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Dongguan is leading the way in smart manufacturing, transforming everything from custom-made shirts to mass production processes. This reflects how "Internet + Manufacturing" has become deeply embedded across all industrial sectors. On January 10, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 14th CPC Committee of the Dongguan Municipal Committee took place, where it was announced that Dongguan will further develop its smart manufacturing city, promote a new model of “Internet + Manufacturing,†and strive to build a full intelligent manufacturing ecosystem. This initiative aims to accelerate the automation and digital upgrades of traditional industries.
In recent years, more and more companies in Dongguan have recognized the importance of intelligent manufacturing in driving their transformation and growth. According to data, in 2017, Dongguan achieved an added value of over 330.7 billion yuan in the manufacturing sector, marking a 10.6% increase, ranking second among the nine cities in the Pearl River Delta.
1. Companies Are Pushing for Intelligent Upgrades
Huang Jiang, chairman of Guangdong Leyang Chip Test Co., Ltd., plans to implement an integrated system in his factory this year. Even when traveling abroad, he can use an iPad to monitor robot operations in real time, gaining insights into plant performance and managing production schedules. This “intelligent factory†approach reduces machine failure losses by 15%, improves equipment value, and shortens the return on investment period.
This project, carried out by Huashang Zhiye, is part of Leyang’s journey toward intelligent manufacturing. Jiang Lei, assistant president of China Merchants Zhizao, explained that many small and medium-sized enterprises in Dongguan still operate manually due to low levels of informatization and automation, lacking professional talent. To address this, they need to leverage the Internet and big data to improve their intelligence level rapidly.
Huashang Zhizhi has provided diagnostic services to several pilot companies under Dongguan’s “Multiplication Plan.†After being included in the city's “Intelligent Manufacturing†expert pool last year, they have diagnosed 86 manufacturing firms. Their clients are mainly concentrated in high-tech industries, showing a growing demand for integrated smart and automated solutions.
Sun God, another company in urgent need of transformation, planned to build a new “smart factory†and partnered with Huashang Zhizhi for planning and diagnosis. According to Jiang Lei, the five-year plan includes infrastructure upgrades, equipment introduction, and information system construction. Once completed, the smart factory is expected to cover 80% of operations, boosting efficiency by 60%. Many similar companies are also seeking intelligent transformation support.
Automation and intelligence are key components of Industry 4.0, and they are driving industrial technology reform. As Dongguan shifts its industrial structure, the transition to intelligent manufacturing has become a crucial driver for economic growth. The demand for upgrading is even more urgent now.
According to official statistics, from January to November 2017, advanced and high-tech manufacturing industries saw increases of 0.7% and 0.9% respectively in value-added output, indicating a significant acceleration in economic transformation.
2. Transition to Smart Manufacturing: A New Lifeline
A newly produced OPPO phone goes through a smart testing process, where robots detect thousands of components in real-time. Even tiny defects, like a hair-thin gap in the case, are identified. If continuous issues arise, the system triggers an alarm. This smart testing device enhances precision and efficiency in production.
Xiong Yimin, chairman of each monitoring and control unit, said that before this system, manual inspections were the norm. Now, machine-based detection has cut labor costs from 40 workers to just 2. Additionally, big data integration allows the system to trace product origins, analyze detected data, and improve future decision-making.
The company, which specializes in precision molds and hardware, has evolved into a smart manufacturing service provider, supplying solutions to major electronics firms like Huawei and OPPO. This transformation led to a 40.27% growth in revenue this year.
Jinsheng Intelligence, another example, established Zhongchuang Intelligence, a smart manufacturing system solution company. In 2017, they secured their first smart manufacturing order worth 9.6 million yuan, signaling the start of their smart service business.
The general manager of Zhongchuang Intelligence, Huang He, emphasized that big data plays a critical role in smart factories. It helps predict tool life, optimize equipment usage, and even enable devices to learn and adapt during production. This learning capability allows for better problem identification and improved planning.
Dongguan has been actively aligning with Industry 4.0, offering policy support to encourage companies to transition to “Dongguan Zhizhi.†For instance, the “Dongguan Economic and Information Special Funds Management Measures†provides up to 10 million yuan in funding for intelligent manufacturing projects.
3. Technology Integration Boosts “Dongguan Zhizhi†Development
The application of information technology has removed spatial barriers, giving the “Internet + Manufacturing†industry more room to grow. This innovation has accelerated Dongguan’s efforts to build a complete smart manufacturing ecosystem.
Ni Mingtang, deputy director of the Guangdong Provincial Institute of Intelligent Robots, often visits workshops to seek collaboration with top manufacturers. Since its establishment, the institute has supported nearly 200 companies, including Jinsheng Intelligent, Huawei, and others, providing technical support for smart manufacturing.
Guangzhi Academy, a public scientific innovation platform, focuses on high-precision industrial robots and big data. Through these technologies, it promotes a new “Internet + Manufacturing†model, integrating supply chain companies and opening up new markets.
At the third session of the “Guangdong Zhihui Fair,†Guangzhi Academy introduced “Guang Zhiyun,†a digital platform that connects physical equipment with real-time data, enabling perception, learning, and self-optimization. This system represents the deepening of “Internet + Manufacturing.â€
Zhang Guojun, president of Guangzhi Academy, noted that big data will serve as a bridge for building the entire smart manufacturing ecosystem. Enterprises gain data for upgrades, research institutions understand industry needs, and the government can make informed policies. This win-win scenario benefits all stakeholders.
Dongguan is home to many innovative platforms focused on smart manufacturing, such as the Songshan Lake International Robot Industry Base. This park hosts over 245 robot companies, including Liqun Automation and Youchao Precision, creating a strong robotics ecosystem.
Professor Li Zexiang, one of the founders of the base, emphasized that having industry data and applications is a major advantage for AI development. With R&D organizations rooted in Dongguan, the city continues to attract tech flows and strengthen its smart manufacturing ecosystem.
The “13th Five-Year Plan for Strategic Emerging Industries Development in Dongguan†supports the development of the Songshan Lake International Robot Industry Base and the Guangdong Provincial Institute of Intelligent Robotics. These initiatives position Dongguan as a core area for industrial robot equipment and smart manufacturing.
With the growth of smart equipment hubs, the plan proposes using the Guancheng Big Data Industry Center as a core to launch smart city projects in Nancheng, Dongcheng, and Chang'an. This will provide large-scale computing and data storage services for enterprises and governments, enhancing the smart manufacturing ecosystem and adding momentum to the industry.
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