and played a pivotal role in drafting multiple national standards, solidifying its position as an innovation leader in China's smart power equipment sector.

    WBEC has established a post-doctoral research workstation, the Chongqing Key Laboratory of High-Performance Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel, and the Chongqing Industrial Design Center. It has also formed an innovation team led by Academician Wang Weihua of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to drive cutting-edge technological breakthroughs.

    In terms of hardware infrastructure, the company operates a state-of-the-art smart power transmission and distribution laboratory equipped with high-precision testing equipment and digital simulation platforms, providing a solid foundation for technical problem-solving. Furthermore, WBEC has deeply integrated industry, academia, and research by collaborating with leading institutions such as CAS, Chongqing University, and the State Grid Smart Research Institute to conduct research on key technologies. The company has mastered multiple core patented technologies, including: "Dual-Split Rectifier Transformers" "Complete Arc Suppression Groundin Devices" "Copper-Containing Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel with Excellent Substrate Adhesion" "Preparation Methods for Annealing Separation Agents Used in High Magnetic Induction Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel". 

    These innovations have enabled the development of new technologies, processes, and products, accelerating the transformation of research achievements into market-ready applications.

Technological Implementation Yields Fruitful Results

    The company primarily manufactures energy-efficient transformers, grain-oriented silicon steel, and new energy equipment for photovoltaic, wind power, and energy storage applications and has formed an integrated industrial chain of "Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel - Energy-Efficient Transformers - New Energy Equipment." Relying on its strong technological innovation capabilities, the company has developed new products in recent years including low core loss low noise high magnetic induction grain-oriented electrical steel, Grade 1/2 energy efficiency 500kV and below energy-efficient power transformers, electrified railway traction transformers, amorphous alloy transformers, three-dimensional wound core transformers, Elink-H35 intelligent energy storage grid-connected prefabricated substations, new energy photovoltaic and wind power intelligent complete electrical equipment and other new products which are widely used in power transmission and distribution networks, rail transit, new energy power generation, data centers, energy conservation and environmental protection and other fields serving leading enterprises such as State Grid and China Southern Power Grid with its market share remaining among the top in the industry.

    New products developed by the company, including the innovative SCOTT Balance Transformer, SF6 Gas Insulated Traction Transformer, and energy-efficient traction transformers, have been deployed in multiple domestic electrified railway mainlines and high-speed railways such as the Beijing-Xiongan, Beijing-Zhangjiakou, and Shanghai-Kunming lines. With the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative and the high-speed rail overseas expansion strategy, traction transformers have been mass-exported to electrified railway projects such as the China-Laos Railway, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

    The company's Grade 1 energy efficiency power transformers achieve an average loss reduction of approximately 20%, while Grade 2 energy efficiency power transformers reduce losses by around 25%. Its three-dimensional wound core amorphous alloy transformers exhibit an average loss reduction of 30-50%. The company has conducted full lifecycle carbon footprint assessment reports for major products such as high-efficiency energy-saving oil-immersed transformers and dry-type transformers, obtaining third-party low-carbon product certification—positions it in a leading industry role. Additionally, its energy-efficient transformers have secured 13 energy conservation product certification certificates in accordance with the China Energy Conservation Product Certification Rules for Power Transformers (CQM61-3821-04-2021).

    The smart development of new energy equipment has driven the company's product transformation and upgrading, achieving modular design, functional integration, and high-level system integration. Equipped with intelligent online monitoring, automatic control of operating environments, asset management, and automated operation and maintenance functions, the products feature wide application scope, high protection levels, and strong environmental adaptability, winning widespread acclaim from customers.

    For the preparation and production of high magnetic induction grain-oriented electrical steel, based on the influence of key process steps on the microstructure and properties of grain-oriented electrical steel, extensive research has been conducted on rare earth microalloying composition design, inhibitor formation and controlled nitriding treatment, surface insulation coating, and laser scribing for magnetic domain refinement, with multiple key core technologies mastered. The company has newly built a full-process 80,000-ton high magnetic induction grain-oriented silicon steel production line, achieving stable mass production of C23QH080/C23QH085 grades. With product performance reaching internationally advanced levels, this has propelled the further development of key technologies for high-quality grain-oriented electrical steel within the industry.

    The company has intensified its informatization efforts by integrating core information systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), WMS (Warehouse Management System), and WCS (Warehouse Control System) to build a smart manufacturing management and decision-making platform, establishing a smart manufacturing system covering intelligent equipment, intelligent production, and intelligent operations. Focused on breaking through green technologies for core manufacturing processes and green product development, the company has continuously carried out a series of technical transformation projects aimed at "energy conservation, emission reduction, and efficiency enhancement," striving to create a "zero carbon, zero emissions" factory. It has been awarded the national-level "Green Factory" designation.

Lead the Future with Strategic Focus

With its designation as a National Enterprise Technology Center, the company will further deepen research and development (R&D) on key technologies to help address industry "bottleneck" challenges. Being awarded this national center marks a new starting point for both the enterprise and the broader industry. Looking ahead, the company will focus on cutting-edge fields such as smart electrical systems and low-carbon technologies, planning to invest over 1 billion yuan in new R&D within three years. By fully leveraging the platform advantages of its national-level technology center, it aims to continuously enhance independent innovation capabilities and core competitiveness, break through key core technologies, and provide stronger support for industry upgrading.

    From Regional Leader to National Benchmark: Wangbian Electric Continues to Write a New Chapter of High-Quality Development with Innovation as Its Guide. Being selected into the "national team" (National Enterprise Technology Center) not only demonstrates the company's hardcore strength but also injects new momentum into China's power equipment industry as it advances toward the upper echelons of the global value chain.