Shenyang StarLight New Materials Forges Strategic Partnership with Local Government to Accelerate SiC Industry 4.0

Shenyang StarLight New Materials Co., Ltd., a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in silicon carbide solutions, has solidified its leadership position through a landmark collaboration framework signed with Shenyang Municipal Government on August 10. This strategic alliance aims to establish Northeast China's first Smart silicon carbide Industrial Cluster by 2027, leveraging three decades of technical expertise inherited from its parent company, Shenyang StarLight Technical Ceramics .

Legacy Meets Innovation

Emerging from StarLight Technical Ceramics (founded 1995), the spin-off entity StarLight Advanced Materials (established 2019) has pioneered semiconductor-grade silicon carbide manufacturing through:

Multi-Forming Technologies: Mastering 6 advanced shaping methods including isostatic pressing (density >3.1 g/cm³) and 3D printing for complex geometries

Ultra-Precision Processing: Achieving 0.01mm machining accuracy through self-developed 4N+ purity powder systems

IP Portfolio: Holding 5 invention patents and 20+ utility models, notably the cost-efficient preparation method (CN119954516A) reducing energy consumption by 38%.

Collaborative Blueprint

The two-day symposium outlined four key initiatives:

1. Smart Manufacturing Hub: A ¥800M joint investment to integrate AI-driven quality control systems across 12 production lines by Q3 2026

2. R&D Ecosystem: Co-establishing a Semiconductor Ceramics Institute with Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, focusing on:Defect detection algorithms for 8-inch wafers

3. Low-carbon sintering techniques (<1,650°C)

4. Talent Pipeline: Government-backed vocational programs to train 500+ technicians in ceramic additive manufacturing annually from 2026

5. Circular Economy Model: Developing closed-loop recycling systems for silicon carbide grinding waste, targeting 95% material reuse

Market Expansion Strategy

1. Aligned with China's 14th Five-Year Plan for advanced materials, the partnership will accelerate penetration into:

2. EV Power Modules: Scaling production of ultra-high thermal conductivity (490 W/m·K) silicon carbide substrates for 1,200V+ applications

3. Green Hydrogen: Deploying corrosion-resistant silicon carbide components in PEM electrolyzers through partnerships with Sinopec

4. Space Tech: Supplying radiation-hardened silicon carbide ceramics for satellite propulsion systems under CNSA contracts

Sustainability Commitments

The agreement mandates 30% energy consumption reduction by 2028 through:

1. Adoption of hydrogen-assisted sintering technology

2. Installation of 20MW rooftop solar arrays at production bases

3. Digital twin systems optimizing water usage (target: 3.5 tons per silicon carbide ingot)

Leadership Perspectives

Mr. Liu, CEO of StarLight New Materials, emphasized: "This collaboration transcends conventional government-enterprise relations. We're co-designing an innovation ecosystem where municipal resources amplify our core competencies in extreme-environment ceramics."

Shenyang Mayor Li Wei affirmed: "StarLight's transformation from a traditional manufacturer to an intellectual property powerhouse exemplifies our industrial upgrade roadmap. Their silicon carbide 4.0 vision aligns perfectly with Shenyang's ambition to lead in high-end equipment materials."