en.Wedoany.com Reported - The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) welcomed a new member on June 22, 2026, as NIO's second factory (NIO F2) was officially recognized as a "Lighthouse Factory." Co-initiated by the WEF and McKinsey & Company, the network honors manufacturing facilities that excel in the large-scale deployment of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Known for its rigorous evaluation and independent selection process, it is regarded as a benchmark in advanced manufacturing.
Addressing challenges in the increasingly competitive electric vehicle industry—such as the need for faster product development, customization, and integration of R&D and manufacturing quality—NIO has built a real-time closed-loop system. This system connects in-vehicle AI, battery swap networks, and a digital twin platform capable of managing over 3.6 million vehicle configurations. It has accelerated product launch speed by 44% and automated 90% of R&D workflows.
As a fully digitalized smart factory, NIO's second factory leverages industrial AI algorithms, foundation models, and a series of internally developed specialized AI models. Approximately 80% of manufacturing scenarios are supported by AI-driven decision-making. The factory had previously been awarded the "National Green Factory" title by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and was recognized as a "Super Automobile Factory" by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC).
The Global Lighthouse Network demonstrates how digital technologies can be translated into productivity and value creation, driving manufacturing from isolated optimization to end-to-end value chain collaboration, and providing leading examples for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability challenges. Designed with public visits in mind from the outset, NIO's second factory—along with its first—has hosted nearly 300,000 visitors from around the world since the launch of its factory tour program in 2018.
NIO stated that its advanced manufacturing system will continue to build on the standards of the Global Lighthouse Network, deepening the integration of AI and advanced manufacturing technologies to set a benchmark for smart manufacturing. Through high-performance smart electric vehicles and user experience innovation, the company is committed to driving a sustainable future.
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