NANJING, China — From November 27th to 29th, 2025, the global manufacturing sector converged at the prestigious World Intelligent Manufacturing Summit (WIMS). A highlight of the opening ceremony was the release of the “World’s Top 10 Scientific and Technological Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing,” a globally recognized benchmark curated by the International Coalition of Intelligent Manufacturing (ICIM) and the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering. Among this elite list was XCMG’s “Smart Factory for Customized & Agile Delivery of Construction Machinery,” marking a significant international endorsement of its digital transformation leadership.
The annual “Top 10 Advances” list, now in its ninth year, is renowned for its rigorous selection based on innovation, leadership, and applicability, serving as a critical barometer for global technological trends. The recognition of XCMG’s smart factory model by this authoritative body underscores its pivotal role in shaping the future of industrial production.
A Paradigm Shift: From Mass Production to Precision Customization
At the summit, Mr. Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery, elaborated on the award-winning model in interviews with global media, including CCTV and Phoenix TV. He introduced the “XCMG Intelligent Manufacturing – Seven-Star Navigation” framework, a pioneering solution tailored to the highly discrete nature of the heavy equipment industry.
“Confronting the era of globalized mass customization and our industry’s unique challenges, we have developed this distinctive model,” stated Mr. Yang. “It achieves breakthrough innovations in end-to-end product development, agile delivery, smart operations, and digital twin factory construction. Crucially, it empowers our business with AI, ensures technological autonomy, and establishes a replicable blueprint for the entire sector.
This model has successfully transitioned XCMG from “large-scale mass production” to “precision customization.” By leveraging modular R&D and flexible production lines, XCMG now efficiently meets the diverse, specific needs of global clients while dramatically boosting production efficiency and per-capita output.
Empowering the Global Supply Chain with Proven Solutions
This accolade is more than an honor; it is a validation of XCMG’s vision for the future of manufacturing. The company is now leveraging its verified, advanced model and standards to empower its broader industrial ecosystem. By sharing its successful “XCMG Solution,” the company is actively contributing to elevating the overall intelligent manufacturing capabilities of the global equipment manufacturing industry, offering a tangible and replicable path toward smarter, more agile, and customer-centric production.