Currently, the manufacturing industry is accelerating its development towards digitalization and intelligence, and the market demand for advanced intelligent manufacturing equipment is increasing day by day.
In the face of industry development trends and market opportunities, Schaeffler established Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. in China to focus on the field of intelligent manufacturing, develop and produce customized intelligent equipment solutions for the market, and assist customers and the industry in the intelligent transformation and upgrading.
Schaeffler's establishment of Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. in China stems from Schaeffler's unremitting pursuit of innovation and excellent quality
"The establishment of Schaeffler's intelligent equipment company in China reflects Schaeffler's unremitting pursuit of innovation and excellent quality."
Pan Shuoduan, chief operating and supply chain management officer of Schaeffler China, said, "The establishment of the new company allows us to quickly respond to customer needs, better provide the market with innovative, flexible and efficient intelligent manufacturing solutions, and create value for customers. "
Focus on intelligent manufacturing
Provide customized equipment solutions
The new company is affiliated to the Schaeffler Group and is called Schaeffler Intelligent Equipment (Taicang) Co., Ltd., located in Taicang City, Jiangsu Province. It was formerly the Special Equipment Department, the next functional department of Schaeffler Group's production operations. It initially only served the Within the group, it provides production equipment for Schaeffler factories.
Thanks to Schaeffler's operational excellence and advanced manufacturing technology, the division has accumulated extensive experience in internal large-scale and complex projects over the years. In order to comply with the market development trend, Schaeffler's Special Equipment Department began to enter the market, provide customized equipment solutions to external customers, and on this basis, it registered a legal entity and operated independently.
Schaeffler Intelligent Equipment Company focuses on intelligent manufacturing
Provide customized smart device solutions for the market
Currently, Schaeffler Intelligent Equipment Company has approximately 400 experienced intelligent equipment development and manufacturing personnel, providing full value chain equipment solutions such as assembly, testing, material transportation, digitization, and robotics for the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics industries. Solutions and services, including standard machines, customized equipment and digital application products.
Since entering the market, Schaeffler Intelligent Equipment Company has provided the industry with a series of customized equipment solutions, including all-in-one electric drive, electronic control, battery cell spraying, battery pack and electric toothbrush drive and other intelligent production lines.
(Source: Schaeffler)
About Schaeffler
As a global supplier of automotive and industrial products, the Schaeffler Group has been adhering to a pioneering and innovative spirit for more than 70 years and is committed to promoting innovation and development in the fields of transportation and industrial manufacturing. Relying on providing innovative technologies, products and services in the fields of electric drive, low-carbon drive, chassis applications, Industry 4.0, digitalization and renewable energy, the Schaeffler Group is committed to becoming a trustworthy partner, allowing transportation and industrial manufacturing to More efficient, smarter and more sustainable throughout the entire life cycle. As a technology company, the Schaeffler Group provides high-precision components and systems covering the entire powertrain and chassis applications, as well as rolling bearings and plain bearing solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.
Schaeffler Group's sales in 2022 will be approximately 15.8 billion euros, and it currently has approximately 84,000 employees. It is a large family-owned company in the world. According to data from the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), Schaeffler registered more than 1,250 patents in 2022 and is the fourth most innovative company in Germany.
In 2023, Schaeffler Group achieved sales of 16.3 billion euros, an increase of 5.8% at fixed exchange rates, reaching the expected target; the free cash flow for the year was 421 million euros, higher than expected. The increase in sales was mainly due to the increase in sales volume, and sales pricing also made a positive contribution to the business growth throughout the year.
About Schaeffler China
Schaeffler began investing in production in China in 1995. For more than 20 years, Schaeffler has become an important supplier and partner in China's automotive and industrial fields. Adhering to the concept of "local resources serving local markets", Schaeffler is committed to local production and local R&D, providing customers with high-quality products and close services.
Currently, Schaeffler has about 13,000 employees in China, with 2 R&D centers in Anting, Shanghai and Changsha, Hunan, 13 factories in Taicang, Suzhou, Yinchuan, Nanjing, Xiangtan and other places, and 13 factories in Beijing, Shanghai and other places. , Shenyang, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Jinan, Chengdu, Wuhan, Taiyuan, Chongqing, Xi'an, Tianjin, Dalian, Hangzhou, Changsha, Harbin, Zhengzhou, Hong Kong, Taipei, Taichung and have 20 sales offices across the country. Since 2016, Schaeffler China has been rated as a "China Top Employer" company for eight consecutive years.
