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In China, the world’s largest robot market, local manufacturers are rapidly rising. What do you think of the “four major families” that have long dominated the industrial robot market? An Shiming, President of ABB Group’s Robotics and Discrete Automation Division and member of ABB Group’s Executive Committee, recently told The Paper in an interview that competition is conducive to business development, and the Chinese market is still expanding and full of development opportunities.
In the past 50 years, we have been innovating at the forefront of the industry, which is a process that requires more speed for us. We need to be faster than our competitors, so we have been striving in this direction. In addition to internal innovation, the emergence of startups and technological innovation are also driving the innovation speed of industry giants, “said An Shiming. This means we can have a better ecosystem, such as grasping or visual technology. There will also be many innovations in this area on university campuses, from which we can benefit
He emphasized that the Chinese market still has great potential, and ABB’s “in China, for China” strategy has been effective. China is a very huge market, accounting for over 50% of the global robotics market, and we see that this market is constantly expanding

An Shiming
Incremental markets are hidden in areas with lower levels of automation. An Shiming stated that in the automotive industry, if there are 10000 employees, there will be 1000 robots, but the automation level in many other industries is not as high, possibly less than 100 robots. To achieve a higher level of automation, better products need to be matched. We can make robots more user-friendly, which is more advantageous for companies that do not have the ability to operate robots better. We believe this is an opportunity that can be seized
In April of this year, ABB announced a 100% spin off of its robotics business unit, planned to be completed in the second quarter of 2026, and will promote the business to be listed as an independent publicly traded company. In 2024, the sales revenue of this business unit reached 2.3 billion US dollars, accounting for approximately 7% of ABB Group’s total revenue, with an operating profit margin before interest, tax, and amortization of 12.1%.
An Shiming explained that in retrospect, ABB Robotics had limited integration with other business units. Splitting decisions can make them more focused on business planning, governance, and the robotics industry itself, which helps to better allocate funds, invest in research and development, and engage in external cooperation. We can leverage our partner network in China and over 2000 employees in the robotics division to achieve double-digit growth in our robotics business, which is entirely achievable
Artificial intelligence, as a key technology, will be integrated into all of our products, “An Shiming said in an interview. ABB adopts a” bottom-up “approach to developing AI solutions, and there are already more than 250 ongoing AI projects worldwide, covering both analytical AI and generative AI, which is more than double the number from a year ago. These projects include both internal projects aimed at optimizing workflows and improving efficiency, as well as external projects developed in close collaboration with clients.
In the field of robotics, ABB endows robots with stronger mobility through AI vision technology, enabling them to transmit products more accurately and flexibly between different areas. After robots have “eyes”, they are not only more anthropomorphic, but also better able to navigate their surroundings and grab objects.
An Shiming revealed that ABB will focus on developing autonomous and multifunctional composite robots. “They can do things that humans can do, and will perform various tasks completely in the same way as humans. This is also a very exciting technology

Currently, artificial intelligence has entered production workshops and manufacturing processes, profoundly changing traditional industries. From May 26th to 30th, global technology company ABB held an open event for AI innovation at its robot super factory located in Pudong, Shanghai: “ABB Accelerator China Week”. The event showcased how AI can empower industrial production, assist in energy conservation and emission reduction, and improve production efficiency.

At the event, ABB showcased over 40 AI application achievements, covering multiple fields from production automation to green manufacturing. For example, AI enhanced computer vision is revolutionizing quality control and object recognition, achieving faster and more accurate detection. The predictive ability of AI has also been fully demonstrated in data-driven predictive maintenance and smart energy management applications, which not only helps to improve resilience and efficiency, but also promotes sustainable development.

This event gathered nearly 50 companies including Microsoft, China Telecom, Foxconn, SAP, etc. The development of AI requires cross industry cooperation and the establishment of an open and collaborative ecosystem.

It is reported that ABB’s AI solutions are penetrating into various industries. ABB Xiamen Industrial Center has achieved 50% green electricity substitution by installing a 100000 square meter rooftop photovoltaic system. ABB’s smart energy solution is equipped with AI algorithms for power generation prediction and load forecasting, achieving precise and flexible control, improving energy efficiency, and reducing annual carbon emissions by over 13000 tons. ABB has also provided innovative power distribution system solutions for the large-scale data center Kecheng Cloud in the western region, reducing operational energy consumption of data centers, optimizing power efficiency, and supporting the construction of high-quality computing infrastructure in China.

Siemens and Eaton announce cooperation
Recently, Siemens Energy and Eaton announced a partnership to jointly launch a rapid construction solution for data centers. This solution meets the urgent market demand by integrating on-site power supply systems, providing reliable energy supply independent of the power grid and standardized modular systems, aiming to accelerate the construction and deployment of data centers. The rapid construction plan for the data center jointly launched by both parties integrates the technological advantages and industry experience of the two enterprises in their respective fields, forming an efficient and reliable overall solution. This plan covers multiple key links from power supply, cooling system to intelligent management, which can significantly shorten the construction cycle of data centers while ensuring high reliability and energy efficiency. Both companies revealed that this cooperation innovation realizes the synchronous construction mode of data centers and supporting on-site power generation systems, which can be connected to the power grid according to regional regulatory requirements and flexibly integrate renewable energy such as solar and wind energy.
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ABB wins automation major order
On June 4th, global automation giant ABB has won a major automation order from Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Company (EZDK). ABB will provide upgrade support for the key operations of EZDK’s three main central water treatment plants located in Alexandria, Egypt. The project will be led by experts from ABB’s Process Industry Metals department responsible for water treatment plants, ensuring the delivery of high-quality turnkey solutions in accordance with ABB’s global standards. ABB will provide ABB Ability System 800xA ® Distributed Control System (DCS) supports improvements in eight key operational areas, including the operation of three central water treatment plants and plant auxiliary equipment, and is responsible for managing the supply, engineering design, commissioning, and start-up of System 800xA in EZDK’s water treatment facilities.
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Farview Power announces the official production of a French super factory
On June 3rd, Far East Power, a leading global battery technology company, announced that its battery super factory located in Douay, France, has officially started production. This production marks a crucial step in Far East Power’s strategic layout in the European market. French President Emmanuel Macron personally witnessed the event and wrote a significant chapter in the cooperation between China and France in the field of green energy. It is understood that the factory will provide high-quality power batteries for 200000 electric vehicles annually. It is worth mentioning that Farview Power’s high-performance battery technology has previously helped the Renault R5 model win the French electric vehicle sales championship. The production of this super factory will undoubtedly further consolidate this advantage and accelerate the European automotive electrification process.
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Honeywell reappears on Fortune China ESG Impact List
Recently, Honeywell has once again been listed on the 2025 Fortune China ESG Impact List, thanks to its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). Currently, ESG is increasingly becoming an important indicator system for measuring corporate social responsibility and sustainable development capabilities. This year, nearly 300 companies participated in the application process, and Honeywell once again stood out from the many applicants, demonstrating the company’s efforts in improving the environment, caring for employees, and supporting communities, which have been highly recognized.
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Huichuan Technology and Bunuo Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. have reached a strategic cooperation agreement
On June 4th, Hefei Bono Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Suzhou Huichuan Technology Co., Ltd. officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Suzhou. Both parties will engage in deep collaboration around the overseas energy storage market, building a three in one cooperation model of “equipment supply+integrated services+channel expansion”, jointly promoting the global scale application of green energy solutions, and opening up a new paradigm of technology and channel integration going global. This cooperation will focus on the development of medium to high power PCS, communication side solutions, integrated industrial and commercial energy storage products, and customized overseas optical storage products. Through Huichuan’s advantages in core technology and system integration, combined with Buno Technology’s global channel access and Internet capabilities, we will build a joint force of “technology+channel” to go to sea, and improve the overall market response speed and landing efficiency.
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Zhiyuan Expedition A2 becomes the world’s first humanoid robot to have both Chinese, American, and European certifications
Recently, Zhiyuan Robotics announced that its Expedition A2 humanoid robot has passed four product certifications: China CR, EU CE-MD, EU CE-RED, and US FCC. It has become the world’s first humanoid robot to have certification in all three regions, including China, the United States, and Europe. It is also the first humanoid robot in China to obtain both CR and CE-MD certifications. The passing of authoritative certifications from multiple countries fully demonstrates the outstanding competitiveness of Zhiyuan Robotics in product safety, technological reliability, and global compliance, demonstrating its core strength in creating reliable embodied intelligent products with the highest industry standards.
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Yuejiang Robot and Pharmacist Help Reach Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation
On June 3rd, Yuejiang Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Pharmacist Help, the largest digital comprehensive service platform in China’s outpatient pharmaceutical industry. Based on their leading advantages and ecological synergy in the industry, both parties have decided to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on intelligent robots for pharmaceutical devices, AI models, and pharmaceutical IoT technology. Together, they will explore the application of smart solutions in the full chain scenarios of pharmaceutical research and development, warehousing, distribution, retail, and drug services, and promote the deep integration of the pharmaceutical industry and robotics technology. Xinsi Technology responds to the latest developments regarding the US export control restrictions on its business in China.
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Xinsi Technology responds to the latest developments of its business in China facing US export control restrictions
On June 4th, Synopsys responded positively for the first time at the Bank of America Global Technology Conference regarding the latest developments in its China business facing US export control restrictions. Faced with the sudden ban from the US Department of Commerce (BIS), the company has suspended shipments of related products to China and is actively communicating with regulatory agencies to clarify the scope of restrictions in order to resume compliant sales in the Chinese market as soon as possible. Xinsi Technology revealed that the company officially received the “2A and 4A Category” export control letter from the US Department of Commerce the day after the release of its quarterly financial report. The notice requires the company to immediately suspend sales of certain products to China, including cutting-edge EDA tools such as Gate Al Around. This change breaks the traditional regulatory practice of giving a review period of 4-12 weeks for companies to clarify technical details and scope of application. But this time, the regulatory notice suddenly came into effect, lacking warning and sufficient explanation, forcing the company to completely suspend the shipment of related products to China without buffering. This export restriction order not only involves product sales, but also affects technical services including patch updates and maintenance support.
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Release of Reference Guide for Integrated Application of Industrial Internet, Ship Industry and Petrochemical Industry
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The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology organizes the recommendation of typical application cases of remanufactured electromechanical products
In order to accelerate the promotion and application of high-end intelligent remanufactured electromechanical products, enhance application scale, and expand application scenarios, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently issued a notice to organize the recommendation of typical application cases of remanufactured electromechanical products. The case should focus on high-end intelligent remanufactured electromechanical products, mainly including shield tunneling machines, industrial robots, wind turbine equipment, metallurgical equipment, mining equipment, internal combustion engines, CNC machine tools, oil and gas field equipment, etc. Can highlight the advantages of high-end intelligent remanufacturing products in terms of performance, cost, and other aspects. The case should be replicable, and the related products have certain promotion prospects and market expansion potential.
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The autonomous controllable intelligent power generation control system has passed the achievement appraisal
Recently, the “Autonomous Controllable Intelligent Power Generation Control System” project, led by the National Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd. and jointly completed by China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., China Huadian Group Co., Ltd., North China Electric Power University and other units, has successfully passed the achievement appraisal jointly organized by the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering and the Chinese Society of Automation. The overall technology has reached the international leading level, marking a major breakthrough in the core technology research and development of China’s industrial control field. They pioneered intelligent power generation control system and security defense system; Overcoming the key technologies of intelligent power generation control algorithms and optimization decision-making, the real-time data storage scale has been increased by more than 10 times, the retrieval speed has been increased by more than 20 times, and it can also support no less than 35 types of intelligent power generation calculations, 65 types of data analysis, and 20 mainstream machine learning algorithms; Breaking the traditional passive boundary protection mode; For the first time, a large-scale coal-fired power generation unit has achieved near zero operation throughout the entire process, reducing the number of operator operations by over 90% and achieving a new goal of operating with minimal human intervention