Core Insights - The article highlights the advancements in smart manhole covers produced by Hongguang Casting Co., Ltd. in Jizhou County, Hebei Province, which are equipped with sensor modules for real-time monitoring of various data [1][3] - The integration of technology has increased the product's added value by over 30%, and these smart covers are widely used in smart city construction, exporting to Southeast Asia and Europe [3] - The company has also incorporated cultural elements into the design of the manhole covers, featuring idioms from local culture, which has helped change public perception of manhole covers [3] Company Overview - Hongguang Casting Co., Ltd. is part of a larger casting industry in Jizhou County, which has 149 casting and equipment manufacturing enterprises [5] - The county has implemented a strategy of "one county, one specialty" to promote industrial transformation and upgrade, focusing on clean production and automation [5][6] - The company has transitioned from coal-fired furnaces to electric furnaces and has introduced industrial robots and automated production lines [5] Industry Development - Jizhou County's casting industry has 41 high-tech enterprises and 32 provincial-level specialized and innovative enterprises, with an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons and an annual output value of nearly 6 billion yuan [5] - The county's municipal castings account for 28% of the national market, indicating a significant position in the industry [5] - Collaborations with over ten universities and research institutions have been established to drive technological innovation, including the establishment of a national key laboratory [6] Future Goals - The county aims to enhance the high-end, intelligent, and green transformation of the casting and equipment manufacturing industry, targeting a 50% increase in production efficiency and an annual growth rate of over 15% in industry output value by 2030 [6]