A Chinese tire manufacturer is using AI to rapidly launch a factory integrating processes from casting through inspection and is moving ahead with mass production of lightweight wheels. AI analyzes more than 500 parameters, while inspections use more than 100,000 defect records.
A Chinese company is using AI to optimize every process in real time, from casting through machining and inspection, centered on its Qinhuangdao plant. AI analyzes more than 500 parameters, including mold temperature and pressure, compares them against defect data, and automatically adjusts equipment settings. This is advancing production automation as the company seeks an advantage in mass production.
Generative AI is being used for visual inspections, with robots set up to detect minute cracks with high precision based on synthesized defect data. The strategy is to compete with other companies, including Japanese manufacturers, through more advanced quality control and automation.
The company’s lightweight wheels are 5–15% lighter and have been adopted by several EV manufacturers. Reports indicate that the company is expanding investment in smart factories to strengthen coordination among material management, forming and inspection while improving cost competitiveness.