Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by the World Economic Forum highlights the inclusion of two factories from Jiangsu, namely Mettler-Toledo's Changzhou factory and Eaton's Changzhou power equipment factory, in the latest "Lighthouse Factory" list, showcasing Changzhou's leadership in smart manufacturing [1][2] Group 1: Lighthouse Factory Concept - The "Lighthouse Factory" concept, introduced by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, signifies factories with top-tier smart manufacturing capabilities that address common industry challenges and guide the sector towards intelligent manufacturing [2] - Mettler-Toledo and Eaton's factories exemplify successful practices in customer-centric approaches, providing replicable digital transformation models for precision manufacturing and power equipment sectors [2] Group 2: Mettler-Toledo Changzhou Factory - Mettler-Toledo's Changzhou factory has tackled the challenge of customization versus efficiency, achieving a 98.4% on-time delivery rate and reducing delivery cycles by 22% through the integration of 49 Industry 4.0 technologies [4] - The factory's production model includes AI-driven product selection, flexible workstations for mixed production, and machine learning for real-time quality control, establishing it as a benchmark for small-batch, multi-variety manufacturing [4] Group 3: Eaton Changzhou Power Equipment Factory - Eaton's Changzhou factory focuses on flexible production and low-carbon operations, achieving a 39% reduction in order delivery cycles and a 50% increase in overall operational efficiency without increasing staff numbers [6] - The factory's revenue saw a significant increase of 129%, and it aims for a near-zero carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% through its energy management system [6] Group 4: Changzhou's Manufacturing Ecosystem - Changzhou has now three "Lighthouse Factories," positioning it among the top cities in China, and is building a complete upgrade chain from "smart factories" to an "industrial ecosystem" [7] - The city has initiated a special action plan to cultivate "Lighthouse Factories," focusing on leading enterprises with over 1 billion yuan in revenue, providing financial support and tax incentives to facilitate their transformation [7] Group 5: Manufacturing Development in Changzhou - Changzhou's manufacturing industry has a rich history dating back to the 1950s, evolving into a comprehensive industrial base with a focus on high-end and intelligent manufacturing [8] - The city has implemented multiple action plans to promote digital transformation in manufacturing, achieving a digital development index score of 158.33, ranking second in Jiangsu province [8] Group 6: Future Goals - Looking ahead, Changzhou aims to deepen the integration of intelligent transformation and digitalization, striving to become a national advanced manufacturing base and a regional technology innovation hub [9]

在数字化转型实践中，常州太湖路工厂累计部署49项工业4.0前沿应用案例：AI驱动的产品选型与配置 系统，实现客户需求到产品方案的快速匹配；可重构模块化集群工作站，灵活适配多品类定制化生产； 基于机器学习的闭环焊接质量控制系统，为产品品质提供精准保障。一系列创新举措成效显著 —— 工 厂准时交付率攀升至98.4%，交付周期缩短22%，客户净推荐值（NPS）达84.9，实现客户满意度与忠诚 度的双重提升。 得益于多年的自动化与数字化积淀，在认证过程中，由学术界、产业界及技术领域领袖组成的"灯塔工 厂"独立专家组一致认为，常州太湖路工厂在创新文化培育、敏捷运营体系搭建、人才梯队建设及人工 智能高效应用等方面，深度契合全球灯塔网络的核心原则；而数十年积累的自动化与数字化技术沉淀， 更为工厂全价值链绩效提升提供坚实支撑，推动运营效率与客户价值同步增长。 作为梅特勒托利多全球战略布局的关键制造基地，常州太湖路工厂聚焦产品检测、工业称重、零售称重 三大核心领域，凭借高度敏捷的定制化生产能力，为全球超百个国家和地区的客户提供可靠产品与服 务。此次 "灯塔工厂" 认证，既是对工厂持续创新、敏捷响应、卓越运营的最高认可，更是其践 ...

"灯塔工厂"是世界最先进工厂，代表了当今全球制造业领域智能制造和数字化最高水平。伊顿电力常州 工厂自2022年起开启全链路数字化运营，接入10项新的工业4.0解决方案，生产效率提高26%，交货时 间缩短33%，产能提升55%。工厂实现从订单生成、产品设计、智能制造到售后服务的全流程数字化管 理，并以科学降碳达成"近零碳工厂"建设目标。 本报讯(记者唐颖)9月16日，世界经济论坛公布新一批"灯塔工厂"名单，共有12家入选，其中有6家来自 中国。我省有2家公司入选，都来自常州，分别为常州伊顿电力设备有限公司、常州梅特勒托利多国际 有限公司。至此，常州世界级"灯塔工厂"增至3家。 作为全球领先的精密仪器与称重设备制造商，梅特勒托利多常州工厂的产品广泛应用于制药、食品、化 工、半导体、锂电等关键行业，业务遍及全球100多个国家和地区。将数字化转型深度融入运营核心， 工厂累计部署49项工业4.0前沿应用案例，准时交付率攀升至98.4%，交付周期缩短22%。 ...