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This paper introduces the research work of “High Performance Sheet Metal Forming Team” from Huazhong University of Science & Technology, in hot stamping technology and application. Aiming at the basic theory and engineering application of hot stamping, the team has begun comprehensive study in materials, process and equipment for hot stamping of high strength steel since 2008. The representative achievements in many aspects of the team are illustrated, including microstructure control, heating, simulation of phase transition, frictional behavior between materials and die, and simulation and experiments of tailored tempering process. In addition, the CAD/CAE software and non-destructive testing instrument for hot stamping were developed to meet the industrial requirements.