SHENZEN, China, Oct. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Zhen Ding
Technology Group (Zhen Ding)
(4958-TW) announced they have entered into a strategic cooperation
agreement in advanced printed circuit board (PCBs) technology. The
signing ceremony, held yesterday at the Shenzhen Avary Time Center,
was attended by Charles Shen,
Chairman, Zhen Ding; Yi Zhang, President of the Asia Pacific Region,
DuPont; and Thean Ming Tan, Global
Business Director for Laminates, DuPont.
Through this strategic partnership, DuPont and Zhen Ding will work to enhance end-user
applications, advance cutting-edge research and development,
improve material performance, and promote the sustainable
development of the electronics sector. Furthermore, they intend to
deepen their cooperation in advancing smart manufacturing,
corporate governance, and sustainability initiatives.
"As a leader in the global PCB industry, Zhen Ding possesses significant technical
expertise and is open to collaborations that drive industry
development," said Yi Zhang,
President, DuPont Asia Pacific Region. "DuPont is honored to
partner with the best in the field to enhance customer service and
unlock new innovative possibilities for the global electronics
sector."
DuPont is an industry leader in advanced interconnects and
thermal management, providing solutions for chip fabrication,
packaging, PCBs, and assembly. These solutions are critical for
fostering breakthrough innovations vital for advanced computing and
artificial intelligence. DuPont is committed to being the partner
of choice for its customers, addressing the evolving demands in
sectors such as advanced packaging, high-end substrates, AI
applications, automotive electronics, high-frequency
communications, and data centers. Through materials innovation,
DuPont delivers superior quality solutions that empower customers
to succeed both now and in the future.
"As a global leader in the electronic materials industry, DuPont
possesses robust R&D, reliable quality, manufacturing
capabilities, and a stable global supply chain. These are core
competencies that Zhen Ding highly
values," said Charles Shen,
Chairman, Zhen Ding Group. "In this partnership, both parties will
integrate their respective resources, collaboratively explore
growth opportunities, and exert a positive influence on the
industry. Through comprehensive cooperation in the development of
new materials and key technologies, we aim to address the
industry's demand for the complex performance of advanced PCBs and
foster future innovations."
About DuPont Electronics & Industrial
DuPont
Electronics & Industrial is a global supplier of new
technologies and performance materials serving the semiconductor,
circuit board, display, digital and flexographic printing,
healthcare, aerospace, industrial and transportation industries.
From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented
research scientists and application experts work closely with
customers, providing solutions, products, and technical services to
enable next-generation technologies.
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About Zhen Ding Technology Holding Limited
Zhen Ding
Technology Holding Limited (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 4958)
specializes in the research, development, production, and sales
variety of products, including flexible printed circuit board (FPC)
and surface mount assembly (SMA), substrate-likes PCBs (SLP),
high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, ultra-thin Mini LED board,
multilayer rigid printed circuit boards (RPCB) and IC substrates
(ICS). These products are widely used in end products such as
computer information, consumer electronics, communications
networks, automotive electronics, AI server high-speed computing,
optical module and medical applications. The company offers
professional one-stop shopping, full-solution services to customer
worldwide. For more detailed information, please visit the company
website: www.zdtco.com.
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