Although China has placed increasing emphasis and support on membrane-based water treatment technology, leading to a period of rapid development in the industry with an annual market demand growth of around 35% in recent years, foreign brands still dominate the Chinese market for nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membranes under the competitive landscape of market globalization. Notably, NF and RO products represent the core components of comprehensive membrane-based water treatment solutions.
In 2015, China introduced the "Made in China 2025" strategy for building a strong manufacturing nation. It has now evolved beyond just "Made in China" to "Intelligent Manufacturing in China." The core objective of the Made in China 2025 strategy is to drive the manufacturing industry toward comprehensive digitalization, networking, and intelligentization.
Zhejiang Aoshi Environmental has actively responded to the national strategy "Made in China 2025" by independently developing an AI-powered fully automated membrane production line to build a smart factory. The company has implemented intelligent and digital upgrades to its existing production technologies, adopting advanced fully automated membrane manufacturing processes for continuous production. This breakthrough enables precise control over dozens of complex parameters involved in the production of polysulfone support membranes and reverse osmosis composite membranes at uniform line speeds, achieving end-to-end intelligent automation across the entire manufacturing process.
We believe that the industrial upgrading of China's manufacturing sector must prioritize the development of "high-tech manufacturing," integrating next-generation information technologies with manufacturing to drive innovative synergies. This involves building smart factories/digital workshops, implementing intelligent management systems, and developing intelligent services. Furthermore, with the national "dual carbon" strategy gaining momentum, establishing green factories and enterprises has become an inevitable trend. This transformation requires not only the optimization and reengineering of manufacturing processes and the application and upgrading of automation technologies but also advancements in intelligent management systems.
To achieve these goals, Zhejiang Aoshi Environment has adopted fully automated membrane production technology to enable intelligent and automated operations. Through high-precision tension control and deviation correction equipment, the company has ensured stable web handling across all process units in the production line from raw materials to finished membranes. This enhancement in automation reduces production costs and minimizes reliance on manual labor. By providing new directions and innovative approaches, the company has set an important benchmark for the intelligent production of water treatment membrane materials in China, contributing significantly to the intelligent development of water treatment membrane manufacturing machinery.
