Industry-university-research collaborative innovation is an important mission for both universities and enterprises. Between October and November 2026, Nanjing JILONG organized multiple exchange activities for university-enterprise cooperation.

On October 14, JILONG ’s technical team visited the School of Integrated Circuits, University of Science and Technology of China, to deliver hands-on training on fiber fusion splicers for students. On November 6, professors from the Department of Applied Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technology visited JILONG, touring its Suzhou R&D facility for in-depth discussions. Centered on technical practice and academic exchange respectively, the two events further bridge university research and industrial applications.

Outreach to Universities: Bringing Hands-on Equipment Practice to Laboratories

On October 14, 2026, JILONG’s technical team paid a visit to the School of Integrated Circuits, University of Science and Technology of China.

This training stemmed from conversations at the Shenzhen China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) in September. Representatives from the School of Integrated Circuits selected JILONG ’s equipment at the exhibition and invited the JILONG team to deliver systematic training on campus. What began as exhibition-floor dialogue evolved into on-site university training, expanding their partnership from equipment procurement to dedicated technical services.

Held at the school’s experimental center, the training adopted the JILONG 300T trunk fusion splicer. Tailored to students’ practical learning requirements, JILONG engineers explained the principles of fiber fusion splicing, and guided students through fiber cleaving, splicing and heat-shrink protection, while answering on-site questions.

Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice, students gained solid insights into standard fiber-splicing workflows and key equipment operation points. For JILONG , this also served as a valuable exchange opportunity to test equipment performance within real-world research scenarios.

Enterprise Visit: R&D and Research-to-Product-Transformation Discussions

On November 6, 2026, professors from the Department of Applied Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technology visited JILONG. The group toured the enterprise’s R&D department to learn about its R&D workflows and technological innovations.

The visiting professor specializes in optical fiber and laser research, with a focus on ultrafast fiber lasers, and has presided over the Youth Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. His research and project experience give him first-hand understanding of how to align academic research with real-world industrial demands.

Accompanied by JILONG R&D staff, the professors reviewed the company’s product development process and technological achievements. Since launching KL-100, China’s first domestic fiber fusion splicer in 1993, JILONG has built a comprehensive product portfolio covering fiber fusion splicers, OTDRs, measuring instruments and fiber-optic tools, with business presence across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. In recent years, JILONG has further expanded its footprint into radio-frequency and microwave technologies. Over three decades of technological accumulation lays a solid practical foundation for joint discussions on industrial applications and technological advancement.

During the visit, both sides exchanged views on development trends in optical-communication testing technologies and the industrialization of scientific research outcomes. They discussed practical requirements for technological progress and research-to-product transformation from both academic and industrial perspectives.

Additionally, the visiting faculty showed interest in student internship, practical training and career development. Both parties explored potential university-enterprise cooperation avenues including student internships, practical training programs and graduate employment matching, aiming to build stronger links between talent cultivation and corporate workforce needs.

University-Enterprise Synergy: Effective Alignment Between Research and Industrial Demands

By bringing on-site equipment training onto university campuses, JILONG transfers operational expertise and technical support into teaching and research environments. Meanwhile, faculty visits to JILONG enable direct dialogue between academic studies and industrial practice. Though differing in format and focus, both activities pursue one shared goal: to foster effective communication and alignment among research resources, technical know-how and real-world industry requirements.

Deepened Cooperation for Regularized Knowledge Exchange

Founded in 1993, JILONG has focused on communications test-and-measurement technologies for more than 30 years. As a national high-tech enterprise, JILONG holds over 100 patents. In 2019, the company participated in drafting the national standard for fiber fusion splicers.

Innovation in communications technology must address evolving industry demands, and also relies on academic expertise and talent resources from universities and research institutes. Moving forward, JILONG will further deepen partnerships with higher-education institutions and research bodies. It will explore diverse cooperation models covering hands-on equipment training, technical seminars, student internships and graduate recruitment. Through advancing industry-university-research collaboration, JILONG strives to contribute to technological progress in optical communications and test-and-measurement sectors.