The Guangdong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security recently announced a new batch of doctoral workstations in Guangdong, with SCICOOLING Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “SCICOOLING”) from Cuiheng New District, Zhongshan, making the list.
SCICOOLING (Zhongshan) Technology Co., Ltd. was recognized as a Guangdong Province Doctoral Workstation.
SCICOOLING originated as the pilot workshop of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as “Institute of Physical and Chemical Sciences”). Since its development in 2005 and the establishment of the company in 2008 for industrialization, SCICOOLING has undergone 17 years of development. In 2020, SCICOOLING was established in Cuiheng New District, mainly engaged in the research, development, production, sales, and service of environmental test equipment products such as cryogenic refrigeration equipment and testing machines.
After more than three years since its founding, SCICOOLING has entered a “boom period” of technological innovation. Currently, SCICOOLING has launched 10 product series and owns nearly 40 intellectual property rights. In 2023, SCICOOLING was recognized as a “Guangdong Province Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative SME.” In December 2023, it was promoted to a National High-Tech Enterprise. Being recognized as a Guangdong Province PhD Workstation further highlights SCICOOLING’s scientific and technological innovation strength.
■ Experts in environmental testing equipment nationwide
The Institute of Physical and Chemical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is currently the most comprehensive and integrated research institute in the field of cryogenic temperatures in China. The institute’s independently developed single-compressor refrigeration technology achieves efficient cooling at minus 190°C. Executive President Chen Kajun stated that this technology has significant advantages in temperature range, temperature change rate, energy saving and noise reduction, system maintenance, size and weight, safety and environmental protection, and has successively won awards such as the Second Prize of the National Technological Invention Award, the Gold Award at the International Invention Exhibition, the First Prize for Technological Progress from the China Refrigeration Society, and the First Prize of the Technology Invention Award from the China Refrigeration Society.
From scientific research achievements to practical application products, it is necessary to accurately identify market demands. After market research and comprehensive research, the team ultimately chose environmental simulation equipment as the entry point.
SCICOOLING-related products.
“Our main products are called environmental simulation devices. For example, there are many electronics industries in Zhongshan. These electronic products are used worldwide, possibly in regions like Hainan, which are hot and humid, or in the northeast where humidity and temperatures are low. To ensure the electronic products can function properly, our equipment solves this problem.” Chen Kajun said that from 2020 to 2023, SCICOOLING launched ten series of environmental simulation equipment products. These products break the traditional refrigeration model, eliminating the need for liquid nitrogen refrigeration and using only one compressor to achieve ultra-low temperatures of minus 190°C, which not only achieves lower cooling temperatures but also reduces maintenance costs for customers.
With outstanding products and services, SCICOOLING has expanded nationwide, becoming a partner for numerous companies in aerospace, high-reliability and high-reliability, nuclear industry, automotive, shipbuilding, and other fields. Today, SCICOOLING’s annual revenue exceeds 23 million yuan, covering equipment manufacturing, sales, and after-sales services.
■ Innovation-driven, striving to become a national “Little Giant” specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative
SCICOOLING’s development stems from the innovative achievements of the Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, as well as its consistent commitment to an innovative development strategy.
Chen Kajun stated that for many years, SCICOOLING has been dedicated to the research, development, and production of high-difficulty, high-tech, and professionally applicable environmental simulation equipment and cryogenic devices. SCICOOLING’s products are not limited to any one field; instead, they transform single compression refrigeration technology into actual equipment products based on customer and market needs.
With this philosophy, SCICOOLING has continuously ventured into new tracks over the past two years. In 2023, SCICOOLING collaborated with customers in the field of seafood freezing. To address the differences in seafood characteristics and demand across regions, SCICOOLING has launched lower-cost, more personalized quick-freezing equipment, and collaborates with customers to develop relevant freezing technology standards, empowering industry development. In addition, SCICOOLING is discussing new products with customers in fields such as semiconductors and new energy vehicles. Chen Kajun stated that in 2024, SCICOOLING plans to identify at least three new market demands to further enrich its product segments.
Continuous technological and product innovation requires a strong team of innovative talent to support it. SCICOOLING currently has 5 PhD talents, with PhDs making up nearly half of the R&D team. Chen Kajun said that SCICOOLING’s number of PhD talents and the proportion of their research team lead the industry. The establishment of the Guangdong Province PhD Workstation provides greater support for SCICOOLING research. Previously, SCICOOLING cooperated with the Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to jointly build a laboratory and carried out industry-university-research collaborations with multiple universities. With the help of the Guangdong Province Doctoral Workstation, SCICOOLING’s ability to connect universities and high-end talent has been further enhanced. In the future, it will explore more collaborative projects in industry-university-research fields and transform more scientific research achievements into practical implementation. Chen Kajun stated that SCICOOLING will develop toward the national goal of becoming a “Little Giant” specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative, achieving greater growth in Cuiheng New District.
Southern+ reporter Lei Haiquan
Intern Zhou Qiyi
Editors: Li Shanheng, Zhong Cui
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