Core Insights - Shanxi Yangquan is leveraging smart factory construction to transform traditional industries and promote digital transformation in emerging sectors, marking significant progress in the transition of resource-based cities [1][2] Group 1: Smart Factory Developments - Yangquan Jidong Cement Co., Ltd. has implemented a 5G unmanned driving smart factory project, becoming the first in the cement industry to achieve fully automated operations in mining and transportation, significantly reducing accident rates [1] - Yangquan Valve Co., Ltd. invested over 30 million yuan to upgrade equipment, achieving micron-level precision in machining and replacing manual labor with welding robots, resulting in a market share of over 60% for low-pressure large-diameter gas valves [1] Group 2: Research and Development - Yangquan Valve's R&D center has invested over 62 million yuan since 2020, collaborating with Lanzhou University of Technology to optimize hydrogen valve designs through intelligent analysis tools, resulting in 58 domestic breakthroughs [2] - Shanxi Huaxin Electric Co., Ltd. has implemented a "Four Intelligence Integration" management system, reducing new product development cycles by 23.3%, increasing production efficiency by 19.6%, lowering operating costs by 28%, and decreasing energy consumption per unit output by 12.5% [2] Group 3: Policy Support - Yangquan High-tech Zone has implemented tailored support for enterprises, forming expert teams to provide on-site guidance and digital assessments, along with issuing technology innovation vouchers to subsidize technology service costs [2] - As of September 2025, 12 enterprises in Yangquan have established foundational smart factories, demonstrating the effectiveness of policy support in promoting smart manufacturing [2]