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Yum China Appoints Adrian Ding as Chief Financial Officer

SHANGHAI, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yum China“) (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that after a thorough search process, Adrian Ding has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective on March 6, 2025. Adrian has been serving as Acting Chief Financial Officer since October 2024.

“We are delighted to announce Adrian’s appointment as our CFO. Over the last five months, he has made significant contributions, proving himself as the ideal candidate to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of Yum China. He has effectively led the finance team, strengthened our engagement with stakeholders, including the capital markets, and played a pivotal role in building Yum China’s growth momentum,” said Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China. “With his deep understanding of our strategies and strong business acumen, I am confident that Adrian will continue to play an instrumental role in driving our RGM 2.0 strategy. I look forward to partnering closely with him as we enter another exciting phase of growth and development.”

Adrian Ding joined the Company in March 2019 as Vice President of Corporate Finance and served as Chief Investment Officer from February 2020 to March 2025.  Over the past six years, Adrian has led multiple investment and capital markets projects to enhance the Company’s portfolio and organizational strengths, including the acquisitions of KFC joint venture stakes, and strategic investments in the supply chain, technology, and other strategic areas. He also played a critical role in driving Yum China’s listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Additionally, Adrian served as General Manager of the Company’s Lavazza joint venture from March 2022 to December 2024. He was instrumental in establishing and building the Lavazza business in China.

Prior to joining the Company, Adrian worked for Alibaba Group Holding Limited from 2018 to early 2019, responsible for strategic investments in the technology and media sectors. Before that, he gained extensive experience in investment banking, advising clients on a number of capital markets and M&A projects. Adrian worked at UBS AG as a Director in Investment Banking and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited. Adrian currently serves as a director of Fujian Sunner Development Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 002299). He obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Finance from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as “expect,” “expectation,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “belief,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “predict,” “project,” “likely,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “commit” or similar terminology. These statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, but there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. We cannot assure you that any of our expectations, estimates or assumptions will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release, and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. Numerous factors could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. You should consult our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the information set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q) for additional detail about factors that could affect our financial and other results.

About Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company operates over 16,000 restaurants under six brands across over 2,200 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain, which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world’s most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations Contact:

Tel: +86 21 2407 7556

IR@YumChina.com

 

Media Contact:

Tel: +86 21 2407 8288 / +852 2267 5807

Media@YumChina.com

 

XCMG Certified Pre-Owned Crawler Cranes Deployed in Southeast Asia to Support Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG Machinery (“XCMG”, SHE: 000425), a global leader in construction equipment manufacturing, has successfully delivered a batch of XCMG Certified Pre-Owned Crawler Cranes, models XGC85 and XGC55, to support major infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. This milestone underscores XCMG’s commitment to advancing sustainable development and promoting the circular economy in the global construction industry.

XCMG Certified Pre-Owned Crawler Cranes Deployed in Southeast Asia to Support Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects
XCMG Certified Pre-Owned Crawler Cranes Deployed in Southeast Asia to Support Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects

The pre-owned crawler cranes, previously in service for 4 to 7 years, have undergone XCMG’s rigorous certification and refurbishment process. This includes comprehensive inspections and maintenance of key components such as booms, pins, cylinders, and interiors, with necessary parts replaced.

Additionally, the hydraulic system, travel, and slewing functions were thoroughly tested and recalibrated to ensure optimal performance. The refurbishment was completed with deep cleaning and repainting, restoring the cranes to near-new condition. When maintained according to XCMG’s guidelines, these machines are expected to operate efficiently for another 5 to 7 years.

The certificated used XGC85 crawler crane offers:

  • Reliable Hydraulic Components – Ensuring stability and efficiency in high-load, continuous operations.
  • Fast-Release Drum with Disc Brake – Enhancing work efficiency, with one-touch switching between main and auxiliary hook conditions for improved operational convenience.
  • Dual-Mode Operation Interface – Adapting to diverse working environments, while the 850mm wide track shoes enhance durability and stability in construction applications.

The used XGC55 crawler crane is designed for superior transportability and efficiency:

  • Integrated Transport Design – Significantly reducing transportation and assembly costs.
  • Innovative Self-Erecting A-Frame Technology – Enabling faster and more efficient crane assembly.
  • Optimized Hydraulic System – Featuring an integrated design that reduces failure points and enhances maintenance accessibility.
  • Modular and Universal Design – Lowering procurement, transportation, and maintenance costs, while also allowing seamless switching between main and auxiliary hook conditions for greater operational efficiency.

This marks XCMG’s first delivery of used equipment to the Southeast Asian market following the establishment of its Used Equipment Certification program in 2024. This initiative is a key step in XCMG’s commitment to promoting sustainable development in the industry. The Used Equipment Certification program, launched by XCMG, aims to extend the lifecycle of construction equipment by providing reliable certification for second-hand machinery, ensuring high quality and environmental sustainability.

Looking ahead, XCMG aims to sell 70 units of certified pre-owned equipment in 2025, further promoting the principles of the circular economy and sustainable development in the construction industry.

 

Hon Hai Research Institute Launches Traditional Chinese LLM With Reasoning Capabilities

First version by AI Research Center performs well in mathematics and reasoning

TAIPEI, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hon Hai Research Institute announced today the launch of the first Traditional Chinese Large Language Model (LLM), setting another milestone in the development of Taiwan’s AI technology with a more efficient and lower-cost model training method completed in just four weeks.

The institute, which is backed by Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317), the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solutions provider, said the LLM – code named FoxBrain – will be open sourced and shared publicly in the future. It was originally designed for applications used in the Group’s internal systems, covering functions such as data analysis, decision support, document collaboration, mathematics, reasoning and problem solving, and code generation.

FoxBrain not only demonstrates powerful comprehension and reasoning capabilities but is also optimized for Taiwanese users’ language style, showing excellent performance in mathematical and logical reasoning tests.

“In recent months, the deepening of reasoning capabilities and the efficient use of GPUs have gradually become the mainstream development in the field of AI. Our FoxBrain model adopted a very efficient training strategy, focusing on optimizing the training process rather than blindly accumulating computing power,” said Dr. Yung-Hui Li, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center at Hon Hai Research Institute. “Through carefully designed training methods and resource optimization, we have successfully built a local AI model with powerful reasoning capabilities.”

The FoxBrain training process was powered by 120 NVIDIA H100 GPUs, scaled with NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking, and finished in just about four weeks. Compared with inference models recently launched in the market, the more efficient and lower-cost model training method sets a new milestone for the development of Taiwan’s AI technology.

FoxBrain is based on the Meta Llama 3.1 architecture with 70B parameters. In most categories among TMMLU+ test dataset, it outperforms Llama-3-Taiwan-70B of the same scale, particularly exceling in mathematics and logical reasoning (For TMMLU+ benchmark of FoxBrain, please refer to Fig.1). The following are the technical specifications and training strategies for FoxBrain:

  • Established data augmentation methods and quality assessment for 24 topic categories through proprietary technology, generating 98B tokens of high-quality pre-training data for Traditional Chinese
  • Context window length: 128 K tokens
  • Utilized 120 NVIDIA H100 GPUs for training, with total computational cost of 2,688 GPU days
  • Employed multi-node parallel training architecture to ensure high performance and stability
  • Used a unique Adaptive Reasoning Reflection technique to train the model in autonomous reasoning

Fig. 1: TMMLU+ benchmark results of FoxBrain, Meta-Llama-3.1-70B and Taiwan-Llama-70B
Fig. 1: TMMLU+ benchmark results of FoxBrain, Meta-Llama-3.1-70B and Taiwan-Llama-70B

In test results, FoxBrain showed comprehensive improvements in mathematics compared to the base Meta Llama 3.1 model. It achieved significant progress in mathematical tests compared to Taiwan Llama, currently the best Traditional Chinese large model, and surpassed Meta’s current models of the same class in mathematical reasoning ability. While there is still a slight gap with DeepSeek’s distillation model, its performance is already very close to world-leading standards.

FoxBrain’s development – from data collection, cleaning and augmentation, to Continual Pre-Training, Supervised Finetuning, RLAIF, and Adaptive Reasoning Reflection – was accomplished step by step through independent research, ultimately achieving benefits approaching world-class AI models despite limited computational resources. This large language model research demonstrates that Taiwan’s technology talent can compete with international counterparts in the AI model field.

Although FoxBrain was originally designed for internal group applications, in the future, the Group will continue to collaborate with technology partners to expand FoxBrain’s applications, share its open-source information, and promote AI in manufacturing, supply chain management, and intelligent decision-making.

During model training, NVIDIA provided support through the Taipei-1 Supercomputer and technical consultation, enabling Hon Hai Research Institute to successfully complete the model pre-training with NVIDIA NeMo. FoxBrain will also become an important engine to drive the upgrade of Foxconn’s three major platforms: Smart Manufacturing. Smart EV. Smart City.

The results of FoxBrain is scheduled to be shared for the first time at a major conference during NVIDIA GTC 2025 Session Talk “From Open Source to Frontier AI: Build, Customize, and Extend Foundation Models” on March 20.

About Hon Hai Research Institute

The institute has five research centers. Each center has an average of 40 high technology R&D professionals, all of whom are focused on the research and development of new technologies, the strengthening of Foxconn’s technology and product innovation pipeline, efforts to support the Group’s transformation from “brawn” to “brains”, and the enhancement of the competitiveness of Foxconn’s “3+3” strategy.

About Foxconn here.

JOHNNIE WALKER VAULT OPENS THE DOOR TO A NEW ERA OF LUXURY SCOTCH WHISKY

Johnnie Walker officially unveils Johnnie Walker Vault, a new global luxury platform grounded in blending artistry – uniting bespoke blends, collaborations with cultural icons and luxurious experiences, all under one visionary banner

EDINBURGH, Scotland, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pioneering the next chapter in luxury spirits, Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky[1], announces the global launch of Johnnie Walker Vault in the brand’s most ambitious expression of blending artistry yet.  

At the heart of the new platform is the artistry of Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Dr Emma Walker, and her craft of telling personal stories from a carefully curated selection of exceptionally rare whiskies. Her mastery builds on craft passed down through centuries, working from a hidden creative ‘atelier’ deep beneath Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh. The Johnnie Walker Vault holds, at any given time, a selection of 500 whiskies from our rare, aged and ghost casks, personally curated and rotated by Dr. Walker to showcase the very best of the 10 million casks of Scotch available to her as Master Blender.  

 

Dr. Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker Master Blender, inside the Johnnie Walker Vault
Dr. Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker Master Blender, inside the Johnnie Walker Vault

 

Johnnie Walker Vault will bring its unparalleled creativity and craftsmanship to life through rare products, experiences and collaborations.

Bespoke Private Blend Experience 

Under a newly launched Private Blend experience, Dr Walker will personally create unique made-to-measure blends for a select few, hand-selecting meaningful expressions from the invite-only Johnnie Walker Vault physical space, and crafting these into deeply layered blends. Each blend is tailored to the inspirations and individual palates of her guests.

For the first time, this experience will be launched and offered to the public with packages starting from £50,000, to include a luxurious agenda deeply rooted in Scottish heritage. From Michelin Star dining to a glamorous stay at the glorious Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, the programme is tailored to individual desires – culminating in the bespoke blending session with Dr. Walker. Following the experience, guests will be presented with their Private Blend in a crystal decanter handcrafted by artisans from the renowned French luxury house Baccarat. Their unique blend will also be chronicled in the Johnnie Walker Vault archive, leaving their own legacy alongside iconic whisky creations and allowing for future commissions.

Luxury Collaborations

Later this year, Johnnie Walker Vault will also invite its first creative partner within – a visionary artist in couture fashion – to co-create a limited-edition collection with Dr. Emma Walker, with further details to be revealed in Spring 2025. 

Dr. Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker Master Blender, says: “Johnnie Walker Vault is our treasure trove. It’s where I can curate and share our rarest and most exceptional Scotch whiskies, and from these create unique blends which sing to my guest and showcase the blending artistry at the heart of Johnnie Walker. It is a very special place to me, but it’s also much more than just a physical space – it’s a platform through which I can take deeply personal stories and translate them into beautiful, one-of-a-kind blends. It’s a real privilege to be a part of capturing and bottling these wonderful stories.”   

Julie Bramham, Managing Director of Diageo Luxury Group, adds: “The Johnnie Walker Vault reflects our commitment to the evolving desires of the luxury consumer and to transforming luxury spirits through elevated personalisation, unique experiences and exceptional products.”

She continues: “Building on more than 200 years of pioneering craftsmanship, Johnnie Walker has redefined quality whisky blending for the modern connoisseur. Iconic blends such as Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Johnnie Walker Black Label have consistently showcased the brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of Scotch whisky, and Johnnie Walker Vault will now continue this legacy. This is an exciting day for luxury Scotch whisky as we officially launch Johnnie Walker Vault to a global audience.” 

Further information on Johnnie Walker Vault including registration for the bespoke private blending experience can be found at www.johnniewalker.com/en/vault. Registrations go live from 12th March.

1. IWSR 2023.

 

Inside the Johnnie Walker Vault below Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland
Inside the Johnnie Walker Vault below Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland

 

 

Media contact:
johnniewalker@smarts.agency

ChipMOS REPORTS FEBRUARY 2025 REVENUE

HSINCHU, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (“OSAT”), today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of February 2025. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$32.89 to US$1.00 as of February 28, 2025.

Revenue for the month of February 2025 was NT$1,755.4 million or US$53.4 million, representing an increase of 0.6% from January 2025, and a decrease of 1.2% from February 2024. The Company noted that consistent with its February 25, 2025 earnings call, the sequential improvement in revenue benefitted from near-term rush orders and a further rebounding in certain end markets, which offset softer demand and inventory adjustments at certain customers.

Consolidated Monthly Revenues (Unaudited)

February 2025

January 2025

February 2024

MoM Change

YoY Change

Revenues

   (NT$ million)

1,755.4

1,745.3

1,777.1

0.6 %

-1.2 %

Revenues

   (US$ million)

53.4

53.1

54.0

0.6 %

-1.2 %

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide. 

Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as ‘believes,’ ‘expects,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘intends,’ ‘should,’ ‘seeks,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘future’ or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

In Taiwan

Jesse Huang

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

+886-6-5052388 ext. 7715

IR@chipmos.com

In the U.S.

David Pasquale

Global IR Partners

+1-914-337-8801

dpasquale@globalirpartners.com

 

Pudu Robotics’ PUDU T300 Achieves CE-MD and CE-RED Certifications, Empowering Global Smart Manufacturing with International Safety Standards

SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics sector,  today announced its innovative industrial delivery robot, the PUDU T300, has obtained both the CE-MD (Machinery Directive) and CE-RED (Radio Equipment Directive) certificates by TÜV SÜD, a world-renowned testing and certification organization. These certifications validate the robot’s full compliance with the EN ISO 3691-4 and EN 1175 standards — critical benchmarks for safety, wireless performance, and functional reliability in industrial automation. The milestone underscores Pudu Robotics’ commitment to delivering secure, market-ready solutions for global enterprises.


Designed to transform internal logistics in manufacturing environments, the PUDU T300 is Pudu Robotics’ flagship industrial delivery robot. With a remarkable payload capacity of 300 kilograms, it effortlessly handles material transport across production lines, inter-zone deliveries, and quality inspection sample transfers. Powered by cutting-edge PUDU VSLAM+ visual positioning technology, LiDAR, and SLAM navigation, the T300 adapts seamlessly to dynamic factory layouts without requiring costly infrastructure changes. Its autonomous charging and rapid battery swap capabilities ensure uninterrupted 24/7 operation, boosting productivity in even the most demanding settings.

The T300 integrates multi-layered safety systems, including 360° LiDAR, depth cameras, collision-resistant edges, and emergency stop functions. These features ensure compliance with human-robot collaboration standards, enabling safe operation in complex environments like assembly lines and hazardous material zones.

By securing CE certifications through TÜV SÜD’s rigorous evaluation, the T300 meets EU requirements for mechanical safety and electromagnetic compatibility, clearing its entry into regulated industries such as automotive, biopharmaceuticals, and logistics across Europe. The certifications also streamline expansion into North America and Southeast Asia, offering enterprises a risk-mitigated solution for automation upgrades.

In safety-sensitive fields like chemical and food processing, the T300’s certified design provides critical protection against operational liabilities. TÜV SÜD’s globally recognized endorsement further establishes the robot as a compliance benchmark in the competitive AMR market. Currently, the T300 is widely utilized in sectors such as automotive manufacturing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, aiding numerous enterprises in achieving intelligent transformation in logistics.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, is dedicated to enhancing human productivity and living standards through innovative robot technology. With a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of service robots, Pudu Robotics holds over a thousand authorized patents worldwide, encompassing a wide range of core technologies. The company’s robots have been widely adopted in various industries, including dining, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, education and manufacturing. To date, Pudu Robotics has successfully shipped over 80,000 units to a variety of markets, with a presence in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.

Visitor pre-registration is opening now for productronica China 2025 in March

SHANGHAI, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — productronica China 2025 will be held on March 26-28, 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (Halls E1-E5, W1-W4), with a scale of nearly 100,000 square meters and feature over 1,000 exhibitors.

These exhibitors will showcase a full range of products and technologies from the electronic manufacturing supply chain, including electronic chemical materials, dispensing and bonding solutions, automated electronic assembly, testing and measurement tools, quality assurance services, electronic manufacturing services, surface mount technology (SMT), cable processing, component manufacturing, motion control and drive technology, sensor technology, robotics, AGVs, intelligent warehousing, etc. The visitor registration is going on heatedly, please register now!


Cable processing industry will face new challenges

In the rapidly evolving global science and technology industry, the cable processing industry is experiencing a significant transformation, spanning from the smart upgrading of automotive manufacturing to advancements in industrial automation. The productronica China 2025 will strategically expand the display area for cable processing and connector manufacturing, showcasing various advanced cable processing equipment and connector products such as automated cable processing machines, crimping machines, and connector molds. These machines are capable of improving production efficiency and product quality, catering to the needs of various industries.

The exhibition will bring together outstanding domestic and international manufacturers, including Komax, Schleuniger, JAM, ShinMaywa, Wuxi Airstorm, KM Digitech, Hiprecise, Bozhiwang, Hacint Intelligence, Hongsheng Intelligent, Linquan Technology, E-Plus Technology, Schunk Sonosystems, Riyan Precision, LAZPIUR, HACINT, Fu Brothers, XUNYE, Telsonic Ultrasonic, WINGUD, DASENLIN, Z•X SCIENCE, Yixin, ZOMAX, HUAXUTECH, CHAORI, HARI-TECH, Zetai Technology, HOSVER, True Soltec, Cynthia Electric, Elink, RaySun, ZOKO, Guanju, Shunkeda, Defeng, JMK, Canu, Xinya, SBT, Bonne Ultrasonic, Zhongyao, Ruiling, Huirun, Liuxu, CREATION, Himinsen, Ruixin Automation, Hechang, Keweisi, Yantai, DELTECH, Juhai, Wen Lian Electronic Technology, Ruiyafeng, XINYIDE, Zeta Automation, HySum, AEG, Zhongli Automation, and BiaoXin Intelligent.

The automation and robotics industry is growing by leaps and bounds

Currently, collaborative robots have expanded into high-difficulty applications such as assembly, gluing, welding, and polishing, with the range of application industries continuously growing. In the meantime, the motion control system is also one of the core technologies in modern industry. Its development has witnessed the continuous progress of human industrial civilization.

productronica China 2025 will serve as an excellent platform to experience the charm of automation and robotics. This exhibition will bring together companies such as Omron, SIASUN DUCO, CGXi, ELITE ROBOTS, Estun Codroid, Passion, KinTN Intelligent, Guomai Intelligent, INSPIRE-ROBOTS, and Ti5robot, among others in the field of robots and intelligent warehousing. Industrial sensor companies like Pepperl+Fuchs, ELCO, Banner Electronics, CONTROLWAY, SENPUM, Flexem, Bojke, and others will also participate. Additionally, motion control enterprises such as HIWIN, AirTAC, igus, PMI, Golytec Automation, item, TPA, JWIPC, and Augmented Intelligence will be present. This event offers the opportunity to closely engage with innovative product solutions from these brands. Whether you are an industry expert with years of experience in manufacturing or a newcomer eager to immerse yourself in the intelligent industry, productronica China is a valuable-attend event.

Click: https://pc.global-eservice.com/?lang=en&channel=mts to register now and click : https://www.productronicachina.com.cn/en/ to know more about exhibitors’ and products’ information.

For further information, please contact Ms. Xing via email sinsia.xing@mm-sh.com 

Sri Lanka Unveils Landmark Fully Automated Terminal, CWIT, Powered by ZPMC’s Cutting-Edge Technology

SHANGHAI, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On February 27, 2025, Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), Sri Lanka’s first fully automated terminal developed with the participation of Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), officially commenced operations. As the largest and deepest container terminal in the country, CWIT further cements Sri Lanka’s position as a leading shipping hub in South Asia, marking a significant leap forward in port infrastructure and operational capabilities.

At 11 pm local time, the terminal successfully handled the loading and unloading of its first commercial vessel. The operation took 10.5 hours, supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of 3 ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, 8 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (ARMG), and 17 intelligent guided vehicles (IGVs). The operational efficiency of a single STS crane surpassed expectations, showcasing the terminal’s advanced capabilities. Powered by a real-time locating system (RTLS) that integrates GPS, RFID, and MLT technologies, CWIT is a fully automated facility, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and innovation in the region.

CWIT, with its 1,400-meter quay and 20-meter depth, has a capacity of 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per year. As part of the automated terminal project, ZPMC provided 8 STS cranes, 18 ARMG cranes, and essential auxiliary systems including equipment management for cranes and ARMGs, terminal operations, automated gates, real-time container positioning, and automated management of reefer containers.

The terminal’s STS cranes, with a 72-meter outreach and a 53-meter lifting height above the rail, set a new standard for port machinery in Sri Lanka. These cranes are designed to handle ultra-large container vessels with capacities of up to 24,000 TEUs. Equipped with advanced integrated subsystems such as dual-rail optical character recognition (OCR), container positioning, vibration monitoring, and Wi-Fi connectivity, the cranes ensure seamless operations. The automated spreader system effectively addresses challenges related to container height differences, longitudinal discrepancies, and angular deviations, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

Since entering the Sri Lankan market, ZPMC has delivered over 100 units of advanced port machinery equipment to key ports across the country. The official commencement of operations at CWIT, which showcases ZPMC’s position as the global leader in automated terminal system solutions, is set to significantly boost Sri Lanka’s economy, enhance its competitiveness in the global shipping industry, and further the development of the Maritime Silk Road.