Group 1 - Beijing has recognized its first batch of 115 advanced-level smart factories, covering sectors such as biomedicine, intelligent equipment, automotive transportation, electronic information, urban industries, and materials [1][2] - The recognition is part of the "Beijing Smart Factory Recognition Management Measures," which categorizes smart factories into four levels: basic, advanced, excellent, and leading [1][4] - The advanced-level smart factories will be evaluated by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, which will also recommend them for the excellent level to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology [1][4] Group 2 - The automotive manufacturing sector is a key area for the application of smart manufacturing, with the first batch of advanced-level factories including both complete vehicle manufacturers and critical component producers [2] - An example is the Jingxi Zhixing (Beijing) Automotive Electronics Technology Co., which has developed a smart suspension system and is the second-largest smart factory in the Asia-Pacific region [2] - The factory utilizes a dual-channel dynamic development model, where sales data drives production and inventory, enhancing efficiency and responsiveness to market demands [2] Group 3 - Smart manufacturing has improved product quality through the introduction of digital and automated inspection equipment, allowing real-time data collection for monitoring and optimization [3] - The factory has achieved mass production of the world's only magnetorheological suspension system, significantly enhancing vehicle stability and comfort, with a response speed 200 times faster than traditional hydraulic systems [3] - The list of 115 advanced-level smart factories includes notable companies such as BOE Technology Group, Schneider Electric, and Beijing Benz [3] Group 4 - The basic-level smart factories focus on deploying necessary smart manufacturing equipment and systems for core data collection and automation of key production processes [4] - Advanced-level smart factories are characterized by extensive deployment of smart manufacturing equipment and systems, enabling data sharing and precise control of production processes [4]