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HIGH-VOLTAGE VANGUARD

Towering robots with arms extending over 3 meters perform a precise, choreographed dance within the confines of the SERES smart factory. Amid a cascade of welding sparks, they effortlessly manipulate heavy metal plates, making building full-size vehicles look like assembling model cars. This futuristic spectacle marks a drastic shift from traditional automobile manufacturing, where human labor plays a major role. Now, over 1,000 robots operate tirelessly in the factory, bringing it to the cutting edge of automation and intelligence in manufacturing.

Situated in Shapingba District in the southwestern municipality of Chongqing, the SERES smart factory is an industry leader in smart manufacturing. A walk around the facility reveals the future of vehicle

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