newsFeaturing humanoid robots with 41 degrees of freedom, pipe inspection robots with 1mm positioning accuracy, and 51 industrial grade AI agents SHANGHAI , July 24, 2026 -- Operations in high-end equipment manufacturing often involve confined spaces, complex objects, and fine manipulation tasks that demand sustained and stable precision. At the recent 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC 2026), Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) showcased its comprehensive portfolio of embodied intelligence solutions tailored to a range of industrial scenarios.
newsXUZHOU, China , Dec. 16, 2025 -- XCMG Machinery (SHE: 000425) has been officially recognized as one of China s inaugural Pioneer-Level Smart Factories, the highest national echelon in intelligent manufacturing, at the 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference (WIMC). This prestigious designation, awarded to only 15 enterprises nationwide by China s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other government authorities, signifying XCMG s smart manufacturing capabilities represent the pinnacle standard in China s manufacturing sector.
newsCHANGSHA, China , Dec. 5, 2025 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ( Zoomlion ; 1157.HK) was named one of the first 15 industry-leading smart factories at the 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference on November 27, 2025. The Company s breakthrough in shared mixed-flow production for multiple types of heavy equipment has enabled a collaborative smart factory cluster for construction machinery. By combining flexibility, scale, and automation, the model is shaping a new standard for the industry s digital and intelligent transformation.
newsThe only cosmetics company chosen by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources for the AI Factory project Enables agile, small-batch, multi-product production to meet diverse client needs in real time SEOUL, South Korea , Oct. 27, 2025 -- Kolmar Korea announced that it has been selected as the sole cosmetics company to lead a government-funded AI Factory Alliance project organized by South Korea s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR). Through this initiative, the company aims to move beyond smart factory automation toward AI-driven manufacturing autonomy , enhancing the global competitiveness of the K-beauty industry.
newsBATAM Indonesia April 29 2025 Pegatron a global technology leader has officially inaugurated its new smart manufacturing facility in Batam Indonesia The factory combines advanced Artificial Intelligence AI automation and 5G connectivity marking a key milestone in Pegatrons global digital transformation journey To power this transformation Pegatron has partnered with Telkomsel Indonesias largest digital telecommunications provider and first 5G operator Through its enterprise unit Telkomsel delivers a Standalone SA 5G Private Network ensuring secure highspeed connectivity across the production area The collaboration also includes 1200 SIM cards to support Internet of Things IoT devices for realtime machinery and production monitoring Telkomsel is simultaneously strengthening its public network to enhance workforce mobility and operational productivity
newsSchneider Electric is expanding its Duna Smart Power Systems (DSPS) smart factory in Dunavecse, which opened last year.
newsHighByte®, an industrial software company, today announced the company has joined The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita as a Participant-level spons
newsBUDAPEST Hungary Feb 21 2025 On February 21 2025 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science amp Technology Co Ltd Zoomlion announced its plan to establish a modern smart factory for aerial work platforms in Hungary The project formalized through an agreement signed on Feb 20 was highlighted at a press conference hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Strategically located in Tatabnya at the intersection of major highway networks the factory will serve as a vital hub linking Eastern and Western Europes key logistics routes Once operational it is expected to significantly strengthen Zoomlions presence in the European aerial work platform sector
newsBANGKOK Nov 25 2024 ZTE Corporation 0763HK 000063SZ a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions in collaboration with TrueBusiness operating under True Corporation the leading telecomtech company in Thailand and Charoen Pokphand Foods CPF has created a collaboration in 5G smart factory using independent private network known as 5Ginabox at CPFs factory The successful deployment of 5G in the factory in pilot area marks a significant milestone in CPFs digital transformation and aligns with Thailands Industry 40 strategy
newsRAYONG Thailand June 7 2024 STANDARD ENERGYs 3GW silicon wafer amp 3GWphotovoltaicPV cell smart factory in Thailand has received its first batch of equipment marking a significant step toward production for this thirdlargest smart factory in Thailand with an investment exceeding 100 million This development promises a substantial upgrade in Thailands photovoltaic smart manufacturing capabilities and will contribute new momentum to the global green transition The STANDARD ENERGY factory located in the LK Rayong Industrial City Hub covers an area of 120000 square meters Construction began in 2023 and it has now reached the stage where equipment is being installed The PV cell production line is expected to commence by July with the silicon wafer production line following by September STANDARD ENERGY specializes in Ntype silicon wafers and PV cells technology with an annual production capacity of 3GW each As a crucial link in the photovoltaic industry chain the wafers and cells produced at this factory ensuring supply chain traceability will serve global PV panels manufacturers
newsHSINCHU Jan 9 2024 At SMART FACTORY Expo 2024 TokyoICP DAS 3577TW will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of IIoT and automation control products and solutions with the theme ESG and Netzero Emissions The debut marks a significant milestone in the companys participation in the worlds leading shows ICP DAS with decades of experience in the field of industrial automation has earned customer trust worldwide The company offers a range of sensors remote IO modules industrial communication devices controllers and management software At this exhibition the company will be presenting how these products empower clients to build smart factories and optimize manufacturing process management