Earlier this year, the inauguration ceremony for the new site of Suzhou Elite Science and Technology Co., Ltd. was grandly held at Liandong U Valley Science and Technology Industrial Park in Gusu District. This high-tech enterprise, specializing in the research and development of scientific instruments such as liquid chromatography, has reached a significant milestone in its development history. ### Thirty Years of Dedication to Liquid Chromatography As a benchmark enterprise in domestic liquid chromatography, relying on over 30 years of technical accumulation and continuous innovation, Elite Science and Technology has always maintained a leading position in the domestic liquid chromatography industry. Currently, the company is leveraging the keywords of "relocation for capacity expansion, capital empowerment, and generational inheritance" to unleash new development momentum amid the wave of domestic substitution. Elite Science and Technology focuses on the production and research process of "genuine localization" of analytical instruments. In this process, the company has fully mastered underlying key technologies, supply chains, and mass production technologies. Centering on the field of liquid chromatography, Elite Science and Technology has built a rich business matrix. Its product chain forms a closed loop, covering a complete solution of instruments, consumables, software, components, and technical services. This closed-loop business model allows customers to receive one-stop services at Elite. Whether they need to purchase instruments, replenish consumables, upgrade software, or obtain technical support, all can be satisfied within the company, greatly enhancing the customer experience. Elite Science and Technology is the only domestic enterprise with experience in mass production of both chromatographic instruments and chromatographic consumables. This unique advantage has placed its series of liquid chromatography products at the forefront of domestic market share. To date, the cumulative sales volume of domestic instruments has exceeded 17,000 units, and the cumulative sales of chromatographic columns have surpassed 200,000. Such impressive sales figures fully demonstrate market recognition of its products and reflect the company's strong strength in the liquid chromatography field. Based on 30 years of experience accumulation in the liquid chromatography field, Elite Science and Technology has achieved a 95% localization rate for core components of its own chromatographic equipment through independent research and production of core components and cooperation with domestic suppliers. A high localization rate not only reduces production costs but also decreases reliance on foreign technologies and components, enhancing the company's independent control capabilities. ### Breakthroughs in Both Hardware and Software In Elite's application laboratory, the latest generation EClassical 3200L liquid chromatograph stands out. It adopts a direct-drive pump design with a pressure resistance of over 130 MPa. This high pressure resistance enables the instrument to operate stably even in complex detection environments. Moreover, the device is compatible with mass spectrometry, a feature that makes it useful in fields such as clinical blood biological sample testing and pharmaceutical testing. Software has long been a bottleneck in the liquid chromatography industry. In recent years, Elite has continuously invested in research and development in the software field. In 2024, the company launched the Rubikstation chromatographic data workstation. This workstation supports seamless integration with domestic operating systems, demonstrating the company's support and adaptation to the domestic software ecosystem. At the same time, it features a comprehensive audit trail function, meeting stringent compliance requirements. To meet the differentiated needs of customers, Elite has actively improved its product layout. Currently, the company can provide liquid chromatography products of high, medium, and low-end grades. High-end products, with more advanced technologies and performance, cater to research institutions and enterprises with extremely high testing accuracy requirements. Mid-range products, while ensuring certain performance, offer high cost-effectiveness, suitable for daily testing needs of most enterprises. Low-end products, characterized by affordability, meet the needs of customers with limited budgets. In addition to products of different grades, Elite's product range also covers various categories such as HPLC, UHPLC, and LC/MS. Different categories of liquid chromatography products are suitable for different testing scenarios and sample types. HPLC is applicable to conventional separation and analysis; UHPLC offers higher separation efficiency and speed; LC/MS, combining the advantages of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, enables more complex compound analysis. ### Effective Overseas Layout Elite has embarked on the journey of overseas market layout, actively expanding its overseas sales sector. Relying on its technical strength and product advantages in the liquid chromatography field, the company has reached strategic cooperation agreements with well-known overseas pharmaceutical customers and successfully launched sales operations. As of 2023, its products have been sold in 45 overseas countries, with users in developed countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Italy. In 2024, Elite will accelerate the development of international business. The company has set a clear goal of becoming a leading domestic "international" liquid chromatography company. To achieve this goal, Elite will invest more resources in overseas markets, strengthen marketing and brand building, and enhance the visibility and influence of its products in the international market. In the future, Elite will continue to increase investment in technological innovation and ecological construction. The company will deeply explore the needs of downstream markets, develop more innovative application scenarios, and provide customers with more comprehensive solutions. Meanwhile, Elite will further strengthen the construction of international channels, expand sales networks, and improve product market coverage. Amid the rise of domestic scientific instruments, Elite is not only a "participant" in this wave but also a "breaker" with its innovation capabilities and market expansion capabilities. It is foreseeable that in future development, Elite will continuously enhance its competitiveness and is expected to become a "leader" in the domestic liquid chromatography field.