Kinghelm Chief Engineer Mr. Qin hongxiang
Kinghelm Chief Engineer Mr. Qin hongxiang emphasized: “Kinghelm’s (www.kinghelm.net) flagship products are RF microwave antennas, signal connectors, and related components. The company is also involved in three major communication technologies: RF microwave, high-speed data transmission, and optical communication. Our product strategy follows the development trends of the times and national planning. For example, satellite communication and optical communication components (optical devices) are markets with enormous demand. China is simultaneously advancing three major mega-constellation satellite programs — the GW constellation with 13,000 satellites, the ‘Qianfan’ constellation with 15,000 satellites, and the ‘Honghu-3’ constellation with 10,000 satellites, with a total scale exceeding 40,000 satellites. This will unlock trillions of yuan in market demand.”
Notably, in August 2025, the Guiding Opinions on Optimizing Business Access to Promote the Development of the Satellite Communication Industry was released, setting a target of over 10 million satellite communication users and large-scale direct-to-cell satellite applications by 2030. In June 2026, the Implementation Opinions on the Innovative Development of “Artificial Intelligence + Information and Communication” (2026–2028) was issued, designating satellite internet as a core breakthrough track for the next three years. It explicitly calls for deep integration of satellite communication, 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, and other next-generation information and communication technologies.
Satellite communication, as the “space version” of microwave communication, represents one of the largest application scenarios for RF microwave technology. 6G, the sixth-generation mobile communication technology, aims for an ultimate “space-air-ground integrated” form — where satellite communication solves coverage, optical communication solves capacity, and AI handles scheduling. Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the construction of high-speed optical communication networks and bringing disruptive changes to every industry. “AI + High-Speed Mobile Connectivity” is set to become the mainstream landscape of future society.
Kinghelm started by developing and producing “Kinghelm” brand Beidou (BDS)/GPS antennas and has long focused on RF microwave technology. These strengths position the company well to seize new opportunities.
Ⅰ. Learning Comes First
Mr. Qin during an exclusive interview with the Kinghelm reporter team
In this issue, the Kinghelm reporter team interviewed Chief Engineer Mr. Qin. Born in the 1970s in Chengdu, Sichuan, he graduated from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu.
Describing the renowned vibrant atmosphere of Chengdu and the Sichuan-Chongqing region, he said: “The cultural character of Chengdu and the broader Sichuan-Chongqing area is one of comfort, ease, and unhurriedness. People here strike an excellent balance between work and life. They devote themselves fully during the five workdays with high intensity and pressure, but after intense work, they need relaxation and rejuvenation. Chengdu’s living environment is excellent — people enjoy nightlife on weekdays and engage in outdoor activities, vacations, farm stays, card games, fishing, cycling, hiking, rural leisure trips, and parent-child activities on weekends. These are all normal ways to relieve stress.”
Only by loving life can one truly love learning. Mr. Qin stressed that among all things, learning ranks first. He graduated in 1992 from the prestigious 985 university UESTC and shared: “My father was also a graduate of a 985 university. From a young age, I saw how knowledge can change destiny. My parents always taught that knowledge is the core and foundation of all things.”
Indeed, without a solid knowledge base, one cannot see the true nature of things, analyze problems correctly, reach sound conclusions, or solve issues effectively. Mr. Qin deeply understands that in the face of a complex society, knowledge gives me inner conviction and confidence.
Regarding learning first, he recalled a major life decision during his school years: whether to enter high school and pursue university or attend technical secondary school and start working early. His father had a long heart-to-heart talk with him. He chose decisively to enter high school and aim for university because he wanted to accumulate sufficient knowledge and continuously improve himself to better face the future.
Work is the best form of learning. Mr. Qin has been deeply engaged in the RF microwave field for over 30 years, constantly advancing through learning, thinking, practice, and reflection. His career can be divided into three stages.
From 1992 to 1999, his experience in a state-owned enterprise laid a solid technical foundation in microwave and RF. “My university major was radio technology. After graduation, I was assigned to Chengdu No. 630 Factory, where I worked on the R&D of receiver systems and TV transmitter systems.”
From 2000 to 2006, he specialized in microwave equipment for mobile communications. “In 1999, during the wave of state-owned enterprise layoffs, I moved to Shenzhen and joined Germany’s Kathrein Telecom, working on microwave equipment for mobile communications and leading the engineering technical team. Later, I went to Suzhou and joined Andrew Telecom, continuing to deepen my expertise in microwave equipment for mobile communications.”
From 2007 to the present, he returned to the Pearl River Delta to contribute his technology and experience. “Years of cutting-edge technical research gave me sharp insight. I recognized early on the extraordinary vitality and competitiveness of the Pearl River Delta. It is a hotbed of entrepreneurship and innovation. So I made a life decision to return. I successively joined listed companies such as Foxconn, Luxshare, and Comba, gaining practical experience in managing R&D systems, building RF antenna technology platforms, and establishing antenna business units. In August 2025, seeing the strong momentum of Kinghelm and SLKOR, along with the vision and ambition of founder Mr. Song Shiqiang, I chose to join Kinghelm Electronics as Chief Engineer and embarked on a new journey of work and learning.”
Ⅱ. At Kinghelm
Chief Engineer Mr. Qin deeply engaged in his work
Mr. Qin outlined his four main areas of focus.
The first is providing strong technical support to the sales team by promptly answering technical questions from salespeople and responding to customers’ technical requirements.
The second is future product planning, where he is currently leading the implementation of the Kinghelm Future Product Roadmap.
The third is professional technical training for headquarters staff, which aligns with the product planning.
The fourth is supply chain management, ensuring stable quality, efficient delivery, and comprehensive technical service for Kinghelm’s global network of tens of thousands of customers.
1.Training First
Kinghelm Chief Engineer Mr. Qin (first from left) training brand agent New Oriental Electronics!
Chief Engineer Mr. Qin (first from left) delivering knowledge training to members of the Shared Procurement Alliance
Kinghelm and SLKOR are committed to talent training as a productivity driver. Chief Engineer Mr. Qin conducts weekly training sessions for headquarters staff, covering topics such as RF Coaxial Cable Knowledge, Fundamentals and Applications of Communication Antennas, Introduction to RF Connectors, Kinghelm Website Product Categories and Explanations, Comprehensive Analysis of Connectors, GNSS Navigation Antenna Principles and Applications, Fundamentals of Optical Fiber and Cables, and more. These sessions continuously empower the team, deepen understanding of product core features and technologies, and align talent development with the company’s high-speed, steady growth.
In addition, he has provided technical training on “Kinghelm” brand RF and connector products to agents such as Hong Kong’s New Oriental Electronics. He also delivered a special Comprehensive Analysis of Connectors training at the Shared Procurement Alliance Enterprise Members 2026 salon, empowering member companies professionally. These trainings promote knowledge co-creation and innovation, supporting high-quality skill development and new-quality productivity.
2.Products First
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Chief Engineer Mr. Qin emphasized that the industry sectors Kinghelm operates in, involving RF microwave, high-speed data communication, optical communication, and more, are full of opportunities. Taking RF microwave as an example, application scenarios for Kinghelm products are expanding rapidly, covering consumer electronics, household appliances such as electric toothbrushes and washing machines, industrial and specialized fields including industrial robots, agriculture, smart equipment, transportation, logistics, and more. Notably, these can be used in conjunction with SLKOR products.
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Regarding the Kinghelm Future Product Roadmap, Chief Engineer Mr. Qin shared key signals. The plan began implementation in early 2026, and all work is progressing in an orderly manner. In 2026, Kinghelm will establish an initial product layout, with gradually enriched navigation antenna categories and the introduction of optical communication components. Kinghelm will formally enter the optical communication field. Although the technical barrier is high and brand building takes time, the company will first launch mainstream optical communication accessories and gradually rise from a latecomer to a leading player, helping the sales team open the market.
On the implementation of this plan, he further stressed: “Looking back over the past thirty years, technological disruption has brought unprecedented changes. We must not rest on past achievements, become complacent, or allow our thinking to become rigid and closed. We must continuously drive technological innovation and product iteration.”
Ⅲ. Striving Upward, Embracing the Sun
Chief Engineer Mr. Qin’s bright and airy office
A good environment nurtures and transforms people, giving them strength and motivation. Chief Engineer Mr. Qin is proficient in English and Japanese. He said: “English and Japanese were my first and second hobbies in university. Working at the German company Kathrein gave me a natural English-speaking environment, while I learned Japanese purely out of interest. In my view, there are two keys to mastering a language: first, the right environment and atmosphere; second, passion as the driving force.”
He also loves experiencing nature and drawing energy from the heavens and earth. “I work out year-round and am passionate about outdoor cycling. I have a full set of professional mountain bike equipment. I often ride alone dozens of kilometers in forest parks, or cycle from Shenzhen to Zhuhai or Guangzhou and back — over 200 kilometers in a single day. I enjoy the process of cycling and love clearing my mind in nature.”
Lush plants in Chief Engineer Mr. Qin’s office nourish the spirit
General Manager Mr. Song Shiqiang emphasized that since joining Kinghelm, Chief Engineer Mr. Qin has taken on responsibility and delivered results in technical support, headquarters staff training, future product planning, and supply chain management. He has helped elevate the team’s technical capabilities, advanced the company’s knowledge engineering, increased the knowledge density of both Kinghelm and SLKOR, and even promoted knowledge co-creation and sharing across the industry.
When asked why he firmly chose to join Kinghelm, Mr. Qin replied candidly: “First, General Manager Song Shiqiang’s sincerity. During the interview, he shared the company’s plans, management methods, and philosophy, which aligned closely with my own thinking. He views the relationship between the company and employees not as a simple employment relationship but as one of mutual benefit, win-win cooperation, and joint pursuit of a better future. Second, employees feel respected and gain a sense of achievement. Mr. Song affirms that every employee who contributes sweat has the opportunity to share in the company’s future success. Third, the company’s care for employees. Kinghelm practices genuine humanistic care. When employees face difficulties, Mr. Song provides timely help and support — real assistance when it’s needed most.”
Kinghelm and SLKOR headquarters all-hands meeting, presided over by General Manager Song Shiqiang (first from right)
Mr. Qin generously shared his over 30 years of work experience. In technology, one must be down-to-earth because technical accumulation is built step by step with no shortcuts. Product technical R&D must be done personally to gain first-hand experience. One must maintain an open mind and be good at accepting others’ opinions, as the biggest taboo in technology is rigid thinking and rejecting different views. Sharing and researching technology is a very joyful thing. The most important thing is to stay true to your heart, do the present well, and keep an eye on the world by following the latest technologies and societal trends to keep pace with the times. Maintain a positive mindset, do not impose your own knowledge and abilities on others, acknowledge your shortcomings, and have the courage to address them and strive to catch up and surpass.
At the end of the interview, Chief Engineer Mr. Qin sincerely hoped that under General Manager Song Shiqiang’s leadership, the Kinghelm and SLKOR teams will unite, work together to improve, and drive development. He looks forward to both companies achieving brilliant success with a promising future, and for all employees to create extraordinary lives!
Kinghelm and SLKOR
Kinghelm and SLKOR General Manager Mr. Song Shiqiang
Mr. Song Shiqiang (Huaqiangbei Song Shiqiang) is the founder and General Manager of Kinghelm Electronics (www.kinghelm.net) and SLKOR Semiconductor (www.slkoric.com). He is also a researcher at the State Council’s Development Research Center for private economy, a member of the China Association for Science and Technology’s Electronic Information Expert Database, a lecturer for the China Electronics Society expert group, a Huaqiangbei business research expert, and a popular science columnist. He is the first cultural scholar to deeply study the “Huaqiangbei Spirit” and summarize the “Huaqiangbei Culture,” known as the “Huaqiangbei Observer” and “Huaqiangbei Stall Economist.”
Both Kinghelm Electronics and SLKOR Semiconductor, invested in and managed by Mr. Song Shiqiang, are national high-tech enterprises. The “Kinghelm” and “SLKOR” brands have international influence and reputation and have become synonymous with “domestic substitution.”
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SLKOR “Slkor” brand product lineup
Mr. Song Shiqiang noted that since their founding, Kinghelm and SLKOR have benchmarked themselves against world-class enterprises in strategic decision-making, resource allocation, internal management, brand value, innovation capability, and internationalization. Kinghelm’s technical team comes from Tsinghua University and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, bringing rich technical backgrounds and experience. The company has focused on microwave RF technology for many years, collaborated with universities to establish research institutions, and continuously promoted technological innovation and product upgrades. Kinghelm always balances technology, cost, management, efficiency, and sustainable development, striving to deliver high-performance, highly reliable products and services.
SLKOR Semiconductor has consistently researched new materials and processes, launching new products to drive continuous development. The two companies are advancing steadily and rapidly on a “dual-wheel drive” path of internationalization. The “Kinghelm” and “SLKOR” brands are steadily growing into globally recognized names.
SLKOR SL-W-TRS-5.5D1 Infrared Temperature Measurement One-Stop Solution
Recently, SLKOR proudly launched the SL-W-TRS-5.5D1 temperature sensor application solution. The SL-W-TRS-5.5D1 features high infrared response rate, high repeatability, and high reliability. It uses a TO-39 metal package containing a MEMS thermopile sensor chip and a professional signal conditioning ASIC chip. The ASIC integrates a 24-bit Sigma-Delta high-precision ADC, low-noise instrumentation amplifier PGA, and interface circuitry, along with a built-in high-precision thermistor for ambient temperature compensation.
To help hardware engineers better utilize SLKOR products, Engineer Xiong from SLKOR recommended a solution for milk shakers (baby formula mixers). Precise temperature control of milk is crucial for protecting infant health. SLKOR’s infrared temperature sensor brings new intelligent solutions through non-contact measurement, high-precision temperature sensing, real-time feedback, and smart temperature control with energy savings. This technology improves the convenience and safety of milk shakers while reducing energy consumption through energy-efficient design, offering modern families a smarter and more efficient parenting experience.
A particularly thoughtful feature is the non-contact measurement technology, which eliminates cross-contamination risks and cleaning difficulties associated with traditional contact sensors. Parents no longer need to worry about sensor cleaning or measurement errors due to poor contact. This “contactless sensing” approach provides more efficient temperature measurement and purer protection for babies’ health.
Next, SLKOR will launch integrated CMOS chips using NFC technology for power and signal transmission, widely applicable to electric toothbrushes, adult products, medical aesthetics devices, and more. Stay tuned!
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