Henan high-end informationization moves from "manufacturing" to "intellectual creation"
September 03 20:00:02, 2025
**Abstract**
Just download the client on your mobile phone, and no matter how far you are, users can communicate with the company instantly and enjoy a "nanny service" for their equipment. On CITIC Heavy Industries’ new customer service platform, every machine seems to have “life†and can be remotely controlled. Traditional large mining machinery was once seen as “dumb and dark,†but under the innovation-driven approach of CITIC Heavy Industries, it is now part of the broader trend of Henan’s manufacturing transformation and upgrading. With the rise of the information age, “Henan Manufacturing†is quietly evolving into “Henan Intelligence.â€
Looking ahead, the manufacturing industry is becoming more intelligent. As the foundation of the national economy, the equipment manufacturing sector is often called the “mother of industry†and reflects a country's overall strength. Countries like Germany, Japan, and the U.S. are known for their strong manufacturing bases. A nation without a robust manufacturing industry cannot truly become an economic power.
With the development of new energy and technologies such as biology, information, and materials science, the world is entering a new economic era dominated by the information industry. This technological revolution is driving a new industrial revolution. Since the global financial crisis, Western countries have pushed for “re-industrialization†and “re-manufacturing,†sparking the third industrial revolution. One major change in this wave is the move toward high-end, digitized, and intelligent manufacturing. Mechanical design and production are no longer just based on drawings—they can now simulate the entire process through computer programs. Products today are smart, capable of perception, analysis, decision-making, and control.
As Rockwell Automation’s CEO Snowsbrough envisions, machines will soon be “smart†enough to operate independently, while workers focus on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and communication across the plant. From smartphones to smart washing machines, smart TVs, and even smart buildings, intelligent products are becoming increasingly integrated into daily life. China has recognized this shift, positioning smart equipment manufacturing as a key direction in its high-end industrial strategy. It is predicted that the average annual growth rate of China’s smart equipment during the “Twelfth Five-Year Plan†period will exceed 25%.
But is Henan ready for this digital and intelligent wave? The province has made significant progress, with companies like CITIC Heavy Industries, Yituo, Xuji, and Zhengmei Coal leading the way. However, most of Henan’s manufacturing still focuses on the middle- and low-end markets, with overcapacity in general products and a heavy reliance on imported high-end equipment. Experts warn that without a strategic shift toward intelligent manufacturing, Henan risks being stuck at the lower end of the global supply chain.
To break free, Henan is investing in smart technologies and building infrastructure to support the next generation of manufacturing. For example, Jiaozuo recently launched China’s first home intelligent robot production line, expected to produce one million units annually. This is just one step in a broader plan to upgrade the province’s equipment manufacturing industry.
Despite challenges like weak innovation capabilities and limited resources, Henan has the potential to lead the next wave of industrial transformation. By leveraging latecomer advantages and focusing on high-end information technology, the province aims to turn “Henan Manufacturing†into “Henan Intelligence.†With confidence and determination, Henan is set to build a powerful advanced manufacturing base and continue its legacy of industrial excellence.
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