China's accelerated AI + Manufacturing integration drives efficiency across industrial chain

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00:00New data from China's manufacturing sector shows that in the first three quarters of

00:10this year, industries embraced AI like never before, moving beyond scattered trials to

00:16full-scale integration across R&D, production, management and services.

00:22At a Weichai diesel engine factory in Shandong Province, newly assembled engines are passing

00:28through the final checkpoint.

00:30Each one is scanned by an AI-powered imaging inspection system that checks for defects

00:35in about half a second.

00:37This smart inspection system ensures quality control for key production steps before the

00:43engines are cleared.

00:45Our self-developed AI super-engineer now contributes to 40% of decision-making during the R&D process.

00:54By using digital simulation to build engine and vehicle models, we've reduced physical

00:59testing by 70%.

01:00AI plus manufacturing synergy is also transforming industries like building materials.

01:07At a Refractory Materials Workshop in Jiangsu Province, AI models optimize a steel furnace's

01:13temperature curves and material ratios.

01:16AI models have helped extend the furnace's replacement cycle from one year to three, cutting downtime

01:23losses by 80%.

01:25AI plus is not just about a combination of technology and industries.

01:31It's a profound reconstruction of production logic, management models, and value chain.

01:36This transformation has evolved from isolated pilot enterprises to large-scale, cross-industry adoption,

01:43becoming a core force in upgrading traditional manufacturing.

01:47According to data from September, China has over 42,000 smart factories with various levels

01:53of technology in all 31 provinces, covering more than 90% of major manufacturing sectors.