5G, AI transforming manufacturing

In the bustling manufacturing hubs of Zhejiang province, a quiet but profound revolution is underway as the traditional hum of manual assembly lines is being replaced by the precise, synchronized movements of robotic arms and automated guided vehicles.

At the heart of this transformation is the integration of 5G networks and artificial intelligence, spearheaded by China Mobile Zhejiang Branch, which is empowering local enterprises to cultivate new quality productive forces and leap from traditional manufacturing to intelligent production.

The robust computing power driving this industrial evolution stems from the China Mobile Yangtze River Delta (Jinhua) Data Center. As one of the largest data centers in East China, the facility spans 280 mu (18.67 hectares) and is built to national A-level standards, earning a diamond five-star internet data center certification. With over 3 billion yuan ($441.6 million) already invested, it currently houses 13,000 racks with an IT capacity of 86 megawatts.

Recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as a 2025 national-level green computing facility, it maintains an advanced power usage effectiveness of 1.24, saving 34 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and reducing carbon emissions by 18,000 metric tons annually.