Upon entering Newpearl Group's New Building Materials Production Base in Baini Town, Sanshui District, Foshan, visitors find that the roar of machinery has shed the cacophony of traditional architectural ceramics factories, becoming a digital and industrial symphony. Recently, the enterprise's Phase II digital demonstration factory, backed by a 380-million-yuan upgrade investment, officially commenced operations. This new smart production line holds the core code for the digital, intelligent, and green transformation of the architectural ceramics industry.

With a total investment of 380 million yuan, the Phase II digital demonstration factory represents a comprehensive upgrade built upon the mature full-chain digitalization and intelligence of Phase I. Following the renovation, the kilns save over 15% in natural gas consumption per square meter of output, cutting annual natural gas expenses by approximately 19 million yuan. By adopting an innovative four-stage cascade recycling system for low-temperature kiln waste heat and installing a 1,300 kW waste heat central air-conditioning unit, the facility saves 1.78 million kWh of electricity annually, reducing power costs by 1.2 million yuan. Overall, the project cuts annual carbon emissions by 11,400 tons, yielding dual dividends in environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.

"Lighting the kilns for the Phase II digital demonstration factory's renovation project marks a new starting point for our digital and intelligent upgrade," said Ye Delin, Chairman of Newpearl Group. He noted that the company has been deeply engaged in the architectural ceramics industry for over 30 years. The development of the Phase II factory adheres to the principle of improving quality, boosting efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions without expanding overall production capacity. With traditional production lines being transformed into smart ones and products meeting 5A-level standards, the enterprise precisely aligns with national policies on capacity control and structural optimization. Furthermore, Newpearl has established an R&D center within the factory premises to foster a collaborative research and production innovation ecosystem. In the second half of the year, the company will complete the world's first zero-carbon electric heating roller kiln, spearheading the industry's transition toward low-carbon smart manufacturing.

佛山陶企发力！3.8亿技改，传统窑火撞上智造未来

走进佛山市三水区白坭镇新明珠新型建材生产基地，机器轰鸣不再是传统建陶厂的嘈杂，而是数字与工业协奏的序章。近日，该企业投资3.8亿元改造的数字化示范工厂二期正式投产，这条智能新产线，藏着建陶行业数智化、绿色化转型的核心密码。

据了解，新明珠数字化示范工厂二期总投资3.8亿元，在一期全链条数字化、智能化的成熟基础上实现全面升级，改造后窑炉生产每平方米产品可节约天然气15%以上，每年节省天然气费用约1900万元。采用创新窑炉低温余热四级梯级循环利用模式，新增1300KW余热中央空调，每年节约用电178万度，节约电费120万元。综合每年减少碳排放达11400吨，实现节能减排和经济效益双重提升。

“新明珠数字化示范工厂二期旧改工程点火，是企业数智化升级新起点。”新明珠集团董事长叶德林表示，新明珠深耕建陶行业30余载，此次二期工厂打造，坚守不新增总体产能、聚焦提质增效降碳原则，将传统生产线改造为智能化产线，产品达5A级标准，精准落实国家产能管控与结构优化政策。企业还将研发中心设于厂区，打造研产协同创新生态，下半年将建成全球首条零碳电热烧成辊道窑，引领行业低碳智能制造转型。

文｜记者 李婷婷 通讯员 坭宣
译｜陈冠臻
英文审校｜林佳岱