Recently, Dr. Wu Hao, President of GRAEFF, has been officially appointed as a Senior Expert of the Zhejiang Association of Automation for a term of three years, with his professional expertise focusing on the R&D and manufacturing of sensors. This appointment not only represents a high recognition of Dr. Wu Hao's profound attainments in the fields of automation and sensing technology, but also underscores GRAEFF's leading technological position in the industry.

ZHEJIANG ASSOCIATION OF AUTOMATION

As the authoritative academic organization in the field of automation in Zhejiang Province, the Zhejiang Association of Automation brings together a wealth of top industry experts and scholars, and is committed to driving the innovation and application of automation science and technology. The appointment of Dr. Wu Hao as a Senior Expert is precisely in recognition of his extensive practical experience and forward-looking vision in sensor R&D, intelligent manufacturing, and industrial automation solutions.

About Dr. Wu Hao

As a legendary leader in the sensor industry, Dr. Wu Hao is a "craftsman-style" entrepreneur and technical expert holding the dual titles of senior engineer and industry professor, standing out as an iconic pioneer in the field.

Decades of In-Depth Industry Experience

Rooted in the frontlines of sensor production since the age of 16, he assumes dual roles as an enterprise leader and technical practitioner. Holding over ten key industry positions—including Member of the National Technical Committee on Pressure Metrology and Director of the Online Testing Professional Committee of the Shanghai Society of Measurement and Testing—he has participated in the review and approval of hundreds of national/industry standards and verification regulations, providing professional support for the standardized development of the industry.

Technological Breakthroughs Breaking International Monopolies

Leading his team to tackle numerous "bottleneck" technologies, he has developed China’s first mercury-free environmentally friendly high-temperature melt pressure sensor (breaking international monopolies, addressing mercury pollution risks, and supporting melt-blown fabric production for eco-friendly mask core materials during the pandemic) and the world’s first AI-enabled intelligent high-temperature melt pressure sensor (integrating AI algorithms to enhance measurement accuracy and stability, optimizing industrial pressure monitoring solutions). His design "High-Temperature Pressure Sensor for Molten Salt Pressure Measurement in High-Temperature Molten Salt Energy Storage and Heat Transfer Systems" won the Silver Award at the 6th China (Shanghai) Invention and Innovation Exhibition and the Bronze Award at the 34th Shanghai Excellent Invention Selection Competition, boasting significant application value in the high-temperature molten salt energy storage and heat transfer field.

Dual Leadership in Patents and Standards

Holding nearly 200 national patents related to sensors, covering structural design, intelligent algorithms, and application of environmentally friendly materials, he has also participated in drafting multiple national standards and regulations such as Pressure Sensors, Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors, and Pressure Transmitters, laying a solid foundation for industry quality improvement and technological innovation.

Industrial Application Empowering Upgrading

Taking GRAEFF as the core platform, he promotes the in-depth integration of sensor and IoT technologies, developing solutions for smart fire protection, smart agriculture, and smart environmental sanitation to support urban digital transformation. His innovative technologies have been widely applied in industrial fields including plastics, chemical fibers, rubber, and petrochemicals, providing high-precision sensor solutions to global customers and greatly enhancing the international competitiveness of Chinese sensor enterprises.

Academic Achievements Benefiting the Industry

He published the academic monograph Intelligent Pressure Sensors: Theory and Cutting-Edge Practices, systematically sorting out basic theories, core technologies, application scenarios, and future trends. Hailed as a "practical masterpiece" in the intelligent sensing field, it provides important theoretical guidance and practical references for industry practitioners.

Personally, he has won numerous prestigious honors such as "China Top 10 Economic Innovation Figures", "Shanghai Smart Craftsman", and "Young Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent of the Yangtze River Delta G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor", with his technological achievements and industry contributions widely recognized.

Going forward, Dr. Wu Hao will take this appointment as a new starting point. He will fully leverage his professional advantages in sensor R&D and intelligent manufacturing, actively participate in academic exchanges, technical research, and the formulation of industry standards within the Zhejiang Association of Automation, and promote in-depth integration of industry, academia, and research to support the high-quality development of the automation industry in Zhejiang Province and across the country.

At the same time, he will continue to lead the GRAEFF team to deepen their focus on core technologies, accelerate the innovative application of smart sensors and industrial IoT, and contribute more wisdom and strength to China's sensor industry in breaking through technical bottlenecks and enhancing its international competitiveness.

About GRAEFF

GRAEFF is a British multinational company specializing in the research and development, production and sales of pressure sensors, temperature sensors, melt pressure sensors, intelligent sensors, flow sensors, displacement sensors, liquid level sensors, pressure and temperature control instruments, pressure gauges, pressure and temperature calibration systems, and automation control systems.