Apple collaborates with AAC TECH (02018) to make an appearance at the Chain Expo, showcasing a first-of-its-kind 15 micron precision AI closed-loop production line.

On June 22, the 4th China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo officially opened in Beijing, with 676 domestic and foreign chain leading enterprises, specialized new enterprises, and industry institutions participating in the exhibition, covering 85 countries and regions. More than 65% of the participating companies are from the Fortune 500. This year, a special section on artificial intelligence was added for the first time, focusing on "AI + Manufacturing" to drive industry upgrades. Of note is that Apple, which holds an important ecological position in the Chinese manufacturing industry, has participated in the expo for four consecutive years. This year, they partnered with AAC TECH (02018) and other supply chain representative enterprises to jointly showcase precision manufacturing, AI implementation, and green manufacturing achievements in the digital technology chain exhibition area. Apple's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sabih Khan stated in an interview that AAC TECH and other supply chain partners have shown remarkable strength in the areas of intelligent manufacturing, green manufacturing, environmental protection, and employee development. According to reports from Global Times, AAC TECH has been cooperating with Apple for 18 years, supplying a full range of products including phones, computers, watches, and wireless headphones, with a total supply exceeding 8.6 billion units. The core exhibit this time is the touch engine magnetic suspension intelligent assembly closed-loop line, with assembly error control accuracy within 15 micrometers, only a quarter of the thickness of a human hair. It is complemented by an AI full-process detection system that can capture product sensitivity deviations in real-time, automatically trace upstream processes, issue process adjustment instructions downstream, and form a closed-loop of assembly-detection-optimization. The company has also developed its own AI anodizing large model, which autonomously learns from massive production data, intelligently controls dye concentration, temperature, and pH value, completely eliminating the inefficient traditional manual color matching process. With an intelligent factory control system, the company achieves dynamic optimization of micrometer-level dispensing, early prediction of production line anomalies, transforming from passive maintenance to proactive control. In terms of green manufacturing, AAC TECH has implemented a comprehensive energy intelligent management system in the entire factory, monitoring energy consumption in real-time. Pilot factories can achieve a carbon emission reduction of 15%-30%, and the highest water recovery rate in the plant area reaches 85%, saving 80,000 tons of water per year. During an interview, the founder, executive director, and CEO of AAC TECH, Pan Zhengmin, stated that Apple's strict product standards continuously stimulate the team's innovative drive. The two companies have jointly overcome cutting-edge technologies such as high-precision water injection on isothermal plates and miniaturized speaker module, establishing industry process benchmarks together. As the key person in charge of Apple's global supply chain management, this is Sabih Khan's first time attending the expo. "The relationship between us and our Chinese supply chain partners is mutually beneficial. Our collaboration has surpassed the equation of 1+1>2, becoming 1+1>3, 4, 5..." he said during a media interview. "I am very grateful to our suppliers in China. It is their hard work that enables us to deliver excellent products to our users."