On December 31, 2024, the People's Government of Shandong Province announced the "Reply on the Construction Plan of Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory of Binzhou Aluminum Industry in Shandong" (Shandong Government Document No. 201 [2024]). The "Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory of Binzhou Aluminum Industry in Shandong," jointly proposed by the People's Government of Binzhou City, Weiqiao Pioneering Group, and Binzhou Weiqiao National Science and Technology Research Institute, was approved for establishment. This marks a new milestone in the scientific research capabilities and technological level of Binzhou Weiqiao National Science and Technology Research Institute.