STEP(SZ:002527)2022-12-03 08:58Group 1: Company Overview - The new factory is part of the 2017 public offering of convertible bonds for the "Intelligent Manufacturing Project of Robots and Key Components" [2] - The project aims to significantly enhance the company's capabilities in R&D and delivery of robots, motion control systems, and high-performance robot controllers [2] Group 2: Production Capacity - Current production capacity includes six-axis robots produced in Shanghai and four-axis (SCARA) robots produced in Shenzhen [2] - The new factory is expected to reach production capacity in the fourth year after completion [2] Group 3: Market and Industry - The robot and motion control business primarily serves the 3C, automotive parts, and packaging industries, with the 3C industry having a significant market share [3] - The company has been focusing on R&D investments since 2011 and acquired Shenzhen Zhongweixing in 2014, expanding its product offerings [3] Group 4: Financial Investment - The total investment for the intelligent manufacturing project is 69,312.09 million yuan, with construction costs of 47,678.53 million yuan [4] - The project includes various costs such as land fees of 11,500.00 million yuan and is expected to be operational by the end of the current year [4] Group 5: Sales and Competitiveness - Robot sales in 2018 showed growth compared to 2017 [4] - The company aims to compete with international robot brands and has established a preliminary industrial chain in the robot and motion control sector [3]