China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is taking significant steps to propel the steel industry towards high-quality development. In a move to foster intelligent manufacturing in the sector, MIIT released a draft guideline on constructing a comprehensive standards system for intelligent manufacturing in the steel industry. The guideline, titled "Guideline for the Construction of Intelligent Manufacturing Standards System in the Steel Industry," is currently open for public feedback until June 23.The primary objective of this initiative is to establish a robust standards system that will effectively guide the intelligent manufacturing practices in China's steel industry. By 2025, MIIT aims to formulate a minimum of 45 industrial standards specific to the sector. This comprehensive standards system will encompass six distinct levels, ensuring coverage across all aspects of the steel industry. The initial focus will be on foundational and general-purpose standards, as well as standards for key application scenarios such as green and low-carbon development, product quality, and production safety.In November 2021, MIIT, in collaboration with China's Standardization Administration, had already released the "Guidelines for the Construction of National Intelligent Manufacturing Standards System (2021 edition)." The objective of that initiative was to revise and establish over 100 national and industry standards by 2023, ultimately building a comprehensive smart manufacturing standards system by 2025.The 2021 guidelines also outlined specific standards requirements for the steel sector, recognizing its complexity due to intricate techniques, diverse intermediates, and multifaceted processes. Emphasis was placed on intelligent technologies and management in production scenarios, along with the development of smart factories.The MIIT's endeavor to set standards for intelligent manufacturing in the steel sector signifies a major stride towards advancing the industry's efficiency, quality, and technological capabilities. By providing a well-defined framework, these standards will guide steel manufacturers in adopting intelligent manufacturing practices, promoting innovation, and ensuring the sector's sustainable growth. The public feedback period presents an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute their insights and expertise, shaping the future standards system that will propel China's steel industry to new heights of excellence and competitiveness.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is taking significant steps to propel the steel industry towards high-quality development. In a move to foster intelligent manufacturing in the sector, MIIT released a draft guideline on constructing a comprehensive standards system for intelligent manufacturing in the steel industry. The guideline, titled "Guideline for the Construction of Intelligent Manufacturing Standards System in the Steel Industry," is currently open for public feedback until June 23.The primary objective of this initiative is to establish a robust standards system that will effectively guide the intelligent manufacturing practices in China's steel industry. By 2025, MIIT aims to formulate a minimum of 45 industrial standards specific to the sector. This comprehensive standards system will encompass six distinct levels, ensuring coverage across all aspects of the steel industry. The initial focus will be on foundational and general-purpose standards, as well as standards for key application scenarios such as green and low-carbon development, product quality, and production safety.In November 2021, MIIT, in collaboration with China's Standardization Administration, had already released the "Guidelines for the Construction of National Intelligent Manufacturing Standards System (2021 edition)." The objective of that initiative was to revise and establish over 100 national and industry standards by 2023, ultimately building a comprehensive smart manufacturing standards system by 2025.The 2021 guidelines also outlined specific standards requirements for the steel sector, recognizing its complexity due to intricate techniques, diverse intermediates, and multifaceted processes. Emphasis was placed on intelligent technologies and management in production scenarios, along with the development of smart factories.The MIIT's endeavor to set standards for intelligent manufacturing in the steel sector signifies a major stride towards advancing the industry's efficiency, quality, and technological capabilities. By providing a well-defined framework, these standards will guide steel manufacturers in adopting intelligent manufacturing practices, promoting innovation, and ensuring the sector's sustainable growth. The public feedback period presents an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute their insights and expertise, shaping the future standards system that will propel China's steel industry to new heights of excellence and competitiveness.
