Amid the sweeping wave of digitalization, Sichuan's manufacturing sector is advancing the intelligent transformation and digital transition (referred to as "smart upgrade and digital transformation") at an unprecedented pace. The aim is to seize the initiative in fierce market competition and achieve high-quality development. In recent years, various regions in Sichuan have rolled out relevant policies, increasing support to encourage enterprises to accelerate their smart upgrade and digital transformation steps. A series of successful cases have emerged, setting benchmarks for the transformation and upgrading of the entire province's manufacturing industry.
Policy guidance and financial support
To promote the "smart upgrade and digital transformation" of the manufacturing sector, governments at all levels in Sichuan are actively introducing relevant policies to provide robust support for enterprise transformation. Taking Pidu District in Chengdu as an example, the district has not only formulated the "Chengdu Pidu District Three-Year Action Plan for Accelerating the Intelligent Transformation and Digital Transition of Manufacturing (2024-2026)", but also established special support funds. These funds offer substantial subsidies to enterprises that are building smart factories and digital workshops.
Moreover, several enterprises have received financial support from provincial and municipal "smart upgrade and digital transformation" projects, injecting strong momentum into their transformation efforts.
Benchmark Demonstrations Leading the Trend
Under the guidance of supportive policies, Sichuan has seen the emergence of several exemplary enterprises in the realm of "smart upgrade and digital transformation". For instance, Dongfang Electric Corporation's Dongfang Boiler Co., Ltd. has developed the "Header Digital & Smart Connected Factory" and the "Serpentine Tube Digital & Smart Connected Factory". These facilities not only lead domestically within the boiler industry but also showcase Sichuan's advanced manufacturing capabilities on a global scale. By integrating intelligent and digital equipment, these smart connected factories have automated and smartened production processes, significantly enhancing production efficiency and product quality.
In Pidu District, Chengdu, companies such as Sichuan Xinhuaxi Dairy Co., Ltd. and Chengdu Ruixuefengtai Precision Electronics Co., Ltd. have also been successfully included in national-level smart manufacturing demonstration projects, becoming shining examples within their industries. The successful transformations of these enterprises have not only boosted their own competitiveness but have also provided invaluable experiences for the entire industry's pursuit of intelligent upgrades.
Service System, Full Journey Escort
In addition to policy support and financial assistance, Sichuan Province has established a comprehensive service system to provide full journey support for enterprises undergoing "smart upgrade and digital transformation". Multiple regions have invited experts from institutions such as the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) to conduct on-site diagnostic evaluations at enterprises, providing tailored solutions. Simultaneously, numerous online and offline training sessions and exchange meetings have been organized to help businesses better understand and implement smart upgrade and digital transformation initiatives.
Notably, some professional industrial solution providers have also played a significant role in this process. Take Siwei Interactive, an industrial solutions provider, as an example. The company leverages its independently developed Galileo OS industrial internet platform to offer comprehensive services to numerous enterprises, covering everything from data collection and interoperability to intelligent monitoring, early warning systems, and production optimization scheduling. Galileo OS, as the core product, features a low-code foundational application management platform that enables "component-based" assembly of factory information systems. This approach significantly lowers the threshold for digital transformation for enterprises.
The platform is capable of connecting various devices and systems, collecting massive amounts of data in real-time. Through AI algorithms and analysis engines, it uncovers valuable insights from the data, facilitating intelligent decision-making and continuous optimization. Additionally, the platform offers a rich array of smart hardware products and resources via an application store, catering to the diverse needs of enterprises. On the technical support front, the company employs a hybrid cloud architecture and a one-click installation and deployment mechanism, ensuring easy and rapid system setup. This approach provides robust support for enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
Looking ahead, the prospects are broad. As technology continues to advance and markets evolve, Sichuan's manufacturing sector will continue its journey of "smart upgrade and digital transformation". In the future, Sichuan Province plans to further deepen this transformation initiative, facilitating more enterprises in achieving digitalization and intelligent upgrades. At the same time, the province will actively introduce and cultivate more professional industrial solution providers to offer even stronger support for the transformation and upgrading of Sichuan's manufacturing industry.
It is foreseeable that, guided by policy, supported by funding, exemplified by benchmark enterprises, and safeguarded by comprehensive service systems, the pace of "smart upgrade and digital transformation" in Sichuan's manufacturing sector will become increasingly larger and more stable. An efficient, intelligent, and sustainable industrial ecosystem is quietly taking shape across Sichuan, injecting new and powerful momentum into the province's high-quality economic development.
