The core theme of CCMT2026, “Digital • Connected • Intelligent Manufacturing,” will remain unchanged. Behind this consistent theme lies the evolutionary history of intelligent manufacturing in the digital age, marked by continuous iteration. From its initial emergence, digital connectivity and intelligent manufacturing technologies have undergone rapid evolution. Today, they have moved far beyond their original forms, consistently turning what was once unimaginable into reality—whether in terms of precision metrics or the extent of intelligence.
The essence of the new generation of intelligent manufacturing lies in integrating both intelligent and green elements into next-generation equipment. In terms of intelligent technology, machine tools are deeply converging with digital twins, artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, and other advanced technologies. This integration is driving the performance of modern machine tools to new heights. Precision machining accuracy has reached the nanoscale, while exceptional stability, reliability, high levels of automation and intelligence, and a broadening range of applications are all advancing to higher dimensions. In green manufacturing, optimized transmission efficiency, accelerated adoption of eco-friendly materials, and significantly improved industry energy efficiency are key achievements. At the industrial ecosystem level, intelligent manufacturing has initiated a chain reaction across the value chain—materials, components, complete machines, processes, and inspection are now closely interlinked, with synergistic effects across the entire industrial chain becoming increasingly prominent.
Technological breakthroughs continue to drive the evolution of the ecosystem. The new era of intelligent manufacturing is currently undergoing a critical phase of systemic restructuring and accelerated transformation into new pathways. Intelligent control systems, servo systems, and high-precision transmissions have become core components, directly determining the response speed, accuracy, and flexibility of intelligent manufacturing equipment. Whoever masters both hardware and software gains influence over process databases, interface protocols, and inspection standards. The ability to “define standards” has become a long-term competitive advantage in manufacturing.
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will fully implement the “AI+” initiative, leveraging artificial intelligence to transform research paradigms, strengthen the integration of AI with industrial development, and empower a wide range of industries comprehensively. In the machine tool sector, AI will comprehensively enhance the industry, significantly improving production efficiency while overcoming long-standing technical challenges. Furthermore, “AI + Machine Tools” will empower the broader manufacturing sector. The intelligence of production tools will greatly accelerate the transformation from traditional manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing.