On December 8th, the inauguration ceremony of Wenzhou University's Institute of AI and Advanced Manufacturing was held in Yongjia. Wenzhou University's Party Secretary, ZHANG Jian, Vice President CAI Shuguang, along with Yongjia County's Deputy Party Secretary and County Mayor, WU Chengqian, attended the event. Representatives from the university's local cooperation office and the College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence were also present.

ZHANG Jian emphasized that the establishment of the Institute of AI and Advanced Manufacturing signifies a dynamic practice to promote high-quality development in manufacturing, aligning with the integration of the digital and real economies. He stressed the focus on cutting-edge technology and pivotal research areas, targeting emerging strategic industries like new energy, intelligent equipment, and vehicle networking. The institute aims to advance industrial upgrading, foster mutual prosperity, and establish a comprehensive ecosystem for research, incubation, and industry collaboration, driving forward technological innovation and industrial transformation.

WU Chengqian expressed that the establishment of the Institute of AI and Advanced Manufacturing is not only a landmark achievement in nurturing high-level talents and promoting university-industry collaboration in Yongjia but also a milestone in advancing technological innovation and accelerating industrial transformation. He hopes for continued support from Wenzhou University to actively engage in technology research and development, talent aggregation, and efficient transformation of research outcomes, contributing to the high-quality development of Yongjia's traditional and emerging industries.

The Institute of AI and Advanced Manufacturing, led by top talents from Wenzhou University's College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, aims to be a high-level platform for scientific and technological innovation. It focuses on AI and digital twin technology and includes research centers for intelligent robotics, computational materials, and vehicle networking. With a comprehensive strategy for innovation and development, the institute seeks to incubate high-tech enterprises in intelligent manufacturing, empower industries like intelligent equipment and new energy, and support local industries' high-quality development.