Shandong manufacturers contributing to country's industrial innovation, reform

A blazer with heart rate monitoring function developed by Weiqiao Textile is seen in this photo taken on July 29, 2024, in Binzhou city, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Traditional sectors such as textile and machinery have also injected new technology in their producing process.

The equipment automation rate of a factory of engine manufacturer Weichai is as high as 99 percent. Over the past decade, the factory's investment in R&D has surpassed 30 billion yuan ($4.13 billion), according to the company.