Stories from Shenzhen · China

A smart production line for rebar placement and an integrated intelligent tower crane have been deployed for the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge project. A new intelligent rebar welding technology has been developed to fill a gap in industrial construction equipment. Cheng Maolin led a team that successfully developed the world's first intelligent rebar production line and an integrated intelligent tower crane system since June 2020. The robot addresses risks associated with manual welding of steel mesh, which contains at least 1,600 weld points per sheet. The technology aims to prevent steel mesh from falling from heights of 200 to 300 meters during construction. New automated rebar laying technology has filled a technical gap in industrial construction for both domestic and international markets.

The Liba Zhou proxy team has developed a new mechanical structure featuring a flexible and strong joint system for tower crane climbing. The system features an eight-layer circular construction platform with distinct functions, enabling zero-idle operation at a height of 79 meters. The innovation aims to improve safety and efficiency by allowing for zero-idle rotation at 79 meters high. This new system is lighter, less expensive, more aesthetically pleasing, and easier to operate than previous versions. Li Bazhou's team developed a new precast steel reinforcement component mechanized production line, overcoming challenges in connecting steel bars. China has developed technology for producing special steel plates with thicknesses greater than or equal to 450 millimeters. These plates are for key structures and require exceptional toughness and strength.

A 400-ton casting machine used for the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge construction successfully completed a zero-rotation turn at an altitude of 79 meters. The operation required four climbing mechanisms with different footing to climb steadily along a preset path.

The core component, the Shenzhong Bridge, features two main towers reaching 270 meters in height. Innovative automated rebar welding robots are being used, achieving full-process automation from material feeding to forming and welding. The system addresses issues of low efficiency, poor precision, and high risk associated with traditional methods. The main tower cranes are designed to adapt to different bridge shapes, requiring flexible form-switching capabilities. Lead engineer Tian Wei noted the shift toward industrialization and intelligence to meet the challenges of the Lingdingyang sea area. This technology, developed for projects like the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, increases construction efficiency by 60% and reduces on-site personnel by 70%.

A leaker claims that smartphone manufacturers Realme and OnePlus are joining to become a single company.

First-day sales for the Huawei Pura X Max reached approximately 215% of the volume seen during the initial launch of the Pura X model. Trending discussions on Zhihu indicate high consumer interest in the Pura X model. The Pura X model is currently a trending topic on Chinese social media platforms. Trending data from Zhihu confirms high engagement regarding the device's performance/sales. The Huawei Pura X is currently a trending topic on Zhihu with a heat rating of 970,000. Huawei is seeing increased revenue from chip sales due to rising demand for artificial intelligence technology in China. The company's growth is driven by the continued swell in AI-related requirements. The report notes that AI-related demand continues to swell in the region.

The United States is continuing to control technology by requiring certain equipment companies to temporarily suspend supplies to Huawei, China's second-largest telecommunications firm.

Romania defeated the Netherlands with a score of 7-0 during the Division 3 Ice Hockey World Championship. The match took place in Shenzhen, China. Scorers for the Romanian team included Martin Yuricala, Tamașa Resec (two goals), Funor Cesar, Matias Haranen, Evgenis Kacov, Zombor Molnar, and Peter Balas. Romania is scheduled to play again today at 16:30. The victory follows a strong performance during the extra period. The team is described as playing with persistence and good form. Romania lost to China with a score of 3 to 4 during a Division III World Ice Hockey Championship match in Shenzhen. China secured the victory with a golden goal scored 27 seconds into overtime.

The news also notes that retail investor Zhang Jianping has exited the company's top ten shareholders list. Cambricon reported quarterly profits exceeding 1 billion yuan. The news follows reports of the company's financial growth in the semiconductor sector. Cambricon's single-quarter profits have reached a new high, exceeding 1 billion yuan. The company's trending status on CLS Finance also noted the exit of retail investor Zhang Jianping from the top ten shareholders. Cambricon reported record-high first-quarter earnings with single-quarter profits surpassing 1 billion yuan. The news follows a period of growth for the chip designer. The company's financial results have driven trending activity on Chinese financial platforms. New data confirms Q1 profits reached a record high of over 1 billion yuan.

Zhang Xue, founder of Zhang Xue Motor, announced via Douyin that he rejected numerous business collaborations worth approximately 50 million yuan. He chose to maintain only four sponsorships specifically related to his racing team.