HKU Design+ Visits China Time Valley: Exploring the Fusion of Time Art and Quality Science
10月13日，由童昭安（Mono Tung）老师带领的香港大学跨学科设计研究平台的团队参观了深圳时间谷、深圳市钟表质量检验中心（SWQC®）、飞亚达计时中心，并与深圳市智能穿戴产业联合会会长朱舜华先生、飞亚达计时中心馆长章剑锋先生、深圳市钟表质量检验中心业务总监李伟浩先生、验货总监张伟（William Zhang）及工作人员进行了深入交流。此次参访团队由来自不同学科背景的学生组成，他们的研究方向涵盖数码针织、可穿戴设计、材料创新与未来系统，此次活动旨在通过实地学习与行业专家交流，了解深圳在钟表与智能穿戴领域的创新实践与产业生态。这次参观活动不仅让学生们更加了解深圳在钟表、纺织物及智能穿戴领域的最新发展，也让他们对深圳市钟表质量检验中心的专业检测服务和与高校的合作潜力有了更全面的认知。
On October 13th, a team from the HKU interdisciplinary design research platform, led by Assistant Lecturer Mono Tung, visited China Time Valley, the Shenzhen Watch Quality Test Centre (SWQC®), and the FIYTA World. They had an in-depth exchange with Mr. Zhu Shunhua (President of The Federation of China(Shenzhen) Wearable Industry), Mr. Zhang Jianfeng (Director of the FIYTA World), Mr. Pasta Li (Business Director of SWQC®), Mr. William Zhang (Inspection Director), and their staff.
The visiting group consisted of students from different disciplines, whose research includes digital knitting, wearable design, materials innovation, and future systems. This visit was intended to combine field learning and expert dialogue, helping them better understand Shenzhen’s innovation practices and industry ecosystem in watchmaking and smart wearables.
The experience not only gave the students a clearer view of Shenzhen’s latest developments in watches, textiles, and wearable tech, but also deepened their appreciation for SWQC®’s professional testing services and its potential for collaboration with universities.
深圳市钟表质量检验中心作为第三方检测机构，凭借其深厚的技术背景和国际化认证资质，在为企业提供专业检测、验货、鉴定等服务的同时，也在积极开展与高校的合作，助力产品研发与创新。通过与大学等学术机构的合作，SWQC®不仅为高校提供了先进的科研平台，也推动了产业与学术界的深度融合。在交流环节中，李伟浩总监和张伟总监带领学生们走进实验室，详细讲解了多种检测仪器的结构与应用原理，展示了从精密测量到环境模拟的完整检测流程。他强调了检验在产品质量与品牌信誉中的核心作用，并指出，在全球化浪潮中，中国制造业正面临着更高的国际标准与市场挑战，唯有以科学检测和合规体系为基础，才能赢得全球市场的信任与认可。
As an independent third-party testing institution, the Shenzhen Watch & Clock Quality Test Centre (SWQC®) combines deep technical expertise with internationally recognized accreditations. While providing professional services in product testing, inspection, and certification for enterprises, SWQC® also actively collaborates with universities to support research and innovation.
Through partnerships with academic institutions, SWQC® not only offers advanced research facilities, but also fosters stronger integration between industry and academia.
During the visit, Directors Pasta Li and William Zhang guided students through the laboratories, explaining the structure and application of various testing instruments and demonstrating the full process from precision measurement to environmental simulation. They highlighted the crucial role of testing in ensuring product quality and brand reputation, emphasizing that amid globalization, Chinese manufacturing faces increasingly stringent international standards and market challenges. Only by building on scientific testing and compliance systems, they noted, can Chinese brands earn lasting trust and recognition in the global market.
飞亚达计时文化中心作为飞亚达精密科技股份有限公司的博物馆，呈现了计时工具发展历程、中国钟表产业发展历程及飞亚达品牌在不同历史阶段的创新与发展的故事。参观过程中，馆长章剑锋先生为学生们生动讲述了“时间”与“钟表”的演变史，并分享了飞亚达在智能穿戴领域的技术探索与创新成果，尤其是在航空计时和航天任务中的应用案例，令人印象深刻。
The Fiyta World as a brand museum under the Fiyta Group, showcases the development of China’s watchmaking industry and the evolution of the Fiyta brand. During the visit, Chef Zhang Jianfeng gave an engaging presentation on the history of “time” and “timepieces,” tracing their evolution through different eras. He also shared Fiyta’s technological innovations in the field of smart wearables, particularly its advancements and applications in aerospace timekeeping and aviation missions, which left a strong impression on the students.
深圳市智能穿戴产业联合会会长朱舜华先生则从行业视角出发，介绍了当前智能穿戴产业的发展现状、市场格局、技术趋势以及所面临的挑战。他强调，智能穿戴产业正处于融合创新的关键阶段，需要产业链上下游和科研机构的共同推动。现场交流气氛热烈，学生们踊跃发言，就智能穿戴设计、未来材料以及中外产业差异等问题展开了积极讨论，思想碰撞中启发不断。
Mr. Zhu Shunhua, President of the China (Shenzhen) Time Valley investment Group and The Federation of China(Shenzhen) Wearable Industry, shared insights from an industry perspective. He outlined the current status of the smart wearable sector, its market structure, key technological trends, and the main challenges it faces.
He emphasized that the smart wearable industry is now at a critical stage of integrated innovation, which requires close collaboration between the entire supply chain and research institutions. The discussion session was lively — students actively exchanged ideas on topics such as wearable design, future materials, and differences between Chinese and international industries, sparking continuous inspiration and reflection.
通过这次交流，香港大学的学生们不仅对深圳钟表和智能穿戴产业有了更深入的理解，也意识到作为第三方机构，深圳市钟表质量检验中心不仅承担着保障市场产品质量的重要职责，同时还通过与高校的合作，在推动科技创新与产业升级中发挥着不可或缺的作用。这一跨界合作模式无疑为双方带来了互利共赢的局面，并为学生们提供了宝贵的实习和研究机会。
Through this exchange, the students from The University of Hong Kong gained a deeper understanding of Shenzhen’s watchmaking and smart wearable industries. They also recognized that, as a third-party organization, the Shenzhen Watch & Clock Quality Test Centre (SWQC®) not only plays a vital role in ensuring product quality in the market but also contributes to technological innovation and industrial advancement through its collaborations with universities.
This cross-sector cooperation model creates a mutually beneficial partnership between academia and industry, while providing students with valuable opportunities for research and practical experience.
此次活动为学生们提供了一个更加直观的学习平台，让他们能够了解行业前沿的技术与趋势，也进一步加深了他们对检验中心在现代制造业中作用的认知。在未来，深圳市钟表质量检验中心将继续与学术界、产业界紧密合作，推动行业的创新与发展，为全球客户提供更加高效、专业的质量保障服务。
This visit offered students a more hands-on and immersive learning experience, allowing them to explore the latest technologies and trends shaping the industry. It also deepened their understanding of the vital role that the Shenzhen Watch & Clock Quality Test Centre (SWQC®) plays in modern manufacturing.
Looking ahead, SWQC® will continue to strengthen its collaboration with both academia and industry — driving innovation, supporting sustainable development, and providing efficient, professional, and globally trusted quality assurance services for clients around the world.
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