Zoomlion Achieves Recognition as Leading Smart Factory at 2025 Event
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. has recently made headlines by being recognized as one of the leading smart factories globally at the World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference held on November 27, 2025. This recognition comes in light of its remarkable advancements in creating a shared mixed-flow production model for various types of heavy equipment, establishing a benchmark for collaborative smart factories in the construction machinery sector.
In the innovative landscape of smart manufacturing, Zoomlion stands out by addressing a significant challenge: the efficient production of low-volume, multi-model heavy equipment in a shared production line. Within its Intelligent Industrial City, the company has successfully developed a shared intelligent excavator factory, accomplishing three world-class milestones. These milestones include being the first to implement complete smart manufacturing across six primary stages, running a mixed-flow line for over 100 models, and integrating collaborative production across various equipment categories.
The shared manufacturing model introduced by Zoomlion supports a highly scalable modular cluster for construction equipment. Designed with interoperability in mind, it encompasses all major equipment categories and connects many manufacturing stages. The establishment of three shared manufacturing centers facilitates multi-plant integration, which enhances the utilization of steel plates beyond 90% and reduces construction costs by 15%. Furthermore, automated logistics has replaced traditional storage with real-time transport, resulting in a 70% reduction in inventory while ensuring precise distribution.
Combined with a decentralized research and development platform and a flexible shared supply chain model, Zoomlion has cultivated a comprehensive ecosystem that significantly boosts efficiency and drives digital transformation across the industry.
Data-driven efficiency is at the core of Zoomlion's shared smart manufacturing approach. Within its intelligent excavator factory, artificial intelligence manages over 80% of the processes, enabling self-organized production without changeover times. The entire cycle of production, from cutting steel plates to the final assembly, is completed in just 6.5 days, leading to an excavator being produced every six minutes. This results in shorter production cycles and processing times, effectively managing customized, sales-oriented production while drastically minimizing inventory and bridging the gap between production and demand.
The success of this innovative model has been gaining traction on a global scale. Zoomlion has already applied its intelligent production system to over 20 factories worldwide, further driving innovation in agriculture machinery, energy equipment, and emergency response vehicles. Leveraging advancements in AI and robotics, Zoomlion plans to deepen technological integration, accelerate cutting-edge process innovations, and share its smart manufacturing model with global partners across diverse sectors.
This impressive recognition at the World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference not only highlights Zoomlion's commitment to innovation but also positions the company at the forefront of the manufacturing revolution, ready to set new standards for efficiency and collaboration in the industry.