Zoomlion Recognized as a Leading Smart Factory at the 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference

Zoomlion Recognized as a Leading Smart Factory

On November 27, 2025, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. made headlines by being named one of the top 15 smart factories at the World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference. This accolade reflects the company's remarkable advancements in generating multiple types of heavy equipment from a shared mixed-flow production line.

The innovative approach taken by Zoomlion is reshaping the standard for digital transformation in manufacturing. Combining high levels of flexibility and automation, the company has initiated a collaborative smart factory system that specializes in construction machinery.

One of the most significant milestones achieved by Zoomlion was the introduction of a shared production facility for excavators, marked as a global first. The firm has successfully implemented a comprehensive six-step smart manufacturing process that operates a mixed-flow production line across more than 100 models, and it has managed to incorporate collaborative production across various equipment categories, pushing the boundaries of efficiency.

The smart factory model adopted by Zoomlion is designed for interoperability, effectively covering major categories of machinery while integrating hundreds of manufacturing steps into a cohesive production framework. The company has established three shared manufacturing centers that amalgamate multiple factories, resulting in a remarkable 90% utilization of steel plates and a 15% reduction in construction costs. This system has replaced conventional storage with real-time transportation, minimizing inventory levels by as much as 70%, thereby ensuring precise distribution of products.

Additionally, in collaboration with an inter-regional R&D platform, Zoomlion has created a comprehensive ecosystem focused on boosting productivity, which further steers the industry's digital transition. The effectiveness of their shared smart manufacturing model is hinged on data utilization and advanced artificial intelligence technologies. For instance, in the excavator manufacturing facility, over 80% of the processes are supported by AI, autonomously managing production flows to eliminate downtime.

The entire cycle of production, spanning from steel plate cutting to final assembly, is accomplished within a mere 6.5 days, enabling an excavator to roll off the assembly line every six minutes. These figures represent some of the shortest lead times and production cycles in the sector, facilitating customer-oriented and sales-driven production. This outstanding operational efficiency significantly reduces inventory requirements and aligns production closely with market demand.

Zoomlion's model of smart manufacturing is already making waves on a global scale, with its intelligent production system being applied to over 20 factories worldwide. The company continues to foster innovation not just in construction machinery, but also in sectors including agricultural equipment, energy production, and emergency response vehicles. By capitalizing on advancements in AI and robotics, Zoomlion aims to deepen technological integration, accelerate next-generation process innovations, and share its successful smart manufacturing framework with partners across various industries.

This recognition as a leading smart factory at such a prestigious international conference solidifies Zoomlion's role as a pioneer in the evolving landscape of manufacturing technologies, ensuring the company is at the forefront of the industry’s transition into a smarter, data-driven future.