Physial-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus was visited by a delegation from University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB, 北京科技大学) from 2 to 9 December 2024.

The visit summarised the results of the joint research projects being carried out in 2022-2024 under BRFFR and NSFC in the field of magnetic pulse and deformation machining.

The agreement was officially signed on 9 December, with the main goal of establishing a joint Belarusian-Chinese laboratory. In addition, the possibilities of expanding areas of co-operation and further participation in joint research and applied projects were discussed.

The guests visited the scientific laboratories and production sites of the Institute to familiarise themselves with the available research and production equipment. Deputy Director for Production Vladimir Petrenko made a report on promising developments of the Institute. USTB representatives noted a wide range of the Institute’s capabilities, and showed particular interest in the developments in the field of cross-wedge rolling, metal forming, induction heating and heat treatment technologies, as well as magnetic-pulse technologies and the development of new compositions of alloys for various purposes.