The “AI-powered new-type smart display panel factory” of Suzhou CSOT, which is also known as the Suzhou base of TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology, recently made the country’s 2025 list of outstanding smart factory projects.

The outstanding smart factory projects were recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments for their outstanding performance in applying intelligent technology across the R&D, design, manufacturing, operation and management process.

Suzhou CSOT, founded in SIP in 2011, has demonstrated a series of exemplary practices in using AI solutions to improve its product development and manufacturing. In its 540,000-square-meter workshop, 70-plus workers manage to ensure efficient operation of the whole production line. The use of large AI model and other intelligent solutions has enabled its product R&D to be accelerated by 60% and its product verification cost to be reduced by 80%.

September 19, 2025