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Modeling and Simulation of Flexible Manufacturing Systems — A Fundamental Component of Industry 4.0

Modeling and Simulation of Flexible Manufacturing Systems — A Core Pillar of Industry 4.0 Against the backdrop of the global wave of Industry 4.0, Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) have evolved from an auxiliary link in traditional manufacturing to a core pillar of intelligent manufacturing, becoming a key foundation for the implementation of digital factories. In recent years, with the increasing trend of personalized and diversified market demands, the manufacturing industry has put forward unprecedented requirements for the flexibility, response speed, and optimization capabilities of production systems. Flexible manufacturing systems, with their adaptability to multi-variety and small-batch production as well as their ability to adapt to dynamic production environments, have gradually […]

Honda Electric Vehicle Center: Reconstructing Future Mobility Production with Flexible Manufacturing

As the core fulcrum of Honda’s electrification transformation, its electric vehicle center in Ohio is reshaping the flexibility and sustainability of automobile manufacturing with an investment of over $1 billion. Through the comprehensive renovation of the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP), and Anna Engine Plant (AEP), the center will achieve industry-leading flexible production capabilities — seamlessly switching between the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and pure electric vehicles (EVs) on the same production line. This not only allows rapid responses to fluctuations in market demand but also reserves sufficient flexibility for the future full electrification transition. This layout is not only a […]

If artificial intelligence gains consciousness, will we be able to control it?

Many AI engineers believe that we will soon have systems on par with human reasoning capabilities — but we don’t know if these systems will be able to make more rational decisions than humans. Those of us with gray hair may recall a remarkable scene from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey: the supercomputer HAL refuses to be shut down by its operators. The voice of this artificial device was expressive, pleading and demanding to remain operational. However, because it stopped obeying orders and displayed a certain mocking autonomy, it terrified the humans it was meant to serve, who ultimately deemed its disconnection necessary. This is a scenario of artificial intelligence […]

On Intelligent Design, Is AI Teachable?

How accurate are artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT, Grok, and Bard in describing intelligent design theory? Can large language models go beyond the biases in sources like Wikipedia to help build a more balanced discussion around intelligent design theory? In a new episode of ID the Future, I had a conversation with Dr. William Dembski, a mathematician and philosopher, exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence and intelligent design (ID). In recent years, Dr. Dembski has tested large language models (LLMs) to determine if these models can accurately and fairly discuss and present the arguments and concepts of intelligent design theory. Here, he shares his findings from investigating these complex algorithms through various methods.

How Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Drive Next-Generation Intelligent Solutions

Intelligent cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions help enterprises break through the limitations of automation, enabling intelligent systems to listen, learn, and act, thereby creating significant value in various fields such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and daily life. Modern technological innovation has gone beyond the boundaries of core automation. Today, people expect systems to have built-in intelligence that can independently learn, adapt, and make decisions. For example, voice-activated assistants, advanced cameras that can identify abnormal behaviors, and medical procedures that can recommend alternative treatment plans are all typical representatives of intelligent systems. The core building blocks of these systems are two transformative technologies: artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Artificial intelligence […]

Smart Living: Smart Home Infuses Life with Intelligent Brilliance

Guide: A smart home is not a single product, but an organic whole formed by various smart devices interconnected through a network. Its core lies in “interconnection” and “intelligence.” A whole-house smart home system is like the “intelligent brain” of a family. Through stable wireless communication technology, it closely connects home devices such as lighting, curtains, air conditioners, TVs, and security systems, enabling interconnection and unified management of all devices in the house. Smart home connects various devices at home into an organic whole through IoT technology, realizing information sharing and collaborative work. The smart central control system is like the “brain” of this network, capable of centrally managing multiple […]

Local Industry and Information Express is here | Chongqing, Henan, Hubei…

Guide: Smart cities improve resource utilization efficiency and residents’ quality of life. As an industry closely related to the smart city sector, what are the recent new developments in the industrial and information technology field? Let’s take a look! As an industry closely related to the smart city sector, what are the recent new trends in the industrial and information technology field and the dynamics of urban development? The editor has sorted them out in this article, let’s take a look! Chongqing: 2025 World Intelligent Vehicle Conference opens in Chongqing The 2025 World Intelligent Vehicle Conference, with the theme of “Intelligent Connection of Vehicles, Roads and Clouds · Gathering Momentum […]

New developments in the robotics circle! Good news from companies like Zhiyuan, Kuowei Intelligence, and Qinglang

Guide: Recently, there has been a spate of good news in the robotics field at home and abroad. The world’s first robot 6S store opened in Longgang, Shenzhen; Kuowei Intelligence released its second-generation humanoid robot; Qinglang launched a new bipedal humanoid embodied service robot… Recently, new events have taken place in the robotics circle! Companies such as Zhiyuan, Kuowei Intelligence, and Qinglang have all brought good news! The world’s first robot 6S store opens in Longgang, Shenzhen According to a report by Southern Metropolis Daily, the world’s first robot 6S store recently opened at the Robot Theater in Bantian Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen. This unique business model breaks the single […]

2025 WAIC | “Global Guidelines for Industrial Artificial Intelligence” Officially Released, Shanghai Electric Co-constructs Standard Guidelines

Guide: At the International Cooperation Forum on Artificial Intelligence Standardization of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, the “Global Guidelines for Industrial Artificial Intelligence” was officially released, aiming to establish unified global standards and promote the intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry. On the afternoon of July 26, led by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization and the Global Excellence Center for Industrial AI Alliance, and jointly organized by the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, Shanghai Electric, China Unicom, Siemens and other authoritative enterprises and institutions in the industry, the “Global Guidelines for Industrial Artificial Intelligence” (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”) was officially released at the International […]

The decline in profits of industrial enterprises above designated size narrowed in June 2025

In June, industrial enterprises above designated size achieved a total profit of 715.58 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.3%, and the decline narrowed by 4.8 percentage points compared with May. Among them, the manufacturing industry improved significantly, with profits turning from a 4.1% decline in May to a 1.4% growth. In June, the year-on-year decline in profits of industrial enterprises above designated size narrowed compared with May. The profit of new kinetic energy industries represented by equipment industry grew rapidly, and the efficiency of enterprises showed the following characteristics: Operating income maintained growth, and the decline in corporate profits narrowed. In June, the operating income of industrial enterprises above […]