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Malay Mail
03-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Int'l media charmed by "China tour" amid cool summer in Hainan
The international media team immersed itself in the colorful experience that the "cool island" of Hainan offered in summer. (Photo credit: Jing Chen) The international media team immersed itself in the colorful experience that the "cool island" of Hainan offered in summer. (Photo credit: Dan Sandoval) HAIKOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - This summer, journalists and photographers from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries gathered at China's Hainan Free Trade Port, experiencing firsthand the vibrant pulse of its industrial most of the media delegation, this was their first visit to Hainan. At the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, the team explored various medical institutions, gaining insights into the local healthcare landscape, specialized medical policies, and unique wellness programs blending traditional Chinese medicine with Western techniques. As China's only special medical zone, Lecheng collaborates with more than 180 healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device institutions across 20 countries, providing a series of world-class medical and healthcare services. In the first five months of this year, it welcomed more than 180,000 tourists from China, Canada, and pristine tropical rainforests and vibrant Li and Miao cultural traditions stand as its most iconic ecological and cultural hallmarks. At Haikou's Qilou Old Street, Baoting's Binglanggu Li and Miao Cultural Heritage Park, and Baoting's Shenyu Island, the media delegation was captivated by dynamic displays and exhibits of UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage—such as the 3,000-year-old Li traditional techniques of spinning, dyeing, weaving, and embroidering—alongside national and provincial treasures like Hainan agarwood, coconut carving, Li pottery, boat-shaped houses, and bamboo pole remarked that witnessing and engaging with these time-honored crafts in person was far more striking than viewing them through photos or videos. Many showed a strong interest in Hainan agarwood, marveling at its historical significance and medicinal properties. After experiencing a Li medical massage, one reporter said that his back pain was finally relieved and that he "should have come to Hainan earlier."Beyond its beaches, Hainan offers a wealth of unique summer experiences that reshaped international media's perceptions: the Taoist healing, the Li long-table banquet, and refreshing forest bath on the Shenyu Island; the tropical coastal skydiving at Skydive Tarhe; the underwater suites and theme park of the Atlantis Sanya; the shopping spree in the International Duty-free Shopping Complex; the island scenery and fishermen culture in the West Island. Each destination offers distinct charms, revealing Hainan's diverse Hao, deputy director of the Sanya Tourism Board, revealed that in addition to strengthening duty-free shopping, Sanya has also prioritized low-altitude tourism and yachting in recent years. Last year alone, yachts embarked on over 120,000 sea trips, more than 10,000 visitors experienced low-altitude skydiving, and international cruise traffic, including home-port and visiting-port throughput, reached 59,200, placing Sanya among China's top to the Hainan Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television, and Sports, as China's only tropical island province and the largest Free Trade Port, Hainan enjoys the best visa-free policy in the country. In 2024, the number of inbound tourists exceeded 1 million, a record high in the past 5 years. The island has designed 10 categories of tourism products (e.g., marine tourism, high-end shopping, and healthcare) and allows ordinary passport holders from 85 countries to land without a #HainanDepartmentofTourism,Culture,Radio,TV,andSports The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
South China Morning Post
24-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
On this Chinese island, patients are trying latest experimental drugs for cancer
Beneath the swaying palms of Hainan, China 's tropical southernmost island province, a quiet revolution is unfolding. In the secluded town of Lecheng, a 50-year-old woman sits in a sunlit hospital room, her gaze steady as a nurse administers an injection that could rewrite her future. Diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer , she is among the first patients in China to receive the LK101 injection – a personalised mRNA vaccine designed to slash the risk of relapse Lecheng, an enclave covering 20 sq km (7.7 square miles) on Hainan's eastern coast, is no ordinary town. Dotted with over 30 state-of-the-art hospitals nestled amid lush foliage, it is China's only 'medical special zone', where patients can access therapies still in clinical trials long before they hit the mainstream market. These can range from cutting-edge stem cell treatments to gene therapies. At West China Lecheng Hospital of Sichuan University, where the woman received her vaccine, single-patient suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlook tropical gardens, a far cry from the crowded, ageing wards typical of mainland public hospitals.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Industrial Spraying Nozzle Market to Worth Over US$ 3,602.38 Million by 2033
Industrial spraying nozzle demand surges from agriculture, automotive, and aerospace sectors, driven by precision mandates, smart sensor adoption, and CO2 regulations. Stainless steel leads to material use; material volatility and regional reshaping via tariffs and policy redefine sourcing strategies. Chicago, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global industrial spraying nozzle market was valued at US$ 2,101.71 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 3,602.38 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.17% during the forecast period 2025–2033. The industrial spraying nozzle market is being redefined by precision agriculture mandates and automotive reshoring. John Deere's ExactApply PWM systems cut agrochemical use by 22% across 48 million acres in 2024, driving 8% YoY demand growth for hydraulic nozzles in North America. Simultaneously, Asia's push for chip sovereignty has spurred $220M in annual nozzle demand for semiconductor wet benches, with domestic producers like Lecheng capturing 73% of China's photoresist nozzle market via cost-competitive 316L stainless units. In Europe, the EU's Farm2Fork mandate (50% chemical reduction by 2030) has forced 68% of agri-equipment OEMs to retrofit drones and sprayers with anti-drift nozzles, creating a $110M retrofit niche. Download Sample Pages: Material innovation and geopolitical supply chain pivots are reshaping competitive dynamics of the industrial spraying nozzle market. Indonesia's nickel export ban (reinforced May 2024) spiked stainless steel 316L prices by 63% YoY, compelling nozzle giants like Spraying Systems Co. to accelerate R&D into nickel-free ceramics. Early adopters like IKEUCHI now report 94% durability parity for sintered alumina-zirconia nozzles at 58% lower material costs, attracting Tier-1 automotive clients like Toyota. Concurrently, tariff wars are forcing diversification: U.S. nozzle imports from Mexico fell 29% post-15% tariffs, redirecting $85M in orders to German and Japanese suppliers. Smaller players are pursuing hyper-localized sourcing: Brazil's Jacto partnered with Glencore to secure conflict-free cobalt for sugarcane spray nozzles, trimming lead times from 18 to 5 weeks. Key Findings in Industrial Spraying Nozzle Market Market Forecast (2033) US$ 3,602.38 million CAGR 6.17% Largest Region (2024) Asia Pacific (38.01%) By Product Type Hydraulic Nozzle (29.96%) By Material Type Stainless Steel (37.39%) By Fluid Type Single Fluid Type (66.04%) By Application Surface Coating (17.94%) By End User Agriculture (22.52%) By Distribution Channel Offline (81.37%) Top Drivers Stricter emission regulations mandating precision fluid control to minimize VOC overspray waste High-performance material innovations (e.g., sintered ceramics) extending nozzle lifespan in corrosive environments Industry 4.0 integration requiring IoT-compatible nozzles for predictive maintenance and process automation Top Trends Smart sensors and data analytics adoption for spray process optimization Electrostatic spraying technology advancement for enhanced droplet adhesion efficiency Additive manufacturing enabling rapid prototyping of customized nozzle designs Top Challenges Raw material price volatility affecting manufacturing costs and procurement stability Complex regulatory compliance requirements across different international markets Supply chain disruptions impacting production and delivery timelines Stainless Steel Retains Market Lead Through Corrosion Resistance and ESG Mandates Stainless steel's 37.3% material share is anchored in multisector regulatory compliance and lifecycle cost advantages in the industrial spraying nozzle market. The FDA's 2024 food contact surface guidelines reduced permissible chromium migration limits by 35%, disqualifying brass and aluminum from 82% of U.S. dairy and beverage CIP systems. Similarly, EU chemical plants now mandate stainless steel 316L nozzles for chlorine-rich environments, as Koch Industries' trials showed a 2.4x lifespan extension over ceramics (5,200 hours vs. 2,100), avoiding $2.6M/year in downtime costs per facility. Meanwhile, Asia's steelmakers like POSCO use tungsten-reinforced nozzles for continuous descaling, achieving 8,000-hour lifespans under 90°C acidic sprays—3x longer than silicon carbide alternatives. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pressures amplify demand: 74% of automakers (ACEA 2024) require ISO 14046-certified nozzles for eco-label compliance. Even with a 15–20% price premium over plastics, TCO analysis justifies adoption: Thyssenkrupp's 2024 study showed stainless nozzles in semiconductor fabs last 13 months vs. 4 months for PVC units, preventing $3.2M/year in halted production. Material innovation persists, with ArcelorMittal's 'Duplex 2205' alloy reducing nickel dependency by 30% to hedge against Indonesia's export bans. Surface Coating Applications Thrive on Automotive Electrification and Aerospace Lightweighting Surface coating's 18% revenue share in the industrial spraying nozzle market is buoyed by multi-industry quality mandates and sustainability imperatives. BMW's 2024 iFactory in Hungary deployed 15,000 HVLP nozzles to apply ceramic thermal coatings on EV battery packs, enabling compliance with EU charging efficiency standards (0–80% in 45 minutes). Aerospace's shift to ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) demands ultra-precise thermal barrier spraying: GE Aerospace's 2024 nozzle upgrade cut coating waste by 27% in LEAP engines, translating to $4.8M/year savings. In Asia, India's PLI scheme for electronics accelerated imports of 0.15mm electrospray nozzles for foldable smartphone EMI shielding, achieving 99.5% defect-free output at Foxconn. ESG drives circular solutions: Volvo's PaintCore system reclaims 89% of overspray via AI-guided nozzles, meeting Sweden's zero-landfill targets while saving $2.1M/year in paint costs. However, SME adoption gaps persist—78% of India's Tier-2 auto suppliers still use non-calibrated nozzles, incurring $11M/year in rework. Premium suppliers like Sames Kremlin now offer retrofitting packages ($8,000–$12,000/line), integrating IoT sensors to bridge the precision gap for mid-sized players. Agriculture's 22.52% Revenue Share Anchored in Precision ULV and Drone Spraying Agriculture's revenue dominance in the industrial spraying nozzle market reflects evolving ROI metrics: precision ULV spraying now reduces agrochemical use while enhancing yields. John Deere's ExactApply PWM systems saved U.S. farmers $420M in 2023 by cutting herbicide volumes through 200Hz droplet modulation. Drone spraying is pivotal: India's Kisan Drone subsidy drove a 140% YoY demand surge for hydraulic nozzles compatible with 150µm ULV pesticides, reducing smallholder input costs by 22%. Vertical farming amplifies niche needs—Aerofarms' 2024 aeroponic systems use 150µm pulsed nozzles for 95% humidity control, doubling lettuce yield per sq. ft. However, smallholder challenges endure: 68% of African farms lack nozzle calibration tools, wasting 48% of inputs (FAO 2024). To democratize access, Bosch's pay-per-acre nozzle leasing ($0.8/acre/month) now covers 12% of EU farms. In contrast, China's Xinxing Group targets large cooperatives with integrated nozzle-sensor kits for soil-adjusted spraying, cutting fertilizer use by 31% in rice paddies. The sector's growth hinges on hybrid models: precision for high-value crops and affordability for staples like wheat. Asia Pacific's Leadership via Industrial Policy & Raw Material Innovation Asia Pacific's 38% revenue dominance in the industrial spraying nozzle market is driven by state-led industrial agendas and adaptive material sourcing. China's $586B semiconductor self-sufficiency campaign has created a $220M niche for ultra-pure chemical nozzles, with domestic players like Lecheng securing 68% of the local market by slashing prices 20% below U.S. competitors. India's PLI scheme for electronics fueled a 42% YoY rise in micro-nozzle imports (2023–2024) for OLED screen coating, as Samsung's Noida plant now sources 80% of its 0.1mm electrospray units locally. In Southeast Asia, Indonesia's nickel export ban forced nozzle makers to adopt boron carbide coatings for fertilizer systems—20% costlier but reducing downtime by 31% in acidic environments. However, supply chain dualism endures: While SMEs dominate brass nozzle production for rice belts, high-value sectors like EVs and pharma rely on German/Japanese imports. Australia's $1B critical minerals JVs aim to localize lithium slurry nozzles, targeting 45% import substitution by 2026. For suppliers, APAC demands agility: premium partnerships (e.g., Spraying Systems Co.'s JV with Tata Motors) for EV cooling nozzles and volume-driven pricing for agrarian economies like Vietnam. North America's Reshoring Surge & Tariff-Driven Vendor Shifts North America's 28% share in the industrial spraying nozzle market reflects geopolitical recalibration and ESG-driven retrofits. The U.S. CHIPS Act's $52B fund spurred 14 new semiconductor fabs, each requiring 5,000+ precision nozzles for photoresist coating—88% now sourced locally since TSMC's Arizona fab launched. Mexico's 15% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. nozzles (USMCA disputes) shifted 27% of automotive procurement to Lechler (Germany) and IKEUCHI (Japan). Meanwhile, California's 2024 VOC cap (0.5g/L for coatings) forced $12M/year HVLP nozzle retrofits in aerospace MROs, driving Lechler's U.S. sales up 23% YoY. Agriculture's ROI focus persists: Deere's ExactShot saved Midwest farmers $21M in Q1 2024 via 0.5ml fertilizer micro-dosing. Private equity consolidates the sector—Columbus McKinnon's $1.2B buyout of Spray Nozzle Engineering targets Canada's oil sands, where nozzle-optimized steam injection cuts extraction costs by $12/barrel. Decision-makers must navigate tariff-led diversification: Ford now dual-sources 35% of paint shop nozzles from Mexico and Germany to hedge risks. Europe's Carbon Compliance Costs & Circular Sourcing Models Europe's 24% share in the industrial spraying nozzle market is tied to carbon pricing pain points and closed-loop innovation. The EU's CBAM (€120/ton CO2e) compelled 63% of automotive suppliers to adopt low-overspray electrostatic nozzles (ACEA 2024), helping BMW save €4.3M/year in penalties at its Munich plant. Circular models like Volvo's remanufactured ceramic nozzles (95% original specs) cut cobalt use by 220kg/month, while Saint-Gobain's 'Nanocarb' line uses 75% recycled SiC. France's Ecophyto II+ fines (€14K/ha for exceeding pesticide limits) drove a 37% CAGR for Airtec's anti-drift orchard nozzles. Labor dynamics complicate margins: Germany's 18% wage hike for skilled technicians squeezed nozzle margins by 6–8%, pushing 31% of production to Poland (cheaper labor, 90% EU compliance). The EU Critical Raw Materials Act now mandates blockchain-tracked tungsten sourcing—Lechler's Circulor partnership reduced supply chain risk premiums by 19%. Future growth lies in compliance-as-a-service: BASF bundles nozzle sales with carbon audits, covering 73% of chemical clients needing REACH alignment. Material Volatility Spurs Alloy Substitution & Provenance Tracking Nickel's 63% YoY price surge (World Steel Association 2024) and China's graphite curbs forced strategic material pivots in the industrial spraying nozzle market. IKEUCHI's sintered ceramics now replace 22% of SS316L in chemical nozzles, cutting costs by 58% with 94% longevity retention. Blockchain adoption accelerates: Lechler's Circulor-tracked tungsten nozzles ensure compliance with EU due diligence laws, trimming lead times by 13 days. Automotive's urgency is acute—BMW's Spartanburg plant switched to Glencore's cobalt-free alloys, bypassing 8-week delays from conflict minerals. However, SMEs lag: 74% of India's nozzle makers lack R&D budgets for alternatives, risking $340M in lost agri orders. In aerospace, ArcelorMittal's tungsten-reinforced nozzles extend descaling intervals by 23%, saving $1.2M/line annually. Procurement teams now prioritize 'material passports' for traceability—Spirax Sarco's partnership with Minespider ensures 100% conflict-free tantalum sourcing. For innovators, opportunities lie in low-cobalt alloys and hybrid coatings (e.g., graphene-plated ceramics), though CAPEX remains prohibitive for mid-sized firms. Smart Sensors Elevate ROI Through Predictive Analytics & Interoperability Gaps Sensor-integrated nozzles now define ROI in the industrial spraying nozzle market via real-time optimization and downtime prevention. Bosch's Spray Pilot A.I. reduced paint waste by 27% at BMW's Regensburg plant using humidity-adjusted atomization, per 2024 filings. Nordson's EVA Proctor uses edge analytics to auto-calibrate flow rates, cutting recalibration labor by 41% in pharma coating lines. However, legacy system integration challenges persist: 78% of spray lines lack APIs for sensor data, requiring $250K middleware investments. Agriculture's adoption surges—Deere's ExactApply links nozzle sensors to soil moisture data, trimming water use by 19% in California almond groves. Pharma demand grows: GEA's viscosity sensors boosted vaccine adjuvant yields by 22%, justifying 12–18% ASP premiums. For ROI, decision-makers must prioritize interoperability budgets and staff upskilling: Honeywell's 2024 survey found 53% of plant managers lack analytics-trained technicians, stalling adoption. Modify this report to fit your requirements: Sustainability Transforms Requirements From Product Features to Lifecycle Audits Procurement now prioritizes full lifecycle ESG reporting over technical specs in the industrial spraying nozzle market. John Deere's ISO 14046-certified ExactApply nozzles drove 14% sales growth in 2023, as EU farmers face mandatory water-footprint disclosures. Circular models thrive: Saint-Gobain's remanufactured SiC nozzles save 8 tons CO2/year per automotive line, but SMEs resist premiums—Mexican farms rejected 85% of HVLP nozzles due to 28% cost hikes. CBAM mandates push 63% of suppliers to embed CO2 tracking, with Dürr's EcoRSQ6 system slashing VW's paint waste penalties by €2.1M/year. Green material R&D accelerates: Sandvik's 3D-printed nozzles use 40% less cobalt, aligning with EU's CRMA. Yet, adoption disparities persist: While Boeing mandates blockchain-tracked nozzles (reducing supply chain audits by 33%), African agri-SMEs remain reliant on non-compliant Chinese imports. Future leaders must balance premium compliance tools with scalable, low-cost alternatives to bridge the global ESG gap. Global Industrial Spraying Nozzle Market Major Players: Spraying Systems Co. Lechler GmbH Nordson Corporation BETE Fog Nozzle, Inc. PNR Italia Srl Ikeuchi USA, Inc. Silvent AB Wagner Group EXAIR Corp. Synergy Spray Systems AirTX Other Prominent Players Key Segmentation: By Product Type Hydraulic Nozzles Full Cone Nozzles Full Spray Nozzles Flat Fan Nozzles Hollow Cone Nozzles Solid Stream Nozzles Pneumatic Nozzles Fine Fog Nozzles Semi Fine Fog Nozzles Semi Coarse Nozzles Clog Resistant Nozzles Misting Nozzles Air Atomizing Nozzles Automatic Nozzles Others By Material Type Plastic Aluminium Stainless Steel Hardened Stainless Steel Die Cast Stainless Steel Titanium Alloy Ceramics Brass Others By Fluid Type Single fluid Two-fluid By Application Chemical Reactions Surface Coating Product Cooling Humidification Tank Washing Odor Control Dust Control Cleaning Lubrication Foam Control Fire Protection Drying Others By End User Oil and Gas Automotive Food and Beverage Mining Electronics Pharmaceutical Agriculture Manufacturing Others By Distribution Channel Online Offline OEM Aftermarket By Region North America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa (MEA) South America Have questions? 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