On March 10, 2026, the 2026 International Joining Technology Forum, hosted by Heron Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., concluded successfully in Guangzhou. Centered on the theme “Activating Innovation and Vitality in Joining Technology,” the forum brought together university scholars, industry partners, overseas distributors, and corporate representatives. Discussions focused on cutting-edge joining technology trends, lightweight manufacturing applications, intelligent welding monitoring systems, and the latest industrial developments in FSPR (Flush Self-Piercing Riveting).
Through showroom visits, keynote presentations, workshop tours, and technical panel discussions, the forum created a collaborative platform integrating industry, academia, research, and application. The event fostered deeper exchange across the metal joining ecosystem and injected new momentum into the industry’s high-quality development.
1. Opening Session: Showcasing Technological Heritage and Empowering Industrial Upgrading
At 8:30 a.m., guests completed registration at the conference hall before touring the company’s exhibition showroom. Led by Mr. Bill, Chairman of Heron Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., the tour showcased the company’s more than three decades of development, core technology framework, patented innovations, and full range of metal joining equipment. The exhibition highlighted Heron’s key advancements in MFDC resistance welding, medium voltage capacitor discharge projection welding, FSPR (Flush Self-Piercing Riveting), and multi-channel intelligent welding quality monitoring systems.
After the tour, the forum officially began. In his opening remarks, Chairman Bill highlighted the growing demand in automotive and new energy industries for lightweight joining solutions, dissimilar material joining, and intelligent quality monitoring. Technologies like FSPR (flush self-piercing riveting) and high-precision resistance welding have become essential for modern manufacturing.
He noted that through this forum, Heron aims to build a platform connecting industry, academia, research institutions, and global partners, advancing the transition of joining technologies from labs to production lines and from domestic to global markets, ultimately driving breakthroughs in the metal joining industry.
2. Technology at the Core: Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration in Metal Joining Technology
As a nationally recognized “Little Giant” enterprise specializing in resistance welding, Heron Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. hosted this forum under the theme “Advancing Global and Domestic Innovation in Joining Technology.” The event served as a highly specialized platform for technical exchange across the industry.
The agenda was efficient, featuring six keynote presentations that connected cutting-edge research with industrial practice. Experts from leading universities—including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Kunming University of Science and Technology, and Harbin Institute of Technology—shared their latest research alongside industry partners.
In subsequent sessions, Heron’s technical specialists demonstrated practical applications of key technologies like MFDC (Medium-Frequency DC) resistance welding, FSPR (Flush Self-Piercing Riveting), and intelligent welding quality monitoring systems. During panel discussions, participants from various industries exchanged insights on topics such as welding quality control, automation upgrades, and advanced joining processes, sparking new ideas for future collaboration in the metal joining industry.
3. Win-Win Collaboration: Industry Recognition and Global Partnerships Highlight Heron’s Strength
The forum received strong support from Conghua District government representatives, who attended and praised Heron’s innovations in metal joining. Officials reiterated their commitment to improving the local business environment and creating broader platforms for industry collaboration, supporting advanced manufacturers expand from regional to global markets.
Local media, including Conghua District Television Station, conducted on-site coverage and interviews throughout the forum. The report highlighted Heron’s technological capabilities, global strategy, and government-enterprise collaboration, boosting the event’s visibility and social impact.
Another key highlight was the active participation of domestic and international partners. Overseas distributors and representatives from the Conghua Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Association held in-depth discussions, reflecting Heron’s steady global progress.
One South Korean partner attending the forum shared in an interview:
“We came here to further strengthen our cooperation with Heron. What impressed us most are its globally competitive welding and riveting technologies, as well as its advanced smart manufacturing capabilities.”
He added that continued communication and collaboration would help promote stronger manufacturing cooperation between countries, while also bringing new momentum to Heron’s overseas market expansion and international development strategy.
4. Looking Ahead: Building a Global Platform for Advanced Manufacturing
The forum’s success showcased Heron’s technological strength and brand influence, marking an important step in its international strategy. Company representatives announced that the International Joining Technology Heron Forum will be held biennially, aiming to become a leading industry platform for technical exchange and collaboration.
Moving forward, Heron will continue to deepen industry-academia-research partnerships while steadily expanding its presence in overseas markets. We aim to introduce more intelligent Chinese welding and joining equipment to manufacturers worldwide.
From innovation to industrial application, and from domestic expertise to global growth, Heron is advancing high-end manufacturing through lightweight and intelligent solutions. It is also enhancing the global recognition and competitiveness of Chinese advanced manufacturing.
