Byron Huang

Founder, CEO

Byron Huang holds an MBA from the University of Leeds (UK) and a DBA from Toulouse Business School (France). He is an inventor, engineer, and product manager dedicated to advancing next-generation materials and intelligent technologies.

2011

Invented the world's first flexible heating film, laying the technological foundation for the development of advanced heating materials and precision heating technologies.

2015

Developed the world's first precision temperature-controlled outdoor heated garment. The product was successfully funded on Kickstarter in the United States, bringing flexible heating technology from the laboratory into the consumer market.

2016

Won the National Gold Award and ranked first nationwide at the China Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition.

Invented the world's first heated menstrual relief belt and founded Guangdong Flexwarm Advanced Materials & Technology Co., Ltd. During the same year, established the company's core technology platform built upon Thick-Film Precision Heating Technology, High-Precision Sensing Technology, and Nano Steam Technology, accelerating the commercialization of advanced materials.

2017

Received the national honor of Outstanding Young Role Model for Integrity and Positive Values.

2018

Invented the world's first Nano Steam System and the world's first heated scarf.

Invited to speak at the TED event themed "Manufacturing in the Greater Bay Area," sharing insights on manufacturing innovation and technology entrepreneurship. Selected as one of the Top 100 New Craftsmen.

2019

Introduced the IMM (Inventor, Market, Manufacturer) Model and delivered a TEDx presentation advocating that innovation should empower anyone with a vision to create products that improve the world.

Also proposed the philosophy of "Technology Creates a More Equal World," promoting an innovation ecosystem that integrates invention, market demand, and manufacturing into a complete pathway from ideas to commercialization.

2020

Appointed External Master's Supervisor at South China University of Technology, contributing to university-industry collaboration and talent development.

2021

Led the development of a tactile sensing technology, with the related research published in a journal within the Nature Portfolio.

2022–2026

Invented the AI Contactless Vital Signs Monitoring System and has continued to advance the technology, extending its applications from consumer electronics to healthcare.

Under Huang's leadership, Flexwarm has remained committed to combining independent innovation with industrial commercialization. Its technologies have been widely applied in smart wearables, smart home products, small household appliances, healthcare devices, and electric heating systems, delivering intelligent heating, sensing, and smart living solutions to customers worldwide.

From advanced materials research to intelligent product development, Huang continues to drive industrial innovation through technology while creating products that improve everyday life. Looking ahead, he remains focused on advancing precision heating, high-precision sensing, and intelligent applications, delivering safer, more efficient, and smarter technology solutions to the global market.