2026/07/21

Historic Industry Boom Humanoid Robots Become the No.1 Growth Track

Historic Industry Boom Humanoid Robots Become the No.1 Growth Track

The industry is witnessing an unprecedented explosive boom. 2026 marks the first year of mass production for humanoid robots, with overall unit shipments surging 247% year-on-year. This has completely reshaped the traditional demand landscape for high-end 5-axis machine tools and ignited industry-wide enthusiasm. Leading domestic manufacturers have dramatically accelerated mass production schedules. Unitree Robotics set a record by clearing the STAR Market IPO review in just 104 days, planning to raise 4.202 billion RMB for capacity expansion, targeting an annual output of 10,000–20,000 robots. Galaxy Robotics has also maintained rapid growth: it rolled out 15,000 embodied intelligent robots by the end of June 2026, hitting the milestone of 10,000-unit mass production within only three months. Its robots have been deployed in JD Logistics warehouses, signifying that humanoid robots have stepped out of labs and entered the phase of large-scale industrial commercialization.

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2026/07/07

Two Extremes: Sluggish Demand for Low-End Machining, Surging Orders for Domestic High-End 5-Axis Machine Tools

Two Extremes: Sluggish Demand for Low-End Machining, Surging Orders for Domestic High-End 5-Axis Machine Tools

A clear bipolarization is emerging in China's manufacturing sector: orders continue to weaken in consumer goods manufacturing, basic rough processing, and simple hardware machining, while high-end 5-axis machine tools are becoming increasingly difficult to secure, with delivery lead times stretching significantly. The gap between the industry's hot and cold segments is widening. On one side, traditional manufacturers are scaling back technological upgrades and postponing equipment investments; on the other, enterprises in new energy, aerospace, humanoid robotics, and computing hardware are purchasing precision machine tools in bulk, ushering in a period of booming sales for high-end industrial machine tools.

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2026/07/06

Forging the Flame of a Manufacturing Powerhouse with Machine Tools as the Medium and Craftsmanship as the Furnace

Forging the Flame of a Manufacturing Powerhouse with Machine Tools as the Medium and Craftsmanship as the Furnace

With stars shining brightly across the land, and industries flourishing at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, a landmark event unfolded in Dongguan. To anchor the goals of building a manufacturing powerhouse and a skilled workforce, and to bridge the gap between industrial demand and technician talent development, the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Seminar, themed "Connecting Industrial Demand, Empowering Talent Development, and Deepening Industry-Education Integration," was successfully held from July 2 to 3 in Dongguan. Hosted by the Equipment Manufacturing Group of the Guangdong Provincial Technical Colleges Research Association and organized by CATO Precision Machinery (Guangdong) Co., LTD., the seminar brought together teaching leaders from dozens of technical colleges across the province and leading industry experts at the CATO factory in Houjie for technical exchange, teaching discussions, and school-enterprise collaboration activities.

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2026/06/27

"Ten Thousand Years Are Too Long, Seize the Day" – A Chronicle of Independent Revitalization of China's Machine Tool Industry

"Ten Thousand Years Are Too Long, Seize the Day" – A Chronicle of Independent Revitalization of China's Machine Tool Industry

In the vast expanse of history, who truly rules the industrial landscape? Machine tools are the hardcore foundation of a manufacturing powerhouse and the lifeline for the self-reliance of high-end industrial chains. Looking back over the past seventy years, China's machine tool industry started from humble beginnings, building its foundation with the "Eighteen Arhats" as a starting point. However, it has long been trapped in a predicament of core technologies being blocked and high-end equipment being monopolized, facing industrial hollowing-out and an absence in the high-end sector. Adversity breeds breakthroughs, and hardship gives birth to new life. Facing overseas technological barriers and long-term blockades, domestic specialized and sophisticated enterprises have risen to the challenge, delving deep into independent R&D and focusing on overcoming core technical difficulties. From assembly and follow-up to independent leadership, from technological subjugation to self-reliance, China's machine tools have undergone a transformative leap. This chronicle provides a complete review of the rise, fall, and breakthrough of China's machine tool industry, documenting the article of local enterprises as they overcome blockades, create core machinery, and forge ahead on the path to high-end intelligent manufacturing.

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2026/06/10

Customer Story | Uncovering the Strength of Langjin: Domestic 5-Axis Machine Tools Underpin Mass Production of New Energy Components

Customer Story | Uncovering the Strength of Langjin: Domestic 5-Axis Machine Tools Underpin Mass Production of New Energy Components

The rapid advancement of the new energy vehicle industry drives the component manufacturing sector to upgrade towards higher precision, lighter weight and larger production scale. To keep pace with industrial trends, Nanjing Langjin Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd. focuses on core products including steering parts and lightweight structural components for new energy vehicles. The company has increased investment in R&D and high-end equipment, and built a digital production system that enables full-process data collection and intelligent scheduling for die-casting. Its equipment automation rate exceeds 90%, effectively resolving longstanding issues such as unstable precision and low efficiency in traditional manufacturing. This has greatly improved product yield and delivery capacity, consolidating its core position in the new energy supply chain.

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2026/06/04

In-depth Government-Enterprise Research Empowers Specialized & Innovative Enterprises, CATO Speeds Up Development on Targeted Tracks

In-depth Government-Enterprise Research Empowers Specialized & Innovative Enterprises, CATO Speeds Up Development on Targeted Tracks

On May 29, leading officials from Dongguan Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Houjie Economic Development Bureau, together with Kong Xiangli, Director of Tsinghua University Research Institute, paid an on-site research visit to CATO Precision Machinery (Guangdong) Co., LTD, a national key "Little Giant" enterprise featured in specialization, refinement, differentiation and innovation. Deng Hongyi and Chen Nan from the Corporate Communication Department of CATO accompanied the visit and held in-depth discussions with the research team. Both sides had extensive exchanges covering existing production capacity, business performance, medium and long-term financing plans, implementation of local supportive policies for Little Giant enterprises and joint government-enterprise solutions to operational challenges, in a cordial and productive atmosphere.

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2026/05/31

Successful Conclusion | Chongqing Lijia Exhibition Concludes Perfectly, CATO Expands into Western China, Empowering a New Iteration of Smart Manufacturing!

Successful Conclusion | Chongqing Lijia Exhibition Concludes Perfectly, CATO Expands into Western China, Empowering a New Iteration of Smart Manufacturing!

On May 31, the four-day 2026 Chongqing Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Exhibition came to a successful close. As a benchmark enterprise in the field of 5-axis smart manufacturing, CATO made a significant impact at the exhibition with its three flagship star models. With its solid product strength and cutting-edge smart manufacturing solutions, CATO captivated the audience, becoming a highly popular highlight of the event, fully demonstrating the brand strength of a domestic high-end industrial machine tool leader and injecting strong momentum into the high-quality development of emerging industries in Southwest China.

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2026/05/28

Hundred Rivals Forge Ahead on the Jialing River

Hundred Rivals Forge Ahead on the Jialing River

From May 28 to 31, the 26th Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Exhibition opened at Chongqing International Expo Center. As a UFI-certified benchmark exhibition for intelligent manufacturing in western China, this edition covers 91,000 square meters, bringing together 1,300 enterprises from home and abroad to showcase 1,100 sets of high-end intelligent equipment. International giants such as Yamazaki Mazak, FANUC, and NVIDIA, as well as leading domestic enterprises including China General Technology Group, Huazhong CNC, Siasun Robot, and CATO, all participated. Focusing on the high-end five-axis CNC equipment sector, they highlighted the independent innovation strength of domestic “machine tools as the mother of industry”. Chinese and foreign intelligent manufacturing technologies competed on the same stage, presenting cutting-edge achievements in intelligent manufacturing in an all-round way and reflecting the strong momentum of transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry in western China. Combined with this exhibition, this paper deeply analyzes the layout of emerging industries in the southwest and the development status of the high-end machine tool manufacturing industry.

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