Agricultural Mechanization (beyond tractors) – focusing on the Indian Agri-Machinery IndustryIndia, with its vast and diverse agricultural practices, plays a pivotal role in global food production. It is the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, and groundnuts, as well as the second-largest fruit and vegetable producer. The farm equipment industry, a cornerstone of this sector, which was traditionally dominated by tractors, is undergoing a transformative phase fueled by technological advancements, localization efforts, policy shifts, and changing consumer preferences.EAC has observed key trends shaping today’s Indian agri-machinery industry. The key trends are: Small agri-machinery segment transitioning towards localisation: The small …
Smart Manufacturing Push in China
Smart Manufacturing Push in ChinaThe age of cheap labor in China is almost over. Thus, Chinese companies have recently been introducing smart and automated manufacturing systems, that help to save cost, shorten lead times and increase flexibility. In this article EAC presents three cutting-edge examples: Xiaomi, Alibaba and JOMOO.Xiaomi Smart Factory Founded in 2010, Xiaomi has become one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers and most well-known „smart home“ brands within only ten years. The company’s new Smart Mobile Phone Factory is powered by 5G and Artificial Intelligence and has a size of 18,600 square meters, featuring… Equipped with a …