Shougang Automotive Steel Achieves High-End Breakthroughs and Domestic Substitution Through Innovation
At a recent conference on technological innovation in the steel industry, Han Yun, a research expert from the Shougang Group Co., Ltd. Technology Research Institute, systematically introduced the achievements of Shougang automotive steel in technological breakthroughs and industrialization during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. Through continuous promotion of key technological innovations such as high strength and lightweight, high corrosion resistance and long service life, and low carbon and green technologies, Shougang automotive steel has become a best-selling product in the market, demonstrating the technological strength of domestically produced steel.
Shougang has achieved several breakthroughs in the field of automotive steel, successfully developing two major product series: "enhanced formability dual-phase steel" (DH steel) and "high-performance multiphase steel" (CP steel). The DH steel series was launched domestically for the first time, with an elongation at break of over 35% higher than traditional materials. This significantly reduces the risk of cracking in parts, reduces part weight by 10%, and lowers manufacturing costs by over 30%. It has been widely used by brands such as Beijing Benz and FAW Hongqi. The CP steel series fills the gap in domestic multiphase steel products and standards, successfully replacing imported materials and being used by well-known automakers such as BMW, achieving a leading market share.
To meet the carbon reduction needs of the automotive industry, Shougang Group has spearheaded the establishment of a low-carbon automotive steel product system, formulated relevant enterprise standards, applied for green and low-carbon trademarks, and promoted low-carbon product verification across multiple brands, setting a demonstrative example for collaborative carbon reduction across the entire industry chain.
Behind these technological breakthroughs lies Shougang's highly efficient innovation system. Its "one institute, multiple centers" R&D architecture integrates internal and external resources, promoting deep integration of the industry chain and innovation chain. Simultaneously, a mechanism for deep collaboration between production, sales, and R&D ensures that R&D closely aligns with the market and production responds rapidly, achieving efficient transformation from technology to products.
Looking towards the 15th Five-Year Plan, Shougang will continue to focus on technological innovation as its core competitiveness, adhering to three paths: high-end positioning, digital empowerment, and green development. By promoting the integration of AI and new materials and accelerating low-carbon technology R&D, Shougang will continuously enhance the competitiveness of its automotive steel products, injecting new momentum into the industry's high-quality development.
Tags: Shougang automotive steel, technological breakthroughs, enhanced formability dual-phase steel (DH steel), high-performance multiphase steel (CP steel), low-carbon automotive steel,
