Digital Intelligence in Industry: AI Empowers | The Salon on Industrial Digitalization and Intelligentization Supporting the Cultivation of High-End Talent for Machine Tools Concludes Successfully

At present, China’s manufacturing sector has entered the deep waters of digital transformation, and industrial machine tools—key national assets for high-end manufacturing—are at a critical juncture for upgrading toward CNC control and intelligentization.

In response to the national strategic plan to increase the CNC adoption rate of industrial equipment, and to deepen industry–education integration while supporting the digital transformation of Guangdong’s advanced manufacturing clusters, On the afternoon of May 27, 2026, Guangdong Chengfei Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the School of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Guangdong Mechanical & Electrical Vocational and Technical College and Siemens (China) Co., Ltd., successfully hosted the “Digital-Intelligent Industry: AI Empowerment—Industrial Digitalization Supporting High-End Talent Development for Machine Tool Industries” salon at the Zhongluotan Campus of Guangdong Mechanical & Electrical Vocational and Technical College. This event was guided by the Guangdong Provincial Teaching Steering Committee for Mechatronics Programs in Vocational Schools, bringing together leading faculty members and program directors from manufacturing-related majors at numerous higher vocational colleges and technical institutes across the province. Through a collaborative model involving government, industry, and academia, the event sought to address the challenges of cultivating high-end intelligent manufacturing talent.

The Trend of the Times: Demand for Multidisciplinary Talent in Industrial Machine Tools Continues to Surge

According to the national development plan, China’s industrial equipment CNC penetration rate is expected to reach 75% by 2027. As high-end manufacturing sectors such as machine tools, aerospace, and medical devices undergo rapid upgrading, market demand for multidisciplinary talent proficient in CNC technology, artificial intelligence, and digital twins continues to surge. As the primary source of industry‑ready talent, vocational colleges urgently need to leverage cutting‑edge industrial technologies to restructure their academic programs, upgrade hands‑on training facilities, and innovate educational approaches, thereby breaking down barriers between talent development and industrial implementation and aligning with the sector’s drive for high‑quality growth. This salon focuses on the core issues of industrial digital and intelligent transformation and the cultivation of high‑end talent, establishing an important platform for dialogue on curriculum reform in educational institutions and on collaborative development between universities and enterprises.

A star-studded lineup: authoritative insights into the cutting edge of technology, delivering practical, education‑focused solutions.

At the outset of the event, Dean Dai Humin of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology College at Guangdong Mechanical and Electrical Vocational and Technical College presented the institution’s talent-development model.

During the keynote session led by Dean Dai Humin of the School of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Guangdong Mechanical and Electrical Vocational and Technical College, numerous industry and vocational‑education experts took to the stage one after another, delivering high‑quality presentations.

Ling Zhiheng, a senior education expert at Siemens, shared Siemens’ certification framework for smart manufacturing engineering talent.

Ling Zhiheng, Senior Education Expert at Siemens
 

Yang Yifeng, a senior education expert at Siemens, shared the content of Siemens’ Smart Manufacturing – CNC (Five-Axis Technology) certification.

Yang Yifeng, Senior Education Expert at Siemens

Dr. Zhang Yong of the School of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Guangdong Mechanical and Electrical Vocational and Technical College delivered a presentation on the theme of “Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Co‑Design.”

Dr. Zhang Yong, School of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Guangdong Mechanical and Electrical Vocational and Technical College

Zhou Haijin, a vocational education expert in CNC technology, shared the outcomes of developing an integrated work-study curriculum system for intelligent manufacturing.

Zhou Haijin, a vocational education expert in CNC technology

Guo Jianming of Chengfei Intelligence provided a systematic presentation of the AI‑plus‑industrial digitalization technology–driven plan for advancing the development of specialized academic clusters.

Guo Jianming, Chengfei Intelligence

At the conclusion of the event, Dean Zhang Youneng of the School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Equipment at Guangdong Polytechnic of Light Industry, who also serves as Deputy Chairperson of the Guangdong Provincial Teaching Steering Committee for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, delivered a closing address.

Deputy Chairperson of the Guangdong Provincial Teaching Steering Committee for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Dean Zhang Youneng, School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Equipment, Guangdong Polytechnic of Light Industry
 

Precisely aligning with the needs of universities and enterprises, thereby solidifying the foundation for collaborative education.

The interactive session was marked by a lively atmosphere, as attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on key issues such as the digital transformation of academic programs, the renovation of practical training facilities, faculty capacity building, the implementation of industry certifications, and the co‑development of micro‑majors. Drawing on the unique strengths and concrete needs of each institution, the Chengfei Intelligence team provided tailored, one‑on‑one consultations, seamlessly aligning with specific university–enterprise collaboration projects and laying a solid foundation for ongoing industry–university–research partnerships and joint talent development.

As a co-organizer of this event, Guangdong Chengfei Intelligent has long been committed to the integration of industry and education in the field of intelligent manufacturing. Focusing on core areas such as machine tools, CNC technology, digital twins, and AI‑driven industrial intelligence, the company offers vocational institutions a one-stop solution encompassing program design, hands‑on training facility development, curriculum creation, faculty training, certification implementation, and collaborative school–enterprise partnerships. Looking ahead, the company will continue to forge strong ties with industry leaders and leading educational institutions, leveraging cutting‑edge digital and intelligent technologies to drive innovation in vocational education, consistently deliver high‑quality industry‑education resources, and support the high‑quality development of vocational education in Guangdong, thereby cultivating more versatile, multidisciplinary talent for the digital and intelligent transformation of the manufacturing sector.