"作为一家面向全球的自动化科技和软件企业，艾默生数十年来始终坚持区域化市场发展战略。特别是 在中国市场，我们拥有本地研发、创新、工程和制造的能力，并运营本地供应链，从而满足中国市场的 独特需求。"艾默生亚太区总裁侯素善近日在接受经济日报记者采访时说，"未来，我们仍将持续投资中 国，致力于为客户的业务发展保驾护航，携手中国合作伙伴，共同推动行业向数字化、智能化、可持续 化发展。" 据介绍，艾默生近日在中国南京举办2025无界自动化峰会，围绕"数字化创新"和"智联人工智能（AI） 应用"两大核心议题，来自工业自动化领域的600余位业内人士共同探讨自动化技术的前沿趋势及其在推 动企业安全、高效和可持续发展方面的重要作用。 当前，中国正大力推动经济高质量发展，各行业加速转型升级。在向自动化转型的过程中，工业企业面 临的一大挑战是无法充分利用工厂内现有的数据，这些数据分散在各自独立的"孤岛"系统中，要真正实 现自主运营，必须将这些数据有效整合起来，进行分析、数字孪生仿真和人工智能应用。 侯素善介绍，针对这一行业痛点，艾默生提出"无界自动化"愿景，致力于打造现代化的架构，通过强化 企业运营平台，帮助集成云、边缘和现场3个 ...

Core Insights - Emerson has established itself as a significant player in China, now being the company's second-largest market globally, with a strong focus on localizing operations to meet customer demands [1][3] - The company emphasizes the importance of breaking down data silos through its "Boundless Automation" concept, which integrates multi-source data using technologies like AI and digital twins to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability [2] - Emerson is optimistic about the long-term potential of the Chinese market, planning to increase investments particularly in R&D and localized production, with a focus on traditional sectors like power and emerging fields such as green hydrogen and biofuels [2][3] Company Strategy - Emerson has invested in 18 production, R&D, and system engineering centers in China, employing over 600 R&D personnel and more than 2000 engineers, covering over 60 cities for on-site services [1] - The company aims to leverage the rapid technological advancements in China to capitalize on automation opportunities, despite challenges like data fragmentation in manufacturing [1][2] - Future investments will target traditional power sectors, especially nuclear and renewable energy, as well as emerging industries focused on sustainability [2] Market Outlook - The resilience and vitality of the Chinese market present significant business opportunities, prompting Emerson to deepen its market engagement and form strategic partnerships with local companies for overseas expansion [3] - Despite global trade tensions, the demand for automation driven by China's industrial upgrades remains a certainty, reinforcing Emerson's commitment to investing in the region [3]