I. AI and Industrial Internet: Empowering CNC Machine Tools
In recent years, AI and industrial internet have quickly entered the machine tool industry. They drive traditional CNC machine tools to become smarter, more connected and more precise. AI technologies like deep learning greatly boost CNC systems‘ real-time decision-making ability.
Take five-axis machining: applying neural network models to CNC machine tools controls errors within a micrometer and cuts unplanned downtime by over 30%—showing AI’s role in enhancing CNC systems and tools. Market-wise, high-end five-axis CNC machine tools integrate AI better due to greater reliance on intelligent control. By 2024, 58% of high-end models had AI functions, versus only 18% of mid-to-low-end ones.
In the next five years, China’s domestic chips, OS and industrial software will advance. This will shift AI-industrial internet integration with CNC machine tools from “function add-ons” to “structural embedding”—intelligent functions will merge into CNC systems’ core, enabling autonomous sensing, analysis and execution. From 2025-2030, deeper integration will boost CNC machine tools‘ efficiency and precision, and reshape value distribution across the machine tool industry chain.
II. Green Manufacturing and Energy Saving: The New Direction of the Machine Tool Industry
With global carbon goals and China’s high-quality manufacturing drive, the CNC machine tool industry is accelerating its shift to green manufacturing and energy saving.New-generation CNC systems use AI energy-saving algorithms, adjusting motor power, cooling and hydraulic operations in real time based on machining tasks.Tests show such CNC machine tools save 18%-22% electricity yearly, a key step for the machine tool industry’s energy reduction.
Modular design is another green focus: standardized interfaces and interchangeable parts extend CNC machine tools‘ life and lower scrappage.Modular CNC machine tools last 3-5 years longer on average, cutting lifecycle carbon footprint by ~12% and aiding the industry’s low-carbon shift.
By 2025-2030, green manufacturing will expand from single-machine energy saving to a full supply chain low-carbon ecosystem.Emerging fields like green supply chain management, remanufacturing and carbon tracking will push the machine tool industry toward sustainability.