Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-08-06 16:46Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with several other departments, has issued the "Implementation Plan for the Digital Transformation of the Machinery Industry (2025-2030)", aiming to establish at least 200 excellent smart factories by 2027 and 500 by 2030, promoting the digital and intelligent upgrade of the machinery industry [2][3]. Group 1: Digital Transformation Goals - By 2027, the plan aims for 50% of enterprises to reach a maturity level of smart manufacturing capability at level two or above, with at least 200 excellent smart factories established [3]. - By 2030, the target is for 60% of enterprises to reach a maturity level of smart manufacturing capability at level two or above, with at least 500 excellent smart factories established [3]. Group 2: Industry Trends and Performance - The engineering machinery sector is focusing on developing high-end, green machinery for intelligent operational scenarios and unmanned driving systems, with significant advancements in digital transformation already observed [2][3]. - In the first half of the year, the machinery industry saw a 9.0% year-on-year increase in added value for enterprises above designated size, outperforming national industrial and manufacturing growth rates by 2.6 and 2 percentage points, respectively [5]. - Excavator sales reached 121,000 units in the first half of the year, marking a 16.8% year-on-year increase, with domestic sales up by 22.9% [5]. Group 3: Company-Specific Developments - Sany Heavy Industry has established 37 lighthouse factories by the end of 2024, achieving a 66% automation rate in key processes and a 13% year-on-year increase in overall labor productivity [4]. - Zoomlion has reported a comprehensive automation rate of over 85% in its smart factories, with significant improvements in production efficiency, on-time delivery, and procurement rates [4]. - Zhejiang Dingli reported a 12.35% year-on-year increase in total operating revenue for the first half of 2025, while Guangxi Liugong Machinery expects a net profit growth of 20%-30% year-on-year for the same period [5][6].