The Core Engine for Smart Cities to Evolve from “Individual Intelligence” to “Holistic Wisdom” in 2025

Early in the morning, Mr. Wang, a resident of Shanghai, activated the “Smart Commute” service with one click via the “Suishangban” app. The system formulated an optimal time and energy-saving route for him by integrating real-time subway passenger flow, road congestion index, elevated ramp control status, and even the number of people waiting for elevators in his office building. At the same moment, in the command center of the Shenzhen Emergency Management Bureau, the “digital twin city” on the large screen was simulating the storm surge likely to be brought by Typhoon Lianhua, which was about to make landfall. Based on the real-time integrated meteorological, hydrological, geological and transportation data, […]

Solving Industry Pain Points and Exploring New Growth Drivers Together | Special Conference for Plastic Raw Material Manufacturers Successfully Held

Conference Overview: Co-Hosted Event Gathers Industry Players   On the afternoon of December 12, the Special Conference on Channel Breakthrough and Business Growth for Plastic Raw Material Manufacturers was successfully convened. Co-hosted by the Ningbo Plastic Industry Association and the Guoye E-commerce Platform, the event brought together responsible persons from plastic raw material production enterprises covering PP, PE, ABS, PVC, PC and other sectors. In-depth discussions were conducted focusing on channel sinking, market expansion and digital transformation.   Core Sharing: Industry Pain Points and “Guoye Model” Solutions   At the opening of the conference, Yu Weixing, Executive President of the Ningbo Plastic Industry Association, delivered a speech. He pointed out […]

Humanoid Robots Have Taken Their First Steps in Relatively Structured, Single-Task Scenarios

Conference Background & Core Perspective: Humanoid Robots Enter Structured Scenarios   Guided by the People’s Government of Tongzhou District, Beijing, and hosted by Caijing Magazine, Caijing Online and Caijing Think Tank, the “Caijing Annual Conference 2026: Forecast and Strategy · Annual Dialogue and 2025 Global Wealth Management Forum” was held in Beijing from December 18 to 20, with the theme “China’s Steadfastness Amidst Changing Landscapes”. On December 19, Zhou Jian, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of UBTECH Robotics, stated in his speech that industrial humanoid robots are now capable of performing “hard labor” and taking on “grueling, repetitive tasks” in some factories. Currently, they are deployed […]

Two Industry Reports: AI Cooperation & Solar Module Ranking

Jointly Shaping the Blueprint for AI Cooperation: Strategic Cooperation Reached with the Central Asian Association for Artificial Intelligence!   To actively integrate into the science and technology cooperation framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and deepen AI – field collaboration between Xi’an and Central Asian regions, a delegation led by Vladimir Norov, Chairman of the Central Asian Association for Artificial Intelligence, visited Xi’an and held discussions and exchanges with the Xi’an Artificial Intelligence Industry Association. The two sides conducted in – depth discussions on AI industry applications, talent cultivation and future cooperation directions, and reached multiple consensuses.   Lin Jun, Secretary – General of the Xi’an Center of the […]

Trina Solar Tops Wood Mackenzie’s Global Ranking of Solar Module Manufacturers

Recently, Wood Mackenzie, a leading international energy consulting firm, released its Global Solar Module Manufacturer Rankings H1 2025. Trina Solar secured the first position in the rankings, thanks to its outstanding technical capabilities, authoritative third-party endorsements, strong R&D investment, and other core performance indicators. What makes this report unique is that it evaluates module manufacturers from the customer perspective. Trina Solar’s top ranking underscores its leading position in the global photovoltaic (PV) industry and its strong financing capacity.   Comprehensive Assessment Across 10 Dimensions: Trina Solar’s Outstanding Overall Performance   Based on H1 2025 data, the report conducted a comprehensive assessment of 38 mainstream global PV module manufacturers across 10 […]

Multiple Chinese Shipbuilders Shine with Highlights in Design and Construction of New Bulk Carrier Vessels

Recently, a number of Chinese shipbuilding enterprises have made significant headway in the design and construction of bulk carrier vessels. Several first-of-its-kind ship models and milestone projects have successfully reached key construction nodes, showcasing steady progress driven by continuous innovation.   China’s First New Energy Bulk Carrier for Coastal Navigation Completes Sea Trials   Recently, China’s first new energy bulk carrier for coastal navigation, the Weiqiao Green Power 1, successfully completed a 3-day sea trial in the Shidao sea area of Weihai. This achievement marks a major breakthrough in the application of new energy technologies in China’s maritime sector.   With a deadweight tonnage of 9,000 tons, the vessel was […]

Successful Conclusion of the Smart Manufacturing Industry Matchmaking Conference in Foshan Sanlongwan

On December 19, 2025, the “Robots Entering Industrial Clusters” series event – the Smart Manufacturing Industry Matchmaking Conference in Foshan Sanlongwan – was successfully held at Haichuang Hans Robot Intelligent Manufacturing City in Shunde District, Foshan City. Guided by the Administrative Committee of Foshan Sino-German Industrial Service Zone (Sanlongwan), Foshan Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, and Foshan Investment Promotion Bureau, the event was co-hosted by Guangdong Robot Association and the Shunde District Construction Bureau of the Administrative Committee of Foshan Sino-German Industrial Service Zone (Sanlongwan). It aimed to conduct in-depth industrial resource matching and jointly map out a new chapter for the development of the intelligent robot industry.   […]

From “Labor-Intensive Tactics” to “Robot Corps”

As the global installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity continues to soar, robotics technology is emerging as a key solution to reduce labor costs, enhance power generation efficiency and improve operational safety. Its applications now cover the core links of PV power plant construction and operation & maintenance.   Large-Scale Deployment of PV Robots: Reshaping PV Plant Construction & O&M   Recently, on the snow-covered plateau in Tibet at an altitude of 4,558 meters, the intelligent PV module installation robot was officially put into operation at the Datang Basu Yiqing PV Project site. Capable of easily grasping PV panels weighing around 39 kilograms, it can install approximately 100 panels per hour, achieving […]

From “Building Cars” to “Building Humans”: Will ADAS Suppliers Pivot for Survival?

Since the day Horizon Robotics was founded, we have been determined to be the “brain of robots,” said Yu Kai, founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics, at the company’s first Technology Ecosystem Conference held recently.   However, affected by the industry environment and strategic adjustments, Horizon Robotics downsized its business scope in early 2019 and resolved to fully commit to autonomous driving research. Even so, Yu Kai admitted that the company’s dream of developing robots had never faded, and it had always kept a small team dedicated to this field.   It was not until early 2024 that Horizon Robotics spun off its robotics division to establish D-Robotics, which focuses […]

Humanoid Robot Financing Surges at Year-End

Global Market Outlook: Enormous Potential by 2050   It is projected that by 2050, the global humanoid robot market will reach a scale of 5 trillion US dollars, with deployment volume hitting 1 billion units—equivalent to approximately one humanoid robot for every 10 people worldwide.   Year-End Financing Wave: Multiple Links Covered with Record-Breaking Deals   A review by the Intelligent Manufacturing Network reveals that since December 2025, at least four financing events have been publicly disclosed in China’s humanoid robot sector, covering multiple links from complete machine production to core component manufacturing. Among these, Yinhe General’s over 300 million US dollars financing round has set a new record for […]

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CNC Precision Manufacturing: The Core Technology for Enhancing Production Efficiency and Product Quality

CNC precision manufacturing refers to a production process that adopts computer numerical control (CNC) technology to precisely control machining equipment, so as to achieve the manufacturing of high-precision and high-consistency products. In the field of modern industry, we deeply recognize the importance of this manufacturing method. On the one hand, CNC technology can not only realize the machining of components with complex shapes, but also greatly reduce manual intervention, thereby improving production efficiency. On the other hand, precision manufacturing plays an indispensable role in many key industries such as aerospace, medical devices and the automotive industry, because these fields have extremely high requirements for product precision and reliability. Through CNC […]