Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-12-01 00:45Core Insights - Two companies from Hubei, Changfei Fiber and Wuhan BOE, have been recognized as the first batch of "leading intelligent factories" in China, showcasing the province's strong position in the smart manufacturing sector [1][3] Group 1: Intelligent Manufacturing Recognition - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a list of 15 leading intelligent factories, with Hubei's two companies tying for the highest number of selections alongside Shanghai, Jiangsu, Shandong, and Zhejiang [1] - The leading intelligent factory designation represents the highest standard of intelligent manufacturing in China, integrating advanced technologies and management practices [2] Group 2: Company Highlights - Changfei Fiber's factory focuses on extreme craftsmanship and has developed an intelligent scheduling system that allows for the parallel production of hundreds of fiber optic cables, achieving a production rate of 10,000 kilometers in 72 hours without changing the preform [3][4] - Wuhan BOE's factory emphasizes efficiency, with an AI defect management system that ensures a product yield rate exceeding 98%, and it operates the largest single production line for liquid crystal displays globally [4] Group 3: Hubei's Smart Manufacturing Landscape - Hubei has established a comprehensive gradient cultivation system for intelligent factories, with a total of 2 leading, 24 excellent, 1,034 advanced, and 1,249 basic intelligent factories recognized to date [4]