1 firm, 2 platforms win provincial recognition

The production line of Lear Dongfeng Automotive Seating Co in the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ). [Photo provided to en.whkfq.gov.cn]

The Lear Dongfeng Automotive Seating Co, the industrial internet public service platform owned by the Datang Telecom Technology Co, and the new material R&D service platform of the Wuhan Institute of Advanced Technology – are all located in the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) – have become the local service-based manufacturing demonstration enterprise and platforms, according to an official announcement released recently.

Service-based manufacturing is a new industrial form generated from the in-depth integration of manufacturing and service sectors.

Responding to clients' diversified demand for car seats and their preferences for product designs and customized services, Dongfeng Lear has brought cutting-edge car seat simulation analysis systems and 3D printing equipment.

The industrial internet public service platform owned by Datang Telecom equips the brilliant workshops with internet devices with independent IP addresses, forming a new industrial system that holds data as its core and helping enterprises manage their costs and raise their production efficiency.

Wuhan Institute of Advanced Technology provides cutting-edge material research and development (R&D) service platform, supporting the needs of new energy companies and research institutions. This facility offers a range of professional services, including concept testing, pilot-scale production, small-scale trial production, and industrialization, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of innovative results.