The 12th APEC SME Technology Conference & Exhibition, jointly organized by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and Shandong Provincial People's Government, was successfully held at Qingdao International Convention Center from November 9 to 11, 2023. Under the theme "Green Development, Digital Empowerment, Integrated Innovation, and Mutual Benefits," the event focused on promoting high-quality development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Kunshan Yiyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd. participated as an exemplary SME representative from Jiangsu Province, showcasing its technological innovations at this prestigious international platform.

At the 12th APEC SME Technology Conference & Exhibition, Kunshan Yiyuan Medical Technology presented its complete lineup of CT X-ray tube products capable of meeting 90% of domestic CT manufacturers' tube requirements and compatibility with select international CT models The exhibition attracted significant attention from government officials at various levels, academic researchers and university faculty/students and third-party maintenance service providers

During an inspection tour to Kunshan Yiyuan's exhibition booth, Director Shan from the SME Development Center under China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) provided strategic guidance on domestic CT tube innovation.

Key Points from Director Shan's Address:highlighted CT X-ray tubes as "the core component and high-value consumable" of CT systems and emphasized that developing domestic CT X-ray tube capabilities is "a vital initiative benefiting both the nation and its people"

Development Roadmap

1.Enhance industry-academia-research collaboration to accelerate technological breakthroughs

2.Increase R&D investment to achieve large-scale adoption of domestic CT X-ray tubes

3.Strengthen local supply chains to realize full localization of core tube components

After receiving a product briefing from Kunshan Yiyuan, Deputy Director Shi of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology emphasized: "As a high-end core medical component, CT X-ray tubes present significant technological barriers. Only through increased R&D investment and dedicated refinement can we achieve breakthroughs in these critical core technologies."He further encouraged the company:"Kunshan Yiyuan must remain down-to-earth while pursuing long-term goals, contributing building blocks to the healthy development of China's domestic CT industry."

After inquiring about our company's cooperation with domestic CT system manufacturers, Deputy Director Sun of the Suzhou Bureau of Industry and Information Technology. He expressed affirmation for the achievements we have made in domestic partnerships. He also encouraged expanding both the depth and breadth of collaboration with CT equipment manufacturer and offered valuable suggestions regarding the application of our products in end-user markets