Core Insights - The 2025 Lianjiang Home Appliance Autumn Expo in Guangzhou showcased 50 Lianjiang home appliance companies, achieving intended orders of approximately 165 million yuan, emphasizing the theme "Smart Manufacturing in Lianjiang, Connecting the Globe" [1] Group 1: Smart Manufacturing Upgrade - Lianjiang's home appliance industry is transitioning from traditional manufacturing to smart manufacturing, significantly reducing labor requirements in production lines [2] - Huawei's collaboration with Lianjiang has been pivotal, providing technical support and enabling the adaptation of products to the HarmonyOS, which has led to the successful development of smart rice cookers [2][3] - The establishment of a smart factory system has improved inventory management and production scheduling, addressing previous inefficiencies in the supply chain [3] Group 2: Design Innovation - Lianjiang has established an innovation center in Guangzhou to enhance design capabilities by connecting with high-end design resources from the Greater Bay Area [4] - The city has initiated design competitions to foster innovation, resulting in a significant number of award-winning designs being transformed into marketable products [4] - The current design competition focuses on integrating precise needs, co-creation, and AI technology to enhance product design across various appliance categories [4] Group 3: Global Market Expansion - The Lianjiang Home Appliance Expo has become a key platform for global trade, with cumulative orders reaching 1.467 billion yuan over two years [6] - New projects aimed at expanding into overseas markets, including cloud warehouses and operational centers in North America and Southeast Asia, have been signed [6] - Lianjiang's home appliance industry comprises over 1,200 manufacturers, with a total industry output value of approximately 25 billion yuan, and is a significant player in the national market for rice cookers and electric kettles [6]