How can instrument innovation be developed without worries?

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　　From January to March 2018, the total profit of the instrumentation industry increased by 1.557 billion yuan. Profit from core business increased by 1.055 billion yuan, accounting for 67.73% of the total. Other profits increased by 503 million yuan, accounting for 32.27% of the total increase. It can be said that the impressive revenue achievements in the instrumentation market are thanks to the boosting effect of advanced instruments. http://www.jiweimeter.com/uploads/image/20180603/1528039926.jpg The innovative development of instruments is a topic that never loses its relevance. **For the economy to move toward high-quality development, it is first necessary to develop the “key assets of the nation”. Currently, the development and advancement in fields such as environmental protection, food safety, and biomedicine place higher demands on scientific instruments, and there is also a greater expectation for innovative development of such equipment. 　　It is undeniable that the rapidly growing market demand, coupled with a lack of core technologies in domestic instruments, has created a severe imbalance between supply and demand. Some high-end instruments and equipment rely 100% on imports. In recent years, China has spent over 40 billion yuan each year on purchasing foreign scientific instruments and equipment, and this situation urgently needs to be improved. 　　In light of the issues in the instrumentation industry, such as reliance on foreign technologies for core technologies, insufficient supply of domestic high-end products, and inadequate quality, it is **necessary to make comprehensive improvements through policy guidance, financial support, talent development, and other measures. 　　The instrumentation industry benefits from the support and encouragement of industrial policies, sees increasing investment, and enjoys a broad market as well as new opportunities for development. Policy documents related to the instrumentation industry, such as the \"Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the Environmental Protection Equipment Manufacturing Sector,\" the \"High-End Intelligent Remanufacturing Action Plan (2018–2020),\" and the \"Three-Year Action Guide for the Intelligent Sensor Industry,\" have been issued, causing a stir within the industry and simultaneously establishing a certain market orientation for it. 　　In response to the frontiers of science and various **needs**, with the support of central government funding, the National Natural Science Foundation of China has established the \"Special Fund for Basic Research on Scientific Instruments\" and the \"**Major Projects for the Development of Scientific Research Instruments\"\", in order to encourage and foster the development of innovative research instruments based on original ideas. Furthermore, the **Strategic Emerging Development Fund is expected to be established this year, accelerating the localization of semiconductors and display materials. 　　The entire history of technology shows that those who possess top-tier innovative talents and outstanding scientists can gain an advantage in technological innovation. A new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is in full swing, with Chinese manufacturing at the forefront of this trend. For the instrumentation industry, to develop high-end, high-quality instruments, it is essential to cultivate highly skilled and sophisticated professionals. 　　Over the years, **the department has been committed to addressing the issue of a shortage of talent, unlocking the innovative potential of researchers, improving the research evaluation system, granting greater autonomy in fund management, and continuously promoting the development of the instrumentation industry. An increasing number of specialized universities and instrument manufacturing companies are participating in this important endeavor of training talent in the field of instruments, thereby providing high-quality personnel to drive the development of this industry. 　　When it comes to scientific instruments, domestic manufacturers should avoid arrogance and impatience, overcome the fierce competition in the market, identify the shortcomings of their own brands, determine the right areas for focus, and steer clear of homogeneous competition in order to pursue a path of differentiated development. At the same time, it actively participates in the development of major scientific research instruments and equipment, providing more innovative methods and tools for scientific research in order to comprehensively enhance original innovation capabilities. 　　Fundamentally, by making good use of technological innovation as a powerful lever for industrial revolution and economic development, and by ensuring autonomy and control over key core technologies, it is possible to firmly hold the initiative in innovation and development in one’s own hands. Focusing on major development challenges such as economic construction and **security, the instrumentation industry should proactively strive in terms of technology, ensuring that innovation in this field is not hindered by any constraints.