Zhejiang’s Strategic Push in Advanced Manufacturing: 2027 Vision

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On December 3, 2024, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Economics and Informatization unveiled an implementation plan aimed at high-quality development in the industrial machinery sector by 2027. This initiative spans metal cutting machine tools, casting, forging, welding, and heat treatment equipment, but places a particular emphasis on additive manufacturing (AM) as a cornerstone for supply chain innovation and advanced production. By leveraging policy support and collaboration, Zhejiang aims to strengthen its position in AM and next-generation machinery.

The plan outlines clear targets: achieving an industrial output of…