In the wave of intelligent and electric transformation in the automotive industry, Wanxiang Qianchao has remained committed to pioneering innovation, actively deploying cutting-edge technologies, and achieving independent control over key components. Since the beginning of this year, guided by the “dual-core strategy of bearings and chassis,” various companies have broken through technological bottlenecks and achieved new milestones in new product development, providing strong momentum for sustainable growth.

Universal Joint Factory: Breaking Through Core Technologies in Precision Bearings and Shattering International Monopolies

Relying on a technology strategy centered on “lightweight design, long service life, and high precision,” the universal joint factory has achieved breakthroughs in three core technologies for precision steering stamping bearings—multi-station stamping and forming, material heat treatment, and testing. By 2025, the company will have established independent standards for design, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and quality control. This achievement breaks the monopoly held by international benchmark companies and represents a potentially critical bottleneck technology with broad market prospects. In parallel, the company is developing medium- and large-sized stamped bearings that place even higher demands on strength, fatigue resistance, and ultra-long sealing life. To meet these requirements, the company has developed an ultra-long sealing design and specialized materials. Currently, product design has been completed and benchmark product comparisons have been carried out; the company is now working on developing new product prototypes. The successful development of this product will enable the company to achieve breakthroughs in the high-end segments of construction machinery and agricultural machinery.

Drive Shaft Company: Developing New Energy Electric Drive Axle Half Shafts to Seize the Initiative in the Electrification Market

Aiming at the booming opportunities in the electric-drive axle market, the transmission shaft company is focusing on a technology strategy centered around “lightweight design, high comfort, high efficiency, and long service life.” The company has developed semi-axle products for electric-drive axles in new-energy commercial vehicles, achieving significant technological breakthroughs in processes and precision—including precision forging of semi-axes, ultra-long-axis machining (both rough and finish turning), milling of extended splines, and quenching of extra-long semi-axes. Through in-depth research, the company has completed the R&D of key processes and formulated a technical solution for lightweight electric-drive axles, including a feasibility analysis report, product drawing designs, and detailed machining process flows. The company is now poised to enter the product prototyping phase. This achievement can be extended to the field of conventional drive-axle semi-axes, enabling diversified applications of the technology.

Qianchao Bearing: Focusing on the R&D of high-speed ball bearings to accelerate domestic substitution.

Under the technological trend of high-speed and high-power-density electric drive systems for new-energy vehicles, Qianchao Bearing has proactively tackled the R&D of high-speed ball bearings, achieving breakthroughs in core technologies such as high rotational speeds, temperature resistance, and long service life. By breaking foreign monopolies, the company is seizing high-value markets—including new-energy vehicles and the low-altitude economy—thus raising its technological barriers and strengthening its influence throughout the industrial chain. Currently, Qianchao Bearing has established deep collaborations with several renowned automakers, promoting the localization and substitution of key components. In addition, the Bearing Engineering Research Center has completed the R&D of multiple ball screw bearing products for new-energy vehicles, mastering independent core technologies and planning to begin small-scale supply by year-end. Furthermore, the company has set up a development team for planetary roller screws for humanoid robots, aiming to complete the development of high-precision, long-life planetary roller screw prototypes this year. The company is also conducting industry research centered on humanoid robotics and the low-altitude economy, developing new products and technologies.

Constant-Speed Drive Shaft Factory: Promoting the Industrialization of Air Springs and Supporting the Upgrade of Intelligent Chassis

In response to Wanxiang Qianchao’s intelligent chassis strategy, the constant-velocity drive shaft factory is seizing the rapid development opportunities in the air suspension industry and actively deploying an industrialization project for air springs. In terms of product design, we have completed integrated computing, digital model structure development, 2D drawing creation, and CAE analysis. In terms of testing, all tests have passed according to the prescribed standards and meet the verification requirements of OEMs. Regarding prototype production, we have completed the first and second rounds of prototyping and testing; the self-made products have already been installed on vehicles for road tests and are about to enter the industrialization phase. Air springs are critical actuating components of intelligent chassis suspension systems. Developing this product will further strengthen and expand the intelligent chassis suspension system industry, create new growth areas, and enhance the company’s overall competitiveness.

Wanxiang Jinggong revolutionizes electromechanical braking technology, setting a new standard for intelligent braking.

Wanxiang Jinggong, in collaboration with the Wanxiang Qianchao Technology Center, has launched the Electronic Mechanical Brake System (EMB). The EMB is a cutting-edge technology for the era of new-energy vehicles and intelligent driving, replacing traditional hydraulic braking with electrically controlled braking. This product boasts several core advantages: high-efficiency response, short braking distance, and enhanced driving safety; environmental friendliness and energy efficiency, completely eliminating hydraulic oil pollution; intelligent scalability, compatible with EPB/ESC/ADAS functions, and supporting L2-L4 autonomous driving; simplified structural design, reducing system complexity and maintenance costs; capable of operating in extreme environments ranging from -40℃ to 120℃, with a designed service life exceeding one million cycles, and supporting customized cylinder diameters and installation dimensions. Currently, real-vehicle testing of the all-dry four-wheel EMB has been completed, and its basic braking functions have been successfully verified.

Wanxiang Qianchao is driving industrial upgrading with an innovation engine. By achieving breakthroughs in core technologies such as precision bearings and intelligent chassis, the company has established an independent innovation system for key components of smart and electric vehicles. In the first quarter of 2025, Wanxiang Qianchao achieved double-digit growth in both revenue and profit, demonstrating the effectiveness of its “Technology Qianchao” strategy. Looking ahead, Wanxiang Qianchao will continue to focus on innovation-driven development and industrial upgrading, accelerate the implementation of major scientific research projects, promote the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and foster the deep integration of new productive forces—such as artificial intelligence—into the real economy, thereby injecting stronger momentum into the company’s high-quality development.