Felix Chen Represents Huasheng at the 2026 Thin Film Technology and Applications Conference

From August 10 to 12, 2026, Felix Chen, R&D Director of Huasheng, traveled to Jining, Shandong Province, to attend the 2026 Conference on Thin Film Technology and Applications.

Held in Yanzhou District under the theme “Technology Empowerment, Equipment for the Future — Building a New Ecosystem for Thin Film Applications,” the conference brought together more than 350 representatives from universities, research institutes, equipment manufacturers, coating companies, and other organizations across the thin film industry.

The event featured keynote speeches, invited presentations, technical sessions, and an industry exhibition. Around 40 companies presented vacuum coating equipment, target materials, testing instruments, and related technologies, creating a valuable platform for academic exchange and industrial cooperation.

Strong Interest in Huasheng’s Presentation

During the conference, Felix delivered a technical presentation on advanced HiPIMS coating equipment and its application in high-performance cutting tools.

The presentation attracted significant attention from attendees. Virtually every seat in the room was occupied, demonstrating the industry’s strong interest in practical HiPIMS applications and advanced coating solutions for cutting tools.

The impressive turnout also reflected Huasheng’s growing influence in the coating industry. As a company deeply involved in equipment development, coating processes, performance testing, and industrial applications, Huasheng has built a strong reputation for turning coating technologies into practical manufacturing solutions.

Connecting Coating Technology with Real Applications

In his presentation, Felix briefly discussed the cost pressure created by rising tungsten prices and the role of advanced coatings in extending cutting tool life.

He also introduced Huasheng’s work in HiPIMS coating technology and shared application experience from cutting tools, micro-tools, taps, and precision molds. Rather than focusing only on technical parameters, the presentation showed how coating equipment and processes can address real production challenges such as coating stability, surface quality, tool wear, and machining performance.

This practical approach is one of Huasheng’s key strengths. The company combines coating equipment development with process research, thin film characterization, cutting tests, and customer application support. This allows its technical team to evaluate coating performance under actual working conditions and develop solutions that can be introduced into industrial production.

Huasheng’s Application Expertise Takes Center Stage

The strong response to Felix’s presentation confirmed the industry’s recognition of Huasheng’s application capabilities.

In coating technology, equipment is only the starting point. Achieving stable results requires a deeper understanding of substrate materials, tool geometries, coating structures, process parameters, and end-use conditions. Huasheng’s continued investment in these areas has enabled the company to support customers from early-stage coating development through production implementation.

The full conference room in Jining provided a clear picture of this recognition. Huasheng’s position as a leading industry application specialist was not simply stated — it was demonstrated by the attention, discussion, and engagement generated during the presentation.

Strengthening Industry Exchange and Cooperation

The conference also gave Felix and the Huasheng team the opportunity to communicate with experts from universities, research institutions, coating companies, and equipment manufacturers.

Discussions covered the development of HiPIMS processes, coating equipment localization, cutting tool performance, and the industrial application of advanced thin films. These exchanges helped connect research progress with current production needs and opened up further opportunities for technical cooperation.

Huasheng will continue investing in coating equipment R&D and application engineering while strengthening collaboration with academic and industrial partners. Through reliable equipment, application-focused processes, and comprehensive technical support, the company aims to help manufacturers achieve longer tool life, more stable production, and greater value from advanced coating technologies.