AILINK's "NIO 5G Full-Scope Factory" Recognized by MIIT, Achieving Interconnection of Thousands of Devices in Core Production
On November 22, 2025, at the 2025 China 5G + Industrial Internet Conference held in Wuhan, the "NIO 5G Smart Factory" project, jointly built by AILINK, NIO, and Hefei Telecom, was successfully selected as a typical case of the conference following a rigorous evaluation by an authoritative review committee.
The conference, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the People's Government of Hubei Province, aims to select a group of benchmark projects representative of key technologies and innovation capabilities, establishing demonstration models for the deep integration of 5G and Industrial Internet. This successful selection serves as authoritative recognition of AILINK's technological innovation strength and implementation capabilities in the Industrial Internet field. It also fully demonstrates the significant promotional value and broad application prospects of this solution in advancing the digital transformation of manufacturing.
Driving Digital-Intelligent Transformation in New Energy Vehicle Manufacturing with 5G Private Networks
The core value of empowering NIO through 5G technology to build the world's first commercialized 5G automotive manufacturing plant lies in using the 5G private network as a digital foundation to achieve a digital-intelligent transformation across the entire vehicle manufacturing process. This approach not only addresses traditional production pain points but also constructs a replicable integration paradigm of "5G + Industrial Internet" providing a benchmark sample for the intelligent upgrade of the manufacturing industry.
Building a Secure and High-Performance Defense with a 5G Private Network Digital Foundation
The project employs a fully localized 5G private network architecture, with the core network deployed on-site to ensure data does not leave the factory. Technologies such as 5G LAN and dual-transmission selective reception achieve millisecond-level latency, guaranteeing zero-collision transmission for thousands of control instructions and meeting the industrial requirement of "no downtime, no disconnection."
Panoramic Scenarios: Comprehensive 5G Deep Application Across the Entire Chain
Focusing on core process links such as new energy vehicle welding and final assembly, an intelligent manufacturing system covering the entire production chain was built. Leveraging the low-latency and high-reliability characteristics of the 5G network, large-scale deployment of various 5G-integrated applications was achieved. These encompass diverse scenarios including 5G+MOP screens, 5G+ANDON audio columns and large screens, 5G+wireless/wired tightening guns, 5G+logistics AGVs, 5G+process AGVs, 5G+AGV charging piles, 5G+AGV coordinated fast-rolling doors, 5G+PDAs, 5G+lifting large panels, 5G+PLCs, 5G+AI quality inspection, and 5G+group control computers.
Application at Scale: Multi-Terminal Connectivity for Stable Production Channels
Relying on the stable and reliable 5G network, stable direct connections were established between 1,400 5G terminals and 2,000 industrial devices. By constructing a large-scale terminal management system, the project successfully resolved management, transmission, and compatibility challenges under massive access points. This robustly supports complex operations like multi-model mixed-line production, ensuring stable and collaborative operations in intricate production processes.
Production Flexibility: Achieving Dual Breakthroughs in Efficiency and Cost Optimization
Through intelligent collaboration of production equipment enabled by 5G technology, the project yielded significant results: overall production efficiency increased by 30%, production line changeover time was reduced by 60%, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improved by 25%. In terms of cost control, annual investment for new model modifications was reduced by 15 million RMB, shortened production-halt construction cycles saved 14 million RMB annually, line-side inventory decreased by 30%, and logistics costs were optimized by tens of millions of RMB annually. This series of breakthroughs has significantly enhanced NIO's competitive advantage in intelligent manufacturing, laying a solid foundation for sustainable development.
Ecosystem Collaboration: A Replicable Paradigm for Cross-Domain Synergy
This project fully leveraged ecosystem synergies, uniting telecom operators, equipment suppliers, and industry chain partners to build an open and collaborative system for mutual benefit. By establishing an innovation mechanism for joint technology research and scenario development, a replicable paradigm for 5G industrial applications was formed. This not only provides new momentum for the digital transformation of the automotive manufacturing industry but also offers a practical sample for 5G applications in other industrial fields, contributing to building an open and collaborative Industrial Internet ecosystem.
In recent years, under the strategic guidance of advancing new industrialization, AILINK has actively responded to national calls, focusing on creating intelligent, secure, and extremely stable 5G products and edge cloud solutions. Through continuously deepening the integrated innovation of 5G technology and industrial scenarios, the company has developed scenario-based application capabilities covering all aspects of production and manufacturing, providing strong support for the digital transformation of the industry.
Looking ahead, AILINK will continue to strengthen research and development in core industrial 5G technologies. It will fully leverage its comprehensive advantages in technology accumulation and solution implementation, working hand-in-hand with industry partners to contribute greater strength to promoting the high-quality development of new industrialization. AILINK is committed to becoming a key driver supporting the digital transformation and upgrade of industries.