From September 20 to 23, the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention was held in Hefei, Anhui Province. This annual event has once again drawn global attention to this "city of science and innovation".

Shortly before the convention, the National Advanced Manufacturing Conference was convened in Beijing, charting the course for expanding and strengthening the advanced manufacturing sector.

As the primary arena for technological and industrial competition among major powers, how exactly should advanced manufacturing evolve? Attendees looked to this convention for answers.

Sichuan, the guest province of honor, and Anhui are both major industrial provinces with distinct advantages in emerging sectors such as new displays and integrated circuits. At the convention, reporters observed three key directions in the pursuit of being "advanced".

Scene of the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention

Smarter: Moving from demonstrations to real production lines.

At the artificial intelligence exhibition, robotic dogs priced at 150 yuan each saw brisk on-site sales. Unlike two years ago when such devices were mere novelties, smart products have now entered households. However, the path for humanoid robots to enter factories remains uneven. While the venue featured numerous collaborative robots maturely applied in welding and material handling, truly "working" humanoid robots were scarce, and a gap in operational tempo persists between the two.

Guo Jiahua, Business Manager at Suzhou Energon Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd, however, remained optimistic. He believes that making robots more human-like could reduce production line retrofitting costs and make them better suited for non-standardized scenarios. The company's core product is a self-developed industrial embodied model that enables robots to "see, hear, and act". During an on-site demonstration, a humanoid robot autonomously grasped medicines and stacked them neatly through visual recognition and algorithmic planning, achieving a task success rate of 98%.

The company has now partnered with multiple leading manufacturers across industries including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The concentrated arrival of enterprises specializing in the secondary development of embodied intelligence demonstrates that transitioning robots from demonstrations to actual production lines is a tangible industry practice.

Sichuan Pavilion at the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention

Greener: Technological advancement deepens sustainability.

In the Next-Generation Information Technology Exhibition Zone, a perovskite smart body fat scale drew considerable attention. Liu Xue'an, R&D Director at Hefei Zhaoyang Solar Energy, explained that its integrated perovskite photovoltaic module can supplement power under low-light conditions.

Last year, the company took a critical step from "samples" to "products"; this year, it launched a perovskite optoelectronic satellite designed for commercial aerospace, capable of harvesting clean energy around the clock and transmitting electricity to the ground via wireless space-based power transfer. As technology advances, sustainability deepens. Over the next five years, China will cultivate 500 zero-carbon factories; by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the output value of green factories is targeted to account for 45% of the total.

Li Zhen, Chairman of Gotion High-tech, noted that intelligence, green development, and integration are prerequisites for entering the high-end manufacturing arena. For two decades, his company has adhered to low-carbon principles throughout the entire battery lifecycle, striving for the industry's best carbon footprint. The rapid distribution of booth materials and continuous business negotiations underscored that green development remains an enduring imperative for advanced manufacturing.

Scene of the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention

More integrated: Continuously breaking down industrial boundaries.

A train traveling at 300 kilometers per hour risks derailment if undercarriage impact faults are not detected promptly. An industrial acoustic large model developed by the National Manufacturing Innovation Center for Intelligent Voice can collect voiceprints in real time, precisely locate abnormal sounds, and issue early warnings even in high-noise environments of 130 decibels. Leveraging extensive industrial sound data, the center has built an "intelligent brain" for industrial acoustics, bridging industrial boundaries from factories to rail transit.

Zhaoyang Solar Energy's Product Series

Moreover, exemplary cases of deep integration between manufacturing and services have emerged. Zhejiang EP Equipment not only offers a full range of products but also provides rapid customization based on specific needs, delivering comprehensive hardware and software support to enable digital and intelligent mobility across all scenarios.

For leading enterprises, services have become a critical variable. Intelligence enhances efficiency, green development unifies multiple benefits, and integration opens up new models of synergy. These three intertwined threads form the pathway for advanced manufacturing to seek progress through being "advanced", serving as the foundation for a better life.

Scene of the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention

As stated at the opening ceremony, humanity has consistently relied on robust manufacturing to drive life upward.

National Manufacturing Innovation Center for Intelligent Voice Develops Industrial Acoustic Large Model

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