Xiaomi is opening an innovative "dark factory" in Beijing for automated smartphone production, capable of operating around the clock without human intervention and producing up to 31.5 million devices per year.
Xiaomi Smart Factory
Revolutionary Manufacturing in Changping
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, announced the launch of a new generation innovative production complex. This cutting-edge factory, located in Beijing's Changping District, is dedicated to producing smartphones and represents a true breakthrough in manufacturing technology.
Features of the "dark factory"
The uniqueness of the new enterprise lies in its ability to function 24/7 without human intervention. This is the so-called “dark factory”, where all processes are fully automated. The equipment in the factory is able to interact with each other, as well as maintain the cleanliness of the premises at the micron level, creating an ideal environment for production.
Intelligent Quality Control
The quality of products at the factory is monitored by smart machines developed by Xiaomi specialists. Thanks to a high level of automation, the enterprise is capable of producing one smartphone every second. If operated continuously for a year, the potential production capacity could reach an impressive 31.5 million smartphones.
Investment and scope of the project
The company invested RMB 2.4 billion (approximately US$330 million) in developing the new production process ). The Changping plant covers an area of 81,000 square meters and has the status of "national intelligent manufacturing enterprise". It will be able to produce up to 10 million flagship smartphones annually, including the upcoming Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 and Xiaomi MIX Filp foldable phones.
Future prospects
According to company representatives, the launch of a smart factory is just the beginning of Xiaomi's large-scale research in the field of future technologies . This move opens up new horizons in the electronics industry and demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation.
Glossary
- Xiaomi is a Chinese company, one of the largest manufacturers of electronics and smartphones
- Lei Jun - founder and CEO of Xiaomi
- Changping - a district in the northwestern part of Beijing, China
- MIX Fold 4 and MIX Filp - future models of Xiaomi folding smartphones
- "Dark Factory" - a fully automated production facility that operates without human intervention
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Isabella
Wow, this is simply incredible! Xiaomi strikes again 🚀 I wonder how this dark factory will affect the quality of smartphones and their price?
Hans
Yes, technology does not stand still! One smartphone per second is impressive. But I am concerned about the issue of jobs. What will happen to people who previously worked in production? 🤔
Amelie
Hans, I understand your concern. But perhaps this will create new jobs in the maintenance and programming of these smart machines? In any case, progress is inevitable 💪
Javier
What impresses me most is this micron level dust removal system! Can you imagine how clean these smartphones will be? Maybe now we will forget about scratches on the screen due to dust particles 😅
Olaf
Ugh, these fashionable things again! Why do we need so many smartphones? We used to live without them and nothing was wrong, it was normal. Now bring a new model every year. Where is the world heading?
Sophia
Olaf, I understand your frustration, but progress is inevitable. These technologies can be useful not only for smartphones, but also for other industries. For example, for the production of medical equipment 🏥
Isabella
Sophia, great idea! Also think about recycling options. If production becomes cleaner and more efficient, perhaps recycling of old devices will improve? 🌱
Dmitry
Guys, have you noticed that they are planning to release foldable phones? Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 and MIX Flip sound intriguing. I wonder how this factory will affect the quality and availability of such innovative devices 🤳