Core Viewpoint - The textile industry in Ankang, Shaanxi Province, is undergoing a transformation towards smart manufacturing, with significant investments in automation and technology to enhance productivity and efficiency [1][3]. Industry Overview - The textile and apparel sector is a pillar industry in Ankang, projected to achieve an output value of 2.4 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 6% of the total industrial output value [1]. - The region is leveraging the migration of textile and apparel industries from eastern to western China, focusing on a comprehensive service model for investment and production [5]. Company Developments - Ankang Zhiganghua Textile Co., Ltd. has invested in a smart high-end yarn textile project in Hanyin County, covering an area of 70 acres with a total planned investment of 600 million yuan, expected to generate an annual output value exceeding 500 million yuan [3][5]. - The project aims to create a closed industrial chain from chemical raw materials to textile products, complementing existing local industries such as clothing, footwear, and plush toys [3]. Technological Advancements - The introduction of advanced smart management systems and intelligent textile equipment allows for a fully automated production process, reducing labor intensity and increasing production efficiency by over 20% compared to traditional methods [5]. - Future plans include developing "dark factories" that operate with minimal human intervention, breaking the inefficiencies and low value-added nature of traditional textile manufacturing [5].