Core Insights - Shanghai's Economic and Information Technology Commission has launched an implementation plan to accelerate the integration of AI and manufacturing, aiming to enhance the level of intelligent development in the manufacturing sector over the next three years [1] Group 1: Implementation Goals - The plan aims to enable 3,000 manufacturing enterprises to adopt intelligent applications and establish 10 industry benchmark models, resulting in 100 benchmark intelligent products [1] - It also seeks to promote 100 demonstration application scenarios and build around 10 "AI + Manufacturing" demonstration factories [1] - The initiative will foster the development of approximately 5 comprehensive integration service providers and cultivate a competitive ecosystem for intelligent manufacturing [1] Group 2: Industry Focus Areas - The plan emphasizes key industries such as integrated circuits, electronic information, automotive, high-end equipment, shipbuilding, aerospace, advanced materials, steel, fashion consumer goods, and pharmaceutical manufacturing [1] - In the integrated circuit sector, the focus will be on enhancing intelligent design capabilities and improving chip performance through AI applications in defect detection and process development [2] - For the automotive industry, the initiative aims to establish a data-driven intelligent vehicle development paradigm, enhancing the entire process from design to supply chain management [2] Group 3: Specific Applications - In high-end equipment, the plan encourages the development of intelligent applications to improve research and design processes [2] - The shipbuilding sector will see the development of intelligent design software to optimize structural designs and monitor critical processes [2] - In aerospace, the focus will be on intelligent manufacturing for large aircraft, including smart detection and flexible production lines [2]