Sustainable Manufacturing: From green chemistry to precision automation, technological innovation leads new directions for manufacturing
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As the world pays increasing attention to environmental protection, sustainable manufacturing has become an important direction in the manufacturing industry. On this year's World Environment Day, Beko and many experts and scholars promoted the green transformation of the manufacturing industry through practical actions and technological innovation. At the same time, Siemens's Sustainable Development Lighthouse Factory and the America West Manufacturing Exhibition also showcased the latest advances in manufacturing in the fields of precision technology and automation. This article will integrate these news materials and analyze the latest developments in sustainable manufacturing.
Beko’s sustainable manufacturing practices
Reduce water and energy consumption
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Beko has released a series of measures on how to reduce water and energy consumption from factories to homes. As a leading brand of global home appliances, Beko not only focuses on energy efficiency in product design, but also adopts a number of environmental protection measures during the production process to reduce its impact on the environment. For example, Beko's production line adopts advanced energy-saving technology, which effectively reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions by optimizing the production process.
The multiple benefits of green chemistry
Insights from Dr. Fu Xiaoyong
Dr. Fu Xiaoyong discussed the importance of green chemistry for sustainable manufacturing in an exclusive interview with Sina Finance. Green chemistry is not only synonymous with environmental protection, it can also improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and bring more economic benefits to enterprises. Dr. Fu pointed out that by adopting green chemistry technology, companies can reduce the use of harmful substances and improve raw material utilization, thereby achieving energy conservation and emission reduction during the production process. In addition, green chemistry can promote product innovation and develop more environmentally friendly and healthier products.
Siemens’ sustainable development lighthouse factory
Siemens announces the establishment of a sustainability lighthouse factory in Fürth. The factory uses the latest digital and automation technologies to achieve efficient use of resources. This move by Siemens not only demonstrates the company's leading position in the field of sustainable manufacturing, but also provides a reference case for the global manufacturing industry. According to reports, the lighthouse factory has significantly reduced energy and water consumption through intelligent control systems, while improving production efficiency and product quality.
West America Manufacturing Exhibition Focuses on Precision Technology and Automation
At the 41st America-West Manufacturing Exhibition, exhibitors and experts from all over the world gathered to discuss the latest technologies and future trends in manufacturing. This exhibition pays special attention to innovations in the fields of precision technology and automation. The application of precision technology helps improve product accuracy and quality, while automation can significantly improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs. As technology continues to advance, these innovations will provide more support for sustainable manufacturing.
BRICS Forum promotes cooperation in AI and green technologies
On September 18, 2025, the BRICS Forum was held in Xiamen. 14 industry cooperation agreements were signed at the meeting, focusing on cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology. This cooperation will not only contribute to technological innovation and exchanges among BRICS countries, but will also provide new impetus for the sustainable development of global manufacturing. By sharing the latest research results on green technology and AI applications, companies from various countries will be able to transform and upgrade faster and reduce their negative impact on the environment.
Summarize
Sustainable manufacturing is becoming a common pursuit of the global manufacturing industry. From Beko's energy efficiency improvement to Dr. Fu Xiaoyong's in-depth analysis of green chemistry, to Siemens's sustainable development lighthouse factory and cutting-edge technology demonstrations at the West America Manufacturing Exhibition, as well as the signing of AI and green technology cooperation at the BRICS Forum, these all show that sustainable manufacturing is not only a need for environmental protection, but also a dual guarantee for technological progress and economic benefits. In the future, through policy guidance, technological innovation and international exchanges, the manufacturing industry will be able to achieve sustainable development goals more effectively and make greater contributions to building a green earth.
📰 Reference source
- Making sustainability real on World Environment Day: How Beko is working to reduce water and energy consumption from factory to home- Moomoo (2026-06-05)
- World Environment Day | Dr. Fu Xiaoyong talks about green chemistry: not only environmentally friendly, but also empowering and efficient | Bilingual- Sina Finance (2026-06-04)
- Fürth Sustainable Development Lighthouse Factory- Siemens (2026-02-13)
- The 41st American West Manufacturing Exhibition focuses on precision technology and automation- The Epoch Times (2026-02-06)
- BRICS Forum in Xiamen Seals 14 Industry Deals, Boosts AI and Green Tech Cooperation- Yicai Global (2025-09-18)
FAQ
How does Beko reduce water and energy consumption in its products and production processes?
Beko has effectively reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions by using advanced energy-saving technology to optimize its production process. In addition, Beko focuses on energy efficiency in product design and has launched a variety of energy-saving household appliances to reduce water and energy consumption from factory to home.
What are the specific benefits of green chemistry in sustainable manufacturing?
Green chemistry can not only reduce the use of harmful substances, improve raw material utilization, and achieve energy conservation and emission reduction in the production process, but also improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and bring more economic benefits to enterprises. In addition, it can promote product innovation and develop more environmentally friendly and healthier products.
What technologies does Siemens use at its sustainable lighthouse factory in Fürth to achieve efficient use of resources?
Siemens' sustainable development lighthouse factory in Fürth adopts the most cutting-edge digitalization and automation technology, significantly reducing energy and water consumption through intelligent control systems, while improving production efficiency and product quality.
What are the main discussion points in the field of precision technology and automation at the 41st America-West Manufacturing Exhibition?
At the 41st America West Manufacturing Exhibition, the main discussion points in the field of precision technology and automation focused on improving product accuracy and quality, as well as significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. As technology continues to advance, these innovations will provide more support for sustainable manufacturing.
What key cooperation on sustainable manufacturing will be reached at the BRICS Forum in Xiamen in 2025?
At the BRICS Forum held in Xiamen on September 18, 2025, countries signed 14 industry cooperation agreements, focusing on cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology, aiming to promote technological innovation and exchanges, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, and reduce negative impacts on the environment.