China Forging Association to Hold Open Die Forging Digital Technology Conference in Lanzhou in August

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The China Forging Association will hold the "2026 Open Die Forging Process, Equipment, and Inspection Digital Technology Conference" from August 12 to 14, 2026, in Lanzhou, Gansu Province. With the theme "Digital Intelligence Empowers the Forging Future," the conference focuses on the full-process intelligent closed loop in the open die forging field, from design, simulation, production, equipment, and inspection to data. It aims to address common challenges in traditional open die forging processes, such as reliance on experience, difficulties in process traceability, and data silos, through digital means, promoting the deep integration of digital technology and forging processes.

As a core forming process for large forgings and key components, open die forging holds an irreplaceable position in China's strategic fields such as aerospace and energy equipment. Currently, China's forging industry is at a critical window period for transitioning from "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing." Production scenarios involving multiple varieties, small batches, and customization create an urgent demand for digital technology. This conference is hosted by the China Forging Association and organized by Lanzhou LS Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. The participation fee is RMB 2,200 per person for members and RMB 2,900 per person for non-members, with a 10% discount for two or more attendees. The conference venue is in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, and will include visits to Lanzhou LS Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. and Lanzhou LS Superalloy New Materials Co., Ltd. for on-site observation of digital workshops and intelligent manufacturing practices.

Conference registration will be held from 14:00 to 20:00 on August 12 at the Crowne Plaza Lanzhou New Area, with dinner arranged from 17:30 to 19:30. On August 13, the conference chair will be a leader from Lanzhou LS Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., and the venue will be the lecture hall of Lanzhou LS Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. At 8:30 a.m., Han Mulin, Legal Representative and Vice Chairman of the China Forging Association, will deliver the opening address, followed by a welcome speech from the LS Heavy Industry leadership. At 8:40 a.m., An Jianjun, Chief Engineer of LS Heavy Industry, will present a report titled "Key Equipment and Digital Integration Applications for Intelligent Forging Production Lines." At 9:20 a.m., Hu Mengjun, a technical expert from Erzhong (Deyang) Heavy Equipment Co., Ltd., will introduce the progress of Erzhong's electromechanical-hydraulic co-simulation technology and its application in fast forging press projects. At 9:50 a.m., Chen Huiqin, Dean of Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, will explain a simplified model and application for microstructure simulation based on local loading for rapid continuous forming. A tea break will be held from 10:20 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. At 10:50 a.m., Sun Tonghui, Deputy Chief Engineer of Luoyang CITIC Heavy Forging Co., Ltd., will share insights on multi-source data fusion to aid short-flow process development for large open die forgings. At 11:20 a.m., Zhang Xuan, Technical Director of Industrial Hydraulics at the Marketing Company of Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co., Ltd., will introduce intelligent control and application practices for material forming hydraulic systems. Lunch will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

On the afternoon of August 13 at 2:00 p.m., Wang Yufeng, a technical expert from Guizhou AnDa Aviation Forging Co., Ltd., will present a report titled "Deepening Digital Transformation to Advance Forging Industry Upgrading: Innovation and Practice of Intelligent Thermal Process Generation and Intelligent Ring Forging Production Lines." At 2:30 p.m., Chang Fuqiang, Deputy Chief Engineer of Lanzhou LS Superalloy New Materials Co., Ltd., will introduce LS Superalloy's special forging product development and intelligent production lines. At 3:00 p.m., Yang Miao, General Manager of Beijing Oloop Filtration Technology Development Co., Ltd., will explain fluid contamination monitoring and assurance equipment for ultra-large hydraulic systems to achieve long-term cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and health. A tea break will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m., Xu Shaoshuai, a forging engineer from Tongyu Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., will introduce an AI-driven intelligent quotation and process design system for hot working of forgings. At 4:30 p.m., Lei Xun, General Manager of Greater China for Transvalor Technologies, will explain numerical simulation technology covering all elements and processes for ingot open die forging and heat treatment. At 5:00 p.m., Zhang Zhifeng, Chief Engineer of Shanghai Electric Shangzhong Casting & Forging Co., Ltd., will introduce the application of thermal manufacturing process simulation for large forgings. At 5:30 p.m., Song Zhongping, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Forging Association, will present a report titled "Intelligent Open Die Forging, Digital Connection Forming Exhibition." The "LS Night" welcome banquet will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

On August 14, participants will depart from the hotel lobby at 8:00 a.m. to visit Lanzhou LS Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. and Lanzhou LS Superalloy New Materials Co., Ltd., with a buffet lunch arranged from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Founded in 1992, Lanzhou LS Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. is a holding company of the listed company LS Heavy Equipment Co., Ltd. and is China's earliest national high-tech enterprise and a specialized and new "Little Giant" enterprise engaged in the research and development of rolling equipment. The company has successfully developed the world's largest 300MN multi-cylinder thin plate forming hydraulic press, China's first 8MN fast forging hydraulic unit, the first domestic 1.6MN radial forging unit, and the first domestic 18MN radial forging unit, filling more than 10 domestic gaps. It has received over 50 scientific and technological awards, including the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, the first prize of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award, and the first prize of the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.

Founded in 1953, Lanzhou LS Superalloy New Materials Co., Ltd. (referred to as LS Superalloy) is a supporting unit of the new materials sector of LS Group and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the listed company LS Heavy Equipment Co., Ltd. (stock code 603169). It integrates metal new material research and development, production, and technical services. The company is equipped with advanced equipment such as a 125MN fast forging hydraulic press, vacuum induction furnace, atmosphere protection electroslag furnace, vacuum consumable arc furnace, electric arc furnace, and refining furnace, establishing a full-chain intelligent production line covering smelting, forging, heat treatment, and casting. It has a large-scale manufacturing capacity with an annual output of 100,000 tons of special steel and 100,000 tons of forgings, forming a product cluster of plates, strips, wires, and high-end equipment components. Its products cover fields such as superalloys, titanium alloys, copper alloys, and special steel, widely used in key sectors including aerospace, nuclear power, energy equipment, chemicals, marine engineering, and green recycling.

During the conference, the China Forging Association will arrange over 10 reports and solicit sponsors from enterprises. Sponsors are categorized as Diamond Sponsors (sponsorship amount RMB 50,000, including acknowledgment at the opening ceremony, one interview session, one conference report, four participant slots, one brochure in delegate bags, two small exhibition booths, and promotional support), Platinum Sponsors (sponsorship amount RMB 25,000, including acknowledgment at the opening ceremony, one brochure in delegate bags, two participant slots, and promotional support), and Gold Sponsors (sponsorship amount RMB 15,000, including acknowledgment at the opening ceremony, one participant slot, and promotional support). The fee for enterprise reports is RMB 12,000 per session, and the reporting enterprise is exempt from the participation fee for one representative. Report content must align with the conference theme. The China Forging Association will determine the order of reports based on registration and payment sequence, with sponsors having priority. The organizer promises not to transfer the electronic PPT presentations provided by enterprises to third parties without authorization.

A small exhibition of advanced technologies and products will be held concurrently with the conference. The booth price is RMB 12,000 each, with a booth size of 2.4 meters by 2.4 meters, and one free participant slot is included. Other promotional methods include: conference report RMB 12,000 per session, delegate badge lanyard RMB 3,000, delegate badge promotion RMB 4,000, one brochure in delegate bags RMB 5,000, X-banner or roll-up banner RMB 3,000 each, conference proceedings inside front cover RMB 6,000, inside back cover RMB 6,000, back cover RMB 8,000, front cover RMB 8,000, and color insert RMB 5,000.