Haier

HANNOVER, Germany,  April 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier,the tailored life solutions  manufacturer brought 179 smart home solutions in 28 scenarios to  Hannover MESSE, showcasing an upgraded  version of COSMOPlat, the world's largest mass customization solutions  platform and unveiling an innovative realization of the exhibition  theme, "Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence".

  Haier Unveils 5G-Empowered COSMOPlat at Hannover Messe, Illuminating the Future of the Industrial Internet.

First launched in 2016, Haier's independently-developed COSMOPlat  digitally integrates the entire factory process and supply chain,  including interaction, R&D, and procurement, to better serve  individual customers. This year's upgrade combines a diverse range of  advanced intelligent manufacturing technologies and 5G to open up a new  chapter of mass customization, pioneering the world's first "smart + 5G"  customization verification platform with profound application  possibilities for industries as diverse as ceramics, agriculture, motor  home manufacturing, molds, and machinery. In addition to a large number  of enterprise customers, Haier attracted several industry-leading  experts to its booth, including Henning Kagermann, the father of the  Industry 4.0 movement to digitize industrial production, and Francisco Betti, head of Advanced Manufacturing Industry in World Economic Forum's (WEF).

"I'm thrilled to see the progress achieved by the latest iteration of  COSMOPlat, now integrated with advanced technologies such as 5G and  AI," said Kagermann following his tour of the Haier booth. "Not only is  Haier serving large enterprises, but it is empowering SMEs to transform  and upgrade as well. Thanks to the real-time updates and optimization, a  larger number of customers can enjoy greater efficiency and a more  user-centric experience."

As the first Chinese enterprise to be selected to the WEF's network  of "Manufacturing Lighthouses", a community of leading manufacturers  that are integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, Haier leveraged the  exhibition to co-host the WEF Lighthouse Factory Forum with Bosch,  Phoenix Contact, Rold, Sandvik, and Tata Steel.  Together, the companies announced the Lighthouse Program Hannover  Initiative, which seeks to set and implement industry norms for  standards, technology, talent, security, and more. As the leader of this  cooperation, Haier's COSMOPlat will draw on its open ecosystem to  promote and cultivate the initiative.

Thus far, COSMOPlat has developed 15 sub-platforms for different  industries, with 12 demonstration bases across six regions, including  eastern China and northern China.  The model has been further implemented in 20 countries, transforming  clothing, food, housing, travel, health, education, and other industries  so that global users can enjoy the enhanced lifestyle experience opened  up by mass customization.

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About Haier

Haier Home Appliance is the world's No. 1 home appliance brand, with a  10.5% global market share. Its brands include Haier, Casarte, and  Leader in China, GE Appliances in the US, Fisher & Paykel in New Zealand, and AQUA in Japan.  Aiming to provide interconnected smart home experiences for customers  everywhere, Haier continuously enhances its products and services while  making the transition to an open entrepreneurship platform. 

Source: Haier Home Appliances