Jiangsu Gaolu Composites Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Donghua University, has secured a place on the "2024 Top Ten Scientific Advances in Jiangsu Province (New Materials, Chemical Engineering & Textiles Sector)" list for its joint project: "R&D on Automated 3D Braiding Technology for High-Density, Ultra-Thick Carbon-Fibre Preforms."

This initiative represents a pioneering partnership between Jiangsu Gaolu and Donghua—China’s premier textile university—focused on fundamental research and key-technology breakthroughs in the 3D braiding of aerospace-grade, high-performance fibre-reinforced composite preforms. The project has delivered multi-directional, high-density, ultra-thick preform braiding equipment intended for critical applications in aerospace, rail transport and other advanced defence and civil sectors.

The technology provides Chinese manufacturers of aerospace-grade, high-density, ultra-thick curved composite components with domestically branded, state-of-the-art braiding systems. It accelerates the adoption and development of high-performance composite structural parts, directly addressing China’s strategic demand in cutting-edge defence and vital civilian industries.

About the Top Ten Scientific Advances of Jiangsu Province

Organised annually by eight federated societies under the Jiangsu Association for Science & Technology, the selection follows a rigorous process of nomination, formal review, preliminary evaluation and comprehensive assessment. The final list is publicly released and reflects Jiangsu’s latest technological innovations while underscoring the province’s contribution to national strategic priorities.