The AI Workshop is a smart manufacturing practice base jointly established by XJTLU and Baidu Group, guided by the development strategy of AI + the new industrial era. Rooted in “Smart Manufacturing+” and integrated with artificial intelligence technologies, the workshop aims to empower the transformation and upgrading of industries in the Suzhou region, build a collaborative ecosystem for university-enterprise partnerships, improve and optimise modern university curricula, and co-create and share teaching resources. This platform will serve as a practice base for cultivating interdisciplinary technical professionals, undertaking missions such as on- and off-campus teaching and training, prototype validation for conceptual projects, and exploration of domestically produced new hardware.
Vision and Mission
Vision
To drive the empowerment of diverse industries through innovations in education and research in artificial intelligence.
Mission
We are committed to exploring new models of AI-driven industrial transformation, providing comprehensive platforms for training, education, and research, and enabling individuals and organisations to learn from and harness the power of cutting-edge technologies.
AI Workshop Unit Composition:
The AI Innovation Workshop has established a complete smart manufacturing ecosystem, with its core architecture consisting of the following functional units: the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and central monitoring unit, the warehousing and logistics unit, the machining centre unit, the 3D printing unit, the assembly unit, and the debugging unit. These units are interconnected through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), forming an intelligent closed-loop production system.
The MES System and Central Monitoring Unit, integrates system servers, display terminals, and operational platforms to create an efficient and integrated management platform for the production process. This platform enables comprehensive management and control of the entire business workflow, including raw materials, production scheduling, execution, quality inspection, equipment, and warehousing. It facilitates the rational arrangement of production plans, implements monitoring of production, and enhances the efficiency of manufacturing operations management, covering every aspect from raw material intake to finished product delivery. This has improved the efficiency of manufacturing operations management and promoted the realisation of lean production.
The Warehousing and Logistics Unit, primarily comprises an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). By leveraging mathematical models and information technology, this unit optimises and regulates various aspects of warehouse management. It enables the digitalisation and automation of logistics processes, streamlines warehouse management procedures, enhances storage efficiency, and reduces operational costs.
The Machining Centre Unit: As a pivotal component of modern intelligent manufacturing systems, the Processing Centre Unit meets the requirements for automated machining and manufacturing. Comprising mechanical equipment and a Computer Numerical Control) (CNC) system, this high-efficiency automated machine tool works in tandem with loading and unloading robotic arms to achieve complete automation of the manufacturing process. Together, they create an efficient and precise automated machining environment.
The 3D Printing Unit: This is an integrated system incorporating advanced manufacturing technologies, primarily composed of three key components: a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, an ultrasonic cleaning machine, and a UV curing chamber. It is specifically designed to achieve high-precision, high-quality physical model production.
The Assembly Unit: This primarily comprises assembly testing production lines and production testing tools. It is capable of performing tasks such as circuit soldering, testing, and structural assembly, thereby meeting the requirements of streamlined production and simplifying production management tasks. It also consists of industrial vision inspection kits. These kits are designed to conduct visual integrity checks on products outputted from the assembly production unit, ensuring that the products comply with production standards. This facilitates subsequent production processes, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the production line.
The Testing Unit: This is designated for the calibration and testing of robots produced on the assembly line. A comprehensive understanding of mechanical structures, mechanical principles, and artificial intelligence is essential to ensure that the combat robots and racing cars manufactured meet the required standards for delivery.
Enabling Flexible Manufacturing of New AI Hardware
The AI Workshop is a smart manufacturing practice base jointly established by XJTLU and Baidu Group, guided by the development strategy of AI + the new industrial era. Rooted in “Smart Manufacturing+” and integrated with artificial intelligence technologies, the workshop aims to empower the transformation and upgrading of industries in the Suzhou region, build a collaborative ecosystem for university-enterprise partnerships, improve and optimise modern university curricula, and co-create and share teaching resources. This platform will serve as a practice base for cultivating interdisciplinary technical professionals, undertaking missions such as on- and off-campus teaching and training, prototype validation for conceptual projects, and exploration of domestically produced new hardware.
Vision and Mission
Vision
To drive the empowerment of diverse industries through innovations in education and research in artificial intelligence.
Mission
We are committed to exploring new models of AI-driven industrial transformation, providing comprehensive platforms for training, education, and research, and enabling individuals and organisations to learn from and harness the power of cutting-edge technologies.
AI Workshop Unit Composition:
The AI Innovation Workshop has established a complete smart manufacturing ecosystem, with its core architecture consisting of the following functional units: the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and central monitoring unit, the warehousing and logistics unit, the machining centre unit, the 3D printing unit, the assembly unit, and the debugging unit. These units are interconnected through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), forming an intelligent closed-loop production system.
The MES System and Central Monitoring Unit, integrates system servers, display terminals, and operational platforms to create an efficient and integrated management platform for the production process. This platform enables comprehensive management and control of the entire business workflow, including raw materials, production scheduling, execution, quality inspection, equipment, and warehousing. It facilitates the rational arrangement of production plans, implements monitoring of production, and enhances the efficiency of manufacturing operations management, covering every aspect from raw material intake to finished product delivery. This has improved the efficiency of manufacturing operations management and promoted the realisation of lean production.
The Warehousing and Logistics Unit, primarily comprises an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). By leveraging mathematical models and information technology, this unit optimises and regulates various aspects of warehouse management. It enables the digitalisation and automation of logistics processes, streamlines warehouse management procedures, enhances storage efficiency, and reduces operational costs.
The Machining Centre Unit: As a pivotal component of modern intelligent manufacturing systems, the Processing Centre Unit meets the requirements for automated machining and manufacturing. Comprising mechanical equipment and a Computer Numerical Control) (CNC) system, this high-efficiency automated machine tool works in tandem with loading and unloading robotic arms to achieve complete automation of the manufacturing process. Together, they create an efficient and precise automated machining environment.
The 3D Printing Unit: This is an integrated system incorporating advanced manufacturing technologies, primarily composed of three key components: a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, an ultrasonic cleaning machine, and a UV curing chamber. It is specifically designed to achieve high-precision, high-quality physical model production.
The Assembly Unit: This primarily comprises assembly testing production lines and production testing tools. It is capable of performing tasks such as circuit soldering, testing, and structural assembly, thereby meeting the requirements of streamlined production and simplifying production management tasks. It also consists of industrial vision inspection kits. These kits are designed to conduct visual integrity checks on products outputted from the assembly production unit, ensuring that the products comply with production standards. This facilitates subsequent production processes, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the production line.
The Testing Unit: This is designated for the calibration and testing of robots produced on the assembly line. A comprehensive understanding of mechanical structures, mechanical principles, and artificial intelligence is essential to ensure that the combat robots and racing cars manufactured meet the required standards for delivery.
Enabling Flexible Manufacturing of New AI Hardware
Smart Car
Tiltrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Prototype Proof-of-Concept Product: XJTLU Huiya
Overall Production Line Process