首批15家领航级智能工厂出炉！长三角成智造标杆集聚高地

Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with five other ministries, has announced the first batch of 15 leading smart factories for 2025, showcasing advancements in key industries such as equipment manufacturing, raw materials, electronic information, and consumer goods [1] - The Yangtze River Delta region, particularly Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, has excelled in this initiative, with Shanghai leading the nation in the number of selected factories [1][3] - The establishment of a tiered cultivation system for smart factories began in 2024, categorizing them into four levels: basic, advanced, excellent, and leading, with the leading level representing the pinnacle of smart manufacturing in China [1][4] Industry Developments - Leading smart factories are demonstrating significant innovation value, with Shanghai Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing Factory achieving a reduction in launch costs through an intelligent full-process chain model [2] - In the raw materials sector, Nanjing Steel has achieved a 98.5% on-time delivery rate for customized steel production using digital twin and AI technologies, while Baosteel has gained a competitive edge through data-driven manufacturing [2] - Hikvision in the electronic information sector has reduced production line changeover time by 50% through self-developed IoT, AI, and big data technologies, providing replicable solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry [2] Regional Performance - Shanghai has cultivated 2 national leading smart factories, 28 national excellent smart factories, and over 300 advanced smart factories, maintaining its position as the top city in China for smart manufacturing [3] - The city plans to focus on a three-pronged development strategy that includes tiered cultivation of smart factories, providing smart manufacturing system solutions, and building a standard framework for smart manufacturing [3] - Leading smart factories serve as demonstration models, promoting innovation and transformation across the supply chain, with modular solutions available for small and medium-sized enterprises to facilitate their own smart upgrades [3] Construction Achievements - As of now, China has established over 35,000 basic smart factories, more than 7,000 advanced smart factories, 230 excellent smart factories, and 15 leading smart factories [4] - Smart factory upgrades have led to an average reduction of 29% in product development cycles, a nearly 22% increase in production efficiency, and a 20% decrease in carbon emissions [4] - Leading smart factories are positioned as integrated platforms for technological innovation, standard output, and industry collaboration, aligning with the core demands of high-quality manufacturing development during the 14th Five-Year Plan [4]