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ZJU has had a great history of innovation since its founding.

It invented a new high-speed videography system (using a series of short flash pulses toward the moving object monitored by computer), the first high-purity silane and polysilicon production plant, the first dual water-cooled turbo generator and the first medium-frequency induction-heating power supply.

With more international talents joining its faculty, Zhejiang University has achieved even more in recent years, such as the first suspension 3-D imaging system, the first large digital aircraft assembly line, and the first coal-powered plants with ultra-low emissions.

"With more collaborations with those top universities on research, workshops, students and faculty-exchange programs, we can achieve more," university president Wu Zhaohui said.

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