Innovation is an important driving force for development and a key factor in leading the forgings industry. The following are some innovative aspects that can help forgings companies to stay ahead of the industry in terms of price: Material innovation: Through the development and adoption of new high-performance materials, such as high-strength alloys, composites, etc., can improve the mechanical properties of forgings and give them a competitive advantage in the market. The application of new materials may increase the cost of raw materials, but by improving product performance and reducing subsequent processing costs, higher cost performance can be achieved. Process innovation: For different types of forgings, the development and improvement of applicable advanced process technology can greatly improve production efficiency and product quality. For example, innovative technologies such as CNC forging, lightweight design and mold optimization can reduce costs and increase production capacity. Intelligent manufacturing: The introduction of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence to achieve intelligent and automated forging production processes can improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption costs, and provide data support for more accurate production planning and quality control. Design optimization: Through the use of structural optimization, topology optimization and other methods to design and optimize the forging, to achieve the optimal use of materials and reduce costs. At the same time, the optimized design can improve the performance and reliability of the product. Value engineering: Apply value engineering method to analyze and optimize the functional requirements and cost relationship of forging products to achieve the balance between cost and performance. Through in-depth exploration of the added value of the product, the cost is reduced without affecting the quality of the premise, making the product competitive. Cooperation and win-win: Cooperate with suppliers, partners and related industries to jointly carry out innovative research and development and technology promotion, strengthen information exchange and resource sharing, and jointly improve the efficiency and product quality of the entire supply chain. These are some of the innovative initiatives that can help forgings companies to lead the industry in terms of price. Through continuous innovation and continuous improvement of the added value of products, forging companies can gain a competitive advantage in the market and achieve a leading position in price.