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Ningbo facilitates nation's industry transformation

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated:  September 26, 2022 L M S

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The visiting group consisting of five expats pose for a group photo at Zhongyin (Ningbo) Battery Co, where the name of "Pairdeer" – the battery brand created by the company – is seen. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Ningbo, a manufacturing giant in East China's Zhejiang province, has been committed to the digitalized and intelligentized transformation of its industries, replacing energy- and labor intensive businesses with green intelligent ones.

A group of expatriates coming from France, Ghana, the United States, Canada, Turkiye, and Italy got a close look at this during a tour of several of Ningbo's renowned manufacturing enterprises from Sept 21 to 23.

Their first stop was Zhongyin (Ningbo) Battery Co, which is capable of producing environmentally friendly alkaline batteries and is responsible for producing about a quarter of these batteries that are exported from China. Zhongyin has integrated its sales, R&D, and production in Ningbo. Its business has now expanded to over 80 countries and regions covering Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

The visiting group got a first hand look at the company's innovative automated intelligent workshop. What distinguishes the factory from ordinary ones is that it can operate totally without light, since it limits its human labor to a few technicians that can respond to any issues that arise in the automated production lines.

"What was interesting about the factory is that they are able to lower their production costs, while also making their processes and systems more energy-efficient. They can produce 520 batteries per minute," said Sabrina Valles, who is currently doing freelance marketing work for a Hangzhou-based company.

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Two expats wear Youngor's ties at the exhibition area of the company's headquarters. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The upgrading of production lines has also been carried out in other industries in Ningbo. On Sept 22, the expat group visited Youngor, a local leader in the textile and apparel sector that has built the first future workshop in Zhejiang province. By making use of big data and 5G network platforms, they have achieved coordinated management among its manufacturing bases in Zhejiang, Yunnan, and Jilin provinces.

Its flexible production line is also capable of handling orders of customized products. During their visit, the expats were fascinated by the pieces of cloth flying above their heads. Thanks to the 5G platform, these pieces were automatically sent to the right worker without any human intervention.

In addition to manufacturing procedures, products are also getting more intelligent in Ningbo. Zhejiang Dafeng Industry Co, which the group visited later on Sept 22, demonstrated how it has managed to make the traditionally static stage more dynamic. Unlike conventional stages, Dafeng's intelligent stages are often created based on diversified storylines and practical purposes. With the assistance of a series of technological facilities, their stages are not solely a place to perform, but also a part of performances that add to their vividness.

Dafeng has designed the stage for many major events, including the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the Olympic Games, and the G20 Summit. "I am impressed by the firm's design and the engineering team. It is one of the best factories I have ever visited," said Erdem Öztürk, a Turkish businessman working at Ningbo Middle Road Imp&Exp Co and also an overseas communication officer recognized by the Ningbo government.

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A miniature version of an intelligent stage designed by Dafeng is exhibited at the company's headquarters, offering an immersive experience to visitors. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

During the last day of the trip, the group members were amazed by the smart products of Soundking Group Co – a local audio and video integration manufacturer. The group, which originally mainly produced loudspeakers, has now extended its business to a variety of businesses including education and training, smart meetings, public broadcasting, cultural entertainment, as well as digital cinemas.

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A member of the visiting group sits at the demonstration area of one of Soundking's brands, Carlsbro. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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