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Fibers that can reach the “sky” and the “earth”, and can also be integrated into daily life – everyone knows about fibers. But do you know about special fibers? In the achievement exhibition hall of Nanjing Fiberglass Research and Design Institute Co., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “Nanjing Fiberglass Institute”), you can see the “ever-changing” uses of glass after drawing
The filaments drawn from glass can not only be applied in the aviation field such as fuselages and spacesuits, but also in our daily life, such as battery separators for new energy vehicles, baseball bats and surfboards. The person in charge of the quality department of Nanjing Fiberglass Research Institute introduced that currently, the enterprise has taken the lead in formulating 16 international standards and 188 domestic standards, leading the technological progress of the industry.
As early as 1998, Nanjing Fiberglass Research Institute fully implemented the ISO9001 quality management system. From research and development to products, strict standardized management was carried out. Every employee, every process and every link operated in an orderly manner around the quality goals.
In the subsequent development process, the enterprise has continuously improved the connotation of the quality system and gradually formed the current “Three Forces Synergy, Fiber Weaving Innovation Ecosystem” quality management model. The transformation in the quality management model is not only driven by the demand in response to the development requirements of the new materials industry, but also promoted by the industry through the iterative upgrading of composite materials technology and the wide application of intelligent manufacturing technology.
During its transformation, Nanjing Fiberglass Research Institute adheres to the “5649” innovation model (5 innovation directions, 6 innovation platforms, 4 innovation mechanisms, and 9 innovation fields), and has established a knowledge management system.
What is “Three forces in synergy, Fiber Weaving creates an innovative ecosystem”?
Take the main product, special glass fiber, as an example. In the past, the melting temperature of special glass fiber was high, and the drawing temperature and crystallization temperature were inverted, which made it very easy for crystallization to interrupt the formation of the glass fiber during the drawing process.
Later, the enterprise established a “refractory glass database”, developed an ultra-high temperature melting process, and solved the problem of crystal formation. In terms of manufacturing capacity guarantee, the enterprise has deployed an intelligent temperature control system for wire drawing, with a fluctuation range far lower than the industry average, thus ensuring the stability of the wire drawing process. “The synergy of the three forces is just like the fiberglass filaments we weave, interwoven and combined to form a tremendous cohesion.” “
Adhere to quality and technological innovation to achieve dual growth in brand and orders
Nanjing Fiberglass Research Institute has incorporated quality targets into the KPI system of its “14th Five-Year Plan”. It invests 3.5% of its annual revenue in quality technology innovation, providing a clearer goal and direction for quality improvement work, as well as sufficient financial support. The pursuit of quality has helped the enterprise reduce the product defect rate to 0.05%, which is far lower than the industry average. By taking the leading position in standard setting, not only has the enterprise enhanced its say in the industry, but it has also promoted the quality improvement and standardized development of the entire industry.
In recent years, the enterprise has repeatedly won awards such as the Provincial Governor’s Quality Award and the China Quality Award (Nomination Award) in the field of quality, which has also made “Nanbo Made” more recognizable in the industry. The acquisition of the award has significantly enhanced the brand premium of the enterprise, leading to a continuous increase in its international orders over the past three years.
Looking to the future, Nanjing Fiberglass Research Institute will achieve full-element quality data visualization, build quality prediction models, establish digital twins for the entire product life cycle, and further enhance the level of quality management and the stability of product quality through digital means.
Meanwhile, the enterprise will also establish a “carbon footprint” management system, achieve 100% green certification for its products, continue to play a leading role in standard setting, and at the same time respond to the requirements of green development by enhancing the environmental performance and market competitiveness of its products.
Nanjing Fiberglass Research Institute’s commitment to the quality management system is also a microcosm of the firm adherence to quality management by a large number of enterprises in Nanjing
In recent years, the city has focused on the “2+6+6” innovative industrial clusters such as software and information services, smart grids, and biomedicine, as well as outstanding enterprises in modern service industries and modern agriculture. It has guided and assisted enterprises in strengthening quality management involving all personnel, all elements, the entire process, and all data, promoting the standardization, normalization, and refinement of enterprise quality management. Constantly enhance the capacity and level of quality management to facilitate the high-quality development of the city’s industries.
The 6th China Quality Conference will be held in Nanjing from September 16th to 17th. The China Quality Conference is an international quality exchange and cooperation platform led by China. It aims to promote international cooperation in the quality field, share quality governance experiences of various countries, popularize advanced quality management methods and innovative achievements, facilitate the interconnection of quality infrastructure, and drive high-quality development. The China Quality Conference has become a global platform for quality exchange and cooperation, generating a warm response both at home and abroad.
Next, Nanjing will take the opportunity of hosting the China Quality (Nanjing) Conference to continuously deepen the strategy of building a quality-strong city, and promote the work of strengthening enterprises, chains and districts in an integrated manner, so as to better play the role of quality in building industrial circles and chains, making enterprises grow stronger and larger, and promoting the sustainable development of the city.
