Experts, scholars, and business representatives from around the globe gathered at a thematic session in Beijing on October 24 to discuss the innovative development paths of the intelligent manufacturing industry, contributing global wisdom and solutions to the green transformation of the industry.
This thematic session, themed "Cross-Industry Resource Collaboration and Integration to Provide Innovative Application Scenarios for Enhancing the Intelligent Manufacturing Industry", is part of the 2024 World Science and Technology Development Forum.
This event seeks to promote the consolidation of resources from various industries, facilitating the application of innovative technologies in intelligent manufacturing. By optimizing the collaborative dynamics within the industrial supply, service, and ecological chains, this thematic session endeavors to harness collective strengths and drive towards a symmetry in development that yields widespread advantages for the global community.
Lu Daming, Vice President of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, pointed out in his speech that intelligent manufacturing, as the core driving force of a new round of industrial revolution, is leading profound changes in the global manufacturing industry. It represents a comprehensive upgrade of manufacturing technology and models and is a key engine for promoting high-quality economic development.
Chee Fai Tan, President of the ASEAN Smart Industry Federation and Member of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology, also stated that intelligent manufacturing, as the future development direction of global manufacturing, relies on the collaborative integration of cross-disciplinary and cross-industry resources.
Henry H. Radamson, Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Chief Scientist of the Guangdong Greater Bay Area Institute of Integrated Circuit and System, analyzed the current status and future development trends of China's semiconductor industry and proposed suggestions to strengthen government support, talent cultivation, and international cooperation to address the rapid development of technological innovation and the semiconductor industry.
Dong Qinxi, Professor at Hainan University, also the Foreign Member of the Engineering Academy of Japan, introduced the application scenarios of domestically produced high-end industrial software in the field of intelligent manufacturing. He also showcased application cases of the supercomputing simulation platform developed by his team in areas such as injection molding, automotive, and aerospace.
Several companies also shared their advanced attempts in practical applications. Zhan Jingtao, Vice President of Siemens Ltd., China, shared Siemens' practices in technological innovation, introduced Siemens’ Xcelerator open ecosystem, and presented application cases in projects such as the digital factory in Nanjing.
Ni Yueyong, Director of Environmental Affairs of Mitsubishi Electric (China) Co., Ltd., shared Mitsubishi Electric's practical cases and experiences in utilizing intelligent manufacturing technology to achieve efficient carbon neutrality, as well as the company's achievements in energy conservation, emission reduction, and sustainable development.
Yang Huayong, Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang University, Chairman of the International Coalition of Intelligent Manufacturing, and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, summarized the consensus reached during the conference. The consensus includes broadening the application scenarios of intelligent manufacturing, accurately addressing the pain points and challenges in production practices, and achieving a dual improvement in both production efficiency and product quality.
At the same time, experts emphasized the importance of embracing the concept of green and sustainable development. They advocated for promoting energy conservation and emission reduction through technological innovation, enhancing resource utilization efficiency, and ensuring that technological progress aligns with social responsibility and ethical standards.
After the session, Ni told the media that he believes intelligent manufacturing is a key area for developing new productive forces, and the intelligent transformation of China's manufacturing industry is crucial. He also pointed out that there are misconceptions about the intelligent transformation of traditional manufacturing, such as the urgent need to define and standardize usable and analyzable data.
Regarding international scientific exchange and cooperation, he hopes that the 2024 World Science and Technology Development Forum can establish a long-term effective mechanism to utilize existing international exchange mechanisms and facilitate the implementation of scientific achievements.
Professor Goi Bok Min told the media that the forum boasts a high international standard. He looks forward to making friends, enhancing trust, and promoting scientific exchange through the forum. He will also relay the results and information discussed at the forum to scientists in relevant fields at his university for further follow-up.
Goi said that in terms of research collaboration, his institution, the University of Tunku Abdul Rahman, has over 700 partners, 160 of which are from China, creating many win-win cooperation opportunities in fields such as optics. He also mentioned that under the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese companies have made significant contributions to talent cultivation cooperation in ASEAN.
He praised China's efforts in building a global scientific community but also expressed concerns that some geopolitical risks could affect exchanges in the scientific community. Using Malaysia as an example, he hopes it can play a bridging role to promote cohesion between the East and West.
Radamson told the media that he advocates for promoting lesser-known universities to ensure equitable resource distribution and talent development. He also identifies political pressures as a barrier to globalizing science and technology and calls for educational reforms to enhance critical thinking and innovation. He emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to resource allocation and educational reform to create a more innovative scientific community in China.
Source: VOC
