September 26, 2024, the Founding Conference of the Anshan Intelligent Manufacturing Association was grandly held at the Anshan Science and Technology Market. The conference elected the first leadership team of the association, with Shi Jihong being elected as the President. In the presence of the attending delegates, a solemn unveiling and appointment ceremony was held, marking the official establishment of the Anshan Intelligent Manufacturing Association.  

The establishment of the Anshan City Intelligent Manufacturing Association aims to promote the development of the intelligent manufacturing industry in Anshan, enhance communication and cooperation within the industry, foster technological innovation and industrial upgrading, and inject new momentum into the regional economic development. The association will be committed to integrating industry resources, advancing the deep integration of production, education, research, and application, and promoting the wide application and industrial development of intelligent manufacturing technologies in Anshan.

Shi Jihong delivered a speech at the founding convention, emphasizing the crucial role of intelligent manufacturing in promoting the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries. He also stated that the association will actively serve as a bridge and纽带, providing services to member units and propelling the rapid development of intelligent manufacturing in Anshan City.

The successful hosting of the conference signifies a solid step forward for Anshan City in the field of intelligent manufacturing, providing new momentum and direction for the industrial and economic development of Anshan City and even the whole Liaoning Province. In the future, the Anshan City Intelligent Manufacturing Association will join forces with various parties to jointly explore new models and paths for intelligent manufacturing, promoting the deep integration of the manufacturing industry with new-generation information technologies such as the Internet, big data, and artificial intelligence. Through technological innovation and industrial upgrading, Anshan City will continuously enhance the intelligence, greenness, and service orientation of its manufacturing sector, providing strong support for the construction of a modern economic system.

Amid the global tide of industrialization, the Anshan Intelligent Manufacturing Association is committed to broadening its international perspective, strengthening collaborations with advanced enterprises and institutions both domestically and internationally. The association aims to introduce cutting-edge intelligent manufacturing concepts and technologies, propelling Anshan's manufacturing sector towards the mid-to-high end of the global value chain. Simultaneously, the association will focus on cultivating and attracting high-level intelligent manufacturing talent, ensuring robust human capital and intellectual support for Anshan's economic development.