On June 1, Gemhorn Jewelry's Corporate Training Center partnered with the Shenzhen Association for Science and Technology and the Shenzhen Science Education Base Federation to deliver an insightful lecture titled "Development and Management of Smart Manufacturing Enterprises" for R&D professionals.

Expert Insights

The event featured Mr. Zheng Guorong, Chairman and General Manager of Shenzhen Xinxinteng Technology Co., Ltd., and lecturer of the Shenzhen Association for Science and Technology's Entrepreneurial Spirit Lecture Series. Mr. Zheng shared his practical expertise and research on smart manufacturing and intelligent factories. Attendees included R&D technicians from Gemhorn's Technology Development Center, Plain Gold Factory, K-Gold Factory, Inlay Factory, and Fifth Factory.

Photo of Director Zhou Peng's welcome speech

Opening Remarks

Zhou Peng, Director of Gemhorn's General Office and Head of the Training Center, welcomed the guests and emphasized:

• Rising jewelry consumption in China has intensified demand for skilled technicians, making smart manufacturing an industry imperative.

• As a leader in jewelry manufacturing, Gemhorn has prioritized smart manufacturing in its strategy for years, investing in advanced automation and digital transformation.

• However, the industry's unique characteristics leave room for progress. This cross-sector knowledge exchange, supported by the Shenzhen Association for Science and Technology, aims to advance Gemhorn's smart factory development and inspire industry-wide innovation.

Key Takeaways from the Lecture
Mr. Zheng, recognized as a top-tier talent in Shenzhen and an innovator in smart manufacturing, analyzed critical challenges through five lenses:

1. Core operations of smart manufacturing enterprises

2. Essential development phases

3. Growth strategies

4. Management priorities

5. Integration of craftsmanship and corporate governance

Transforming Labor-Intensive Production
On transitioning to smart factories, Mr. Zheng outlined stages:

1. Introducing SMT, assembly, testing, and packaging equipment

2. Partial automation

3. Full automation

4. Realizing the smart factory vision

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He noted most Chinese manufacturers are still at the "machines replacing labor" stage, stressing the need for:

• Top-down commitment to digital-industrial integration

• Practical strategy execution

• Enhancing competitiveness through product, platform, technical, and operational strengths

• Continuous innovation to maximize efficiency and scale

Interactive Exchange
Gemhorn's R&D team posed practical questions, such as:

• Avoiding pitfalls in technological upgrades

• Mitigating risks during smart factory transitions

Photo of certificate presentation to Mr. Zheng

Moving Forward
This lecture provided Gemhorn's technical team with valuable learning opportunities. Upholding its mission to "lead jewelry manufacturing through innovation and transform the industry with smart manufacturing," Gemhorn will increase investments in intelligent production and foster a high-caliber learning culture to drive industry-wide excellence.