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Recently, two high-end protective glove manufacturing facilities operated by INTCO Medical were officially recognized as Advanced Smart Factories of Shandong Province 2026 by the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province. The awarded facilities include the Zibo Intelligent Manufacturing Base and the Weifang Intelligent Manufacturing Base, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing digital transformation and intelligent manufacturing strategy.

As a global leader in medical consumables, rehabilitation equipment, and physical therapy solutions, INTCO Medical continues to accelerate the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development practices. The recognition reflects the company’s long-term commitment to building internationally competitive manufacturing systems and driving high-quality growth through innovation.

Digital Intelligence Powers End-to-End Manufacturing Excellence

Intelligent manufacturing has become a key pillar of modern industrial development and an essential driver of global competitiveness. At INTCO Medical, digitalization extends across the entire business value chain, connecting order management, production planning, quality control, warehousing, logistics, and customer service through an integrated intelligent management platform.

Customer orders from around the world are coordinated through advanced ERP systems, which work in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) technology to automatically calculate material requirements, optimize inventory allocation, and improve production scheduling efficiency. This enables faster response times, greater flexibility, and stronger supply chain coordination.

Within the manufacturing environment, Smart Manufacturing Operations Management (SMOM) systems and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) create a fully connected production ecosystem. More than 90% of key manufacturing processes are digitally controlled, while equipment connectivity has reached 100%, allowing real-time data collection, intelligent process monitoring, and continuous operational optimization.

Robotics and AI Transform Production Efficiency

At INTCO Medical’s smart factories, intelligent robotics have become deeply integrated into daily manufacturing operations.

Automated glove stripping robots equipped with high-precision robotic arms and machine vision systems significantly improve production efficiency, increasing single-line productivity by more than 90%. Intelligent counting robots leverage advanced algorithms to achieve counting accuracy exceeding 99.9%, ensuring consistency throughout packaging and inventory management processes.

AI-powered visual inspection systems utilize deep learning technologies to identify defects such as pinholes, stains, and thickness variations in real time. Products that fail to meet quality standards are automatically removed from the production line, enabling micron-level inspection precision and strengthening quality assurance performance.

Automated packaging robots perform folding, bagging, sealing, and carton packing operations with efficiency levels more than twice those of traditional manual processes. Meanwhile, Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) robots transport materials between production and warehouse facilities while communicating directly with intelligent warehouse management systems, achieving material delivery accuracy rates above 95%.

By combining robotics, intelligent sensors, automation technologies, and data analytics, INTCO Medical has established a comprehensive smart manufacturing network that enhances productivity, consistency, and operational excellence.

Smart Manufacturing Enhances Product Innovation

Intelligent manufacturing not only improves efficiency but also accelerates product innovation.

As the world's largest non-latex disposable glove manufacturer, INTCO Medical continues to invest heavily in research and development for high-performance disposable gloves. Through AI-driven material optimization technologies, the company can precisely control polymer formulations, improving product performance, durability, and manufacturing consistency.

Supported by intelligent production lines, disposable glove thickness tolerances can be controlled within ±0.01 mm, achieving industry-leading thickness uniformity and reliability. In addition, the company has established a comprehensive lifecycle traceability system covering raw material sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and customer delivery. Through a unique product identification system, every product can be tracked throughout the supply chain, ensuring transparency and quality assurance.

Today, multiple disposable glove products manufactured by INTCO Medical have obtained internationally recognized certifications, including FDA and CE approvals. These products are widely used in healthcare, industrial safety, food processing, laboratory environments, and cleanroom operations around the world.

Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Through Digital Innovation

Alongside intelligent manufacturing, INTCO Medical remains committed to sustainable development and green manufacturing practices.

Through intelligent energy and carbon management systems, factory energy consumption is monitored and optimized in real time. As a result, energy consumption per unit of production has been reduced by approximately 12% to 15% compared with industry averages. Advanced wastewater recycling technologies further improve resource efficiency while supporting environmental protection goals.

These initiatives demonstrate how intelligent manufacturing can simultaneously create economic value and environmental benefits, supporting long-term sustainable growth.

Strengthening Global Manufacturing Leadership

According to the company’s corporate development strategy, intelligent manufacturing will continue to serve as a key engine for innovation and sustainable growth. The recognition of both facilities as Advanced Smart Factories highlights the success of INTCO Medical’s transformation from traditional manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing and reinforces its leadership in the global healthcare industry.

Today, INTCO Medical operates annual production capacity exceeding 103 billion disposable gloves and serves customers across more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. Supported by continuous investments in automation, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure, the company has strengthened its position as the world's largest non-latex disposable glove manufacturer and a trusted global healthcare supplier.

Looking ahead, INTCO Medical will continue advancing the integration of artificial intelligence, big data, industrial internet technologies, and intelligent robotics into manufacturing operations. By building world-class smart factories and enhancing global supply chain resilience, the company remains committed to delivering innovative healthcare solutions and supporting the high-quality development of the global healthcare protection industry.

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