The fragrance of golden osmanthus and the breeze are refreshing. On September 12, 2017, Xiao'ao Industrial Intelligent Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.-the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new plant (phase one) of the automotive intelligent flexible welding production line project, in the Industrial Park of Kunshan High-tech Zone held with grandeur. Leaders from the Investment Promotion Bureau of Kunshan High-tech Zone, Economic Development Bureau, Robot Industry Base, Planning and Construction Bureau, construction partners, senior executives of Xinshida Group and STEP employees attended the event.

Groundbreaking ceremony

The first phase of the new Xiao'ao Kunshan factory under construction this time covers an area of ​​20,000 m², with a total investment of 190 million, including the construction of modern production workshops and R&D center buildings. At the groundbreaking ceremony, the chairman of Xinshi Dajiyi and the director of Kunshan High-tech Zone Investment Promotion Bureau Gu Baochang respectively delivered enthusiastic speeches.

Leading guests attending the ceremony

Speech by Chairman of New Times Da Jiyi

Standing here today, I am extremely excited. One year later, a brand-new, domestic first-class intelligent flexible robot welding line engineering manufacturing system will rise here. At this moment, we sincerely thank the Kunshan Municipal Government and the leaders of the committees and offices of the High-tech Zone for their support in this process! We sincerely thank the STEP management team for perseverance and hard work!

STEP is one of the most important subsidiaries of Newstar, and it undertakes the strategic mission of the rapid development and expansion of the robot engineering integration business of Newstar Group. The goal of the new factory is very clear: "High starting point, high standard, first-class design, advanced planning". Therefore, the newly-built facilities and equipment focus on increasing the investment in R&D, testing, and intelligent technology applications. The construction of the VR experience room will realize the three-dimensional display and human-computer interaction of the production line through the simulation of virtual reality. All these plans are for STEP's more brilliant tomorrow, and for the new factory in Kunshan to become a model of intelligent manufacturing in China!

Speech by Gu Baochang, Director of the Investment Promotion Service Bureau of Kunshan High-tech Zone

At present, we are at the intersection of technological innovation and industrial transformation. The environment facing the development of the manufacturing industry has undergone profound changes. New models such as design + users, manufacturing + e-commerce, marketing + social interaction continue to emerge, and continue to promote the manufacturing industry. Extend to the high-end environment of the value chain such as R&D design and value-added services. To this end, Kunshan High-tech Zone has implemented a transformation, upgrading and innovative development strategy, accelerated the implementation of Made in China 2025, and promoted economic development to a new level through the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry.

The construction of the intelligent flexible welding production line of Xiao'ao Automobile started here today. We sincerely hope that STEP will accelerate the promotion of the organization model of technology, process, equipment and production, innovate and promote the digital, networked and intelligent transformation of the industry, and further enhance the core competitiveness of the enterprise . Kunshan High-tech Zone will focus on the core entity of enterprise, grasp the two links of improving the company's operating environment and optimizing government service functions, and adopt effective measures to activate the engine of innovation and entrepreneurship at full speed.

STEP Industrial Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. is a well-known supplier of manufacturing system solutions in China. It has more than 20 years of rich experience in the design, manufacture and integration of automotive body-in-white equipment. Its customers include FAW, SAIC, Changan, Dongfeng, GAC, BAIC, Brilliance , Jiangling, Great Wall, Geely, Chery, BYD, Lifan and many other automobile manufacturers. As a provider and leader of engineering solutions in the industry, STEP expects to meet the ever-changing needs of customers through continuous innovation of advanced technologies and solutions, and to exceed customer expectations and obtain competitive results as its goal.

Xiao'ao Kunshan new factory master plan