Midea Group(000333) 证券日报·2025-04-02 07:43Core Viewpoint - Midea Group's Building Technology division has launched the world's first fully AI-enabled water machine "Lighthouse Factory," highlighting its leadership in smart manufacturing and its role in advancing global Industry 4.0 [1] Group 1: AI and Smart Manufacturing - The new water machine factory integrates AI technology throughout the entire process from R&D to manufacturing and after-sales service, distinguishing it from other "Lighthouse Factories" [1] - Midea's Building Technology has invested significantly in technology innovation since its establishment in 2004, leading to breakthroughs in industry technology barriers [1] Group 2: Product Development and Market Position - Midea's magnetic levitation variable frequency centrifugal chiller, launched in 2006, pioneered domestic variable frequency chiller technology and has a broad market potential due to its energy efficiency and effectiveness [1] - The sales of magnetic levitation chillers have increased several times in recent years, positioning the company as the number one in China and among the top two globally [2] Group 3: Synergy with Midea Group - The collaboration with Midea Group's Central Research Institute enhances product and technology development, allowing for better market insight and competitive advantage [2] - The establishment of the "Lighthouse Factory" has improved production efficiency, with 80% of water machine products being customized [3] - Midea Group's strong sales resources significantly support the sales of water machine products [3]