The era of the fourth film Begins! Against the backdrop of intensifying competition in the automotive aftermarket, smart photoelectric film has emerged as a new high-potential segment within the automotive film sector, demonstrating broad market prospects. In 2026, the “Fourth Film” category that that the industry must focus on is Smart photoelectric film.
3MDT Smart Dimming Film
OMTD Photoelectric Display Film
ASTRACE·2026 AEA Advanced Automotive Smart Photoelectric Film Installation Training Program & Global Application Competition was successfully held from March 20 to 22 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an). As part of the "2026 Greater Bay Area International Automotive Tech and Art Festival" and AutoEcosystems, the program was built around industry development trends and introduced an innovative model that integrated technical training with competition. It created a professional platform combining teaching, hands-on practice, and competitive, accelerating market education, promoting the adoption of smart photoelectric film products and technologies in the consumer market, advancing installation techniques and standard system development, and leading the sector toward a more professional, standardized, and sustainable development.
Opening Ceremony | New Chapter for the “Fourth Film” Era
On the morning of the opening day, Ms. Hu Chunyan, General Manager of Passenger Vehicle Department of CIMP, delivered a speech on behalf of the organizer. Ms. Hu stated that the event integrates technical training with skills competition to accelerate the adoption of products and technologies in the consumer market, lay the foundation for future industry installation standards, and support the high-quality development of the sector.
Mr. Yang Zijiang, General Manager of ASTRACE Group, delivered a speech as the representative of the title sponsor. He stated that the era of the “Fourth Film” has arrived, and that the competition will promote technology implementation and talent development, helping the industry seize opportunities in this emerging blue-ocean market. He also elaborated on the strategic value and market potential of smart photoelectric film from the perspectives of industry trends and technological development.
The judging appointment and launch ceremony officially opened the event.
Technical Training | From Theory to Hands-On Practice
The advanced training program provided systematic instruction on the full installation process of smart photoelectric film. With practical content, the mentors explained key techniques in clear and accessible language, including film application, wiring layout, and light-blocking treatment. The program helped participants build complete installation skills from the ground, ensuring they could understand, apply, and use the techniques directly in daily installation work.
The integration of theory and practice not only enhanced participants’ professional skills, but also laid a solid foundation for the standardized application of smart photoelectric films in consumer market.
Technical Hands-on Practice and Theoretical Training Session
Skills Showdown | Strengthening Practical Skills Through Competition
Following the completion of the systematic training program, participants started the competition. Supported by standardized procedures and a professional judging system, the competition comprehensively evaluated participants’ technical proficiency and practical skills. By promoting learning and skill development through competition, the event not only improved the efficiency of skill application, but also further advanced the establishment and improvement of industry installation standards.
Three industry experts were invited to form the judging panel for strict and fair evaluation to ensure fairness, professionalism and credible results.
Chief Judge: Li Yan, Technical Director, ASTRACE Group
Liu Peng, Technical Director of Window Film, YouJiu Technology
Ping Zunci, Brand Investment Director of TianMu, ASTRACE Group
Moments of Honor | Celebrating Achievement and Driving Industry Advancement
Following multiple rounds of competition and evaluation, outstanding participants stood out from the field. At the award ceremony, Yang Zijiang, General Manager of ASTRACE Group, reviewed the training program and spoke highly of the event’s achievements.
Chief Judge Li Yan presented completion certificates to all participants. The training program helped participants master automotive smart photoelectric film installation techniques and contributed to the development of skilled professionals for the industry.
Liu Jingyun, Sales Department of CIMP, presented trophies and prizes to the top three winners in the 3MDT Smart Film category.
3MDT Smart Dimming Film Champions: Lin Jianzhu, Chen Jianhua
3MDT Smart Dimming Film Runners-Up: Huang Jihua, Xu Jinsheng
3MDT Smart Dimming Film Third Place: Qi Xihong, Qin Bin
Mr. Yang awarded trophies and prizes to the top three winners of the OMTD Optoelectronic Film category.
OMTD Photoelectric Display Film Champions: Li Lei, Le Huajie
OMTD Photoelectric Display Film Runners-Up: Huang Yunqing, Zhou Chenlun Starry
OMTD Photoelectric Display Film Third Place: Ji Shijie, Liu Yiming
This moment represented not only the recognition of excellence, but also an important step forward in cultivating professional talent for the industry.
Conclusion | Leading the Industry to a New Stage
The Fourth Film Era has arrived! As the industry’s first innovative project combining automotive smart photoelectric film installation training with a professional skills competition, this event effectively enhanced market awareness and increased attention to the automotive smart photoelectric film sector. Through technology education, talent cultivation, and the establishment of standardized practices, automotive smart photoelectric films are accelerating toward large-scale market adoption and injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of the industry.
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