The grand finale of the 11th "Maker China" Jiangsu Provincial SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition recently concluded in Nanjing. Jiangsu Zhongke Kehua New Materials Co., Ltd. stood out from 450 outstanding projects with its "Manufacturing Technology Research for Granular EMC Used in Compression Packaging" initiative, securing the first prize in the enterprise category. This marks the only first-prize-winning project from Taizhou City in this year's competition, setting a new benchmark for hard-tech innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
The project addresses the application demands for high-end epoxy molding compounds (EMC) in high-computing-power chips, 3D advanced packaging, and HBM high-bandwidth memory. The granular EMC developed by the company features core advantages including rapid curing, low stress, low warpage, and high reliability. Certified by authoritative bodies as reaching internationally advanced performance levels and filling a domestic technological gap, this innovation breaks the long-standing monopoly of overseas enterprises in high-end granular EMC, representing a pivotal achievement in the domestic substitution of premium packaging materials.
Originating from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and deeply rooted in the Hailing Industrial Park, Jiangsu Zhongke Kehua specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor packaging epoxy molding compounds. As a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in niche markets with cutting-edge technologies, the company has established a comprehensive R&D platform centered on product development and application. It operates eight EMC production lines with an annual capacity exceeding 18,000 tons, demonstrating full capabilities spanning technological breakthroughs,成果转化, and industrial implementation.
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Guided by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and organized by the Jiangsu Provincial SME Development Center, the "Maker China" competition serves as an authoritative platform driving the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation among the province's SMEs. In recent years, Hailing has focused on building a more distinctive modern industrial system and strengthening its advanced manufacturing clusters. Moving forward, the District Bureau of Industry and Information Technology will continue to deepen enterprise empowerment efforts, prioritizing key tasks such as tiered cultivation, innovation excellence, and supply chain enhancement. These initiatives aim to guide SMEs in concentrating on specialized segments, advancing toward "specialized and innovative" status, and transforming innovation's "key variables" into the "maximum increments" for high-quality development.