工信部：一批领航级智能工厂将亮相

Core Insights - Artificial intelligence has penetrated over 70% of business scenarios in leading factories, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) supporting leading enterprises to explore future manufacturing models and cultivate a batch of leading factories to drive overall industry transformation [1][3][6]. Group 1: Development of Smart Factories - A total of over 35,000 basic-level, over 8,200 advanced-level, and over 500 excellent-level smart factories have been established, along with 15 leading-level smart factories [2]. - The first batch of 15 leading factories showcased at the 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference have made beneficial explorations in manufacturing models, achieving an average production efficiency increase of 29% and a reduction in product defect rates by 47% [3]. - The leading factories have developed over 6,000 vertical domain models and facilitated the large-scale application of over 1,700 key intelligent manufacturing equipment and industrial software [3]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The cultivation of leading-level smart factories is a strategic measure to seize opportunities in industrial intelligence development and build future manufacturing competitive advantages [4]. - Starting in 2024, MIIT will launch a gradient cultivation action for smart factories, establishing a four-level system to meet the transformation needs of manufacturing enterprises of different scales and foundations [5]. - The goal is to create a flexible supply network that enhances the efficiency of industrial resource utilization and strengthens China's core position in the global supply chain [5]. Group 3: 6G Technology Development - The first phase of 6G technology trials has been completed, with over 300 key technology reserves formed, and the second phase of trials has recently commenced [8]. - China has built the world's largest and most advanced information infrastructure, with 5G standard essential patent declarations accounting for 42% globally [8]. - The number of 5G base stations has reached 4.838 million, covering all towns and 95% of administrative villages, with over 12 billion 5G users [8].