For many firms, this involves not only adopting AI, but also rethinking where they manufacture and operate.
Sorting equipment manufacturer Anhui Jiexun Optoelectronic Technology, for instance, plans to more than double its overseas offices to 20 from the current nine, which include locations in Vietnam and Australia.Â
“Our strategy is localisation,” said Xu Jianwei, CEO of the company’s Spanish subsidiary. “By localising our operations, we’re continuously reducing political risks.”
The firm produces intelligent sorting systems for food products such as rice, tea, salt, nuts and grains. Using cameras and AI, the machines can identify defects such as discoloured or damaged nuts within a batch, helping improve quality control.
Beyond food processing, the company is adapting the technology for other industries, including sorting used batteries for recycling.
