The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 531 Exhibition
With the welding robot, this part of the business was processed very quickly. However, due to a lack of coordination, the upstream and downstream processes were caught off guard.

Finally, after professional calculations, it was determined that three production lines could be streamlined by using one robot, and the entire Taiyi Heavy Industry would not need many welding robots.

The engineers lamented, "It's such a waste that only a few of these excellent robots were ever produced. It's not enough!"

The vice president of Taiyi Heavy Industry said thoughtfully, "In a few days, there seems to be a heavy industrial machinery exhibition in eastern Guangdong. Why don't we send our welding robots and assembly robots to participate in the exhibition? Maybe we can get a lot of orders."

“This is a good idea.” Upon receiving the application to participate in the exhibition, Liu Hua slammed his fist on the table and said, “I was only thinking about solving my own problems and forgot that this kind of machinery is a perfect replacement for heavy industry workers. Many places need it, so we must send it to the exhibition, and we need the best booth.”

The organizers naturally wouldn't refuse Taiyi Heavy Industry's request. It's one of the top heavy industry companies in China. In the past, when they were invited to participate in the exhibition, they would only politely decline. This time, they took the initiative to request it, so the highest level of arrangements must be made.

Taiyi Heavy Industry is directly opposite Siemens, and next door are Mitsubishi and Kawasaki. It is surrounded by giants from all over the world. Even Shenyang Machine Tool, the top machine tool in our country, has not made it into the first tier. Sany Heavy Industry and XCMG can only be in the second tier.

At the best booth, there was only one brand from our country: Taiyi.

When the organizers saw the robotic arm brought by Taiyi Heavy Industry, they knew that this exhibition was going to be a big hit.

The organizers dispatched experienced photographers overnight to help Taiyi Group design posters and booths, striving for perfection.

Coincidentally, Xiao Dongyang also displayed robots at its two booths, but their robots were humanoid and could dance. Simply put, Xiao Dongyang was there to show off their skills. They had some good stuff at home and couldn't wait to show it off to their former owners, saying, "I have what you don't, you're so lame."

They weren't curious at all about Taiyi Heavy Industry's booth being covered with an airtight tarpaulin, since they didn't think China could bring out anything of value anyway.

Even if this booth belongs to Taiyi Heavy Industry, Taiyi Heavy Industry is indeed unique in engines, but heavy industry is not just about engines.

They felt that with robots in charge, their small Japanese company should be the most prominent.

When the tarpaulin was lifted, all the visitors discovered that there was another layer of silk cloth inside, completely covering several machines.

As crowds surged into the exhibition, Taiyi Group unveiled the silk cloth, revealing a complex robotic arm to the public.

"This is the latest research from our Taiyi Group, the TY-1 welding robot," the engineer explained. "This welding robot has a flexible robotic arm that, through programming, can perfectly weld every Chinese character you need. Through programming, it can perfectly weld every welding point you require."

After the engineer finished, he had the technician take the raw materials, put them on the workbench, and then started the robotic arm. Sparks flew up, and in about half a minute, the raw materials were welded.

After the material cooled down slightly, the technicians took out the raw materials for welding to show everyone. Every weld was a beautiful fish-scale weld.

Taiyi Heavy Industry also provided several slag-breaking hammers so that interested people could tap on the welds to see if they were solid.

This is a heavy industrial machinery exhibition. Those exhibiting and viewing here are mostly factory owners, engineers, and skilled workers—people who know their stuff. They tap on it with a small hammer, take a look, and everyone can tell that this welding robot has at least the skills of a highly skilled welder.

As a result, many people are interested. These robots have fast welding speed, good skills, and don't require wages. If the price is not high, they would definitely be the first choice for assembly line factories.

How much does this machine cost?

"Currently priced at 450,000 yuan," the engineer said with a smile. "One welding robot can handle the work of three production lines, saving a lot of manpower and being extremely efficient. More importantly, our robots have a low error rate and a low failure rate."

These days, we also have welding robots internationally. However, they are generally first-generation, and the prices are about the same, with most brands being imported.

However, Taiyi Group's product is domestically produced, and its technology is more of a second-generation technology, while also incorporating some third-generation technologies.

The advantage is obvious: domestically produced parts are easier to repair, and there's no need to wait for imported parts. Although the prices are similar, the technology is more advanced. Soon, the Taiyi Group's booth was surrounded by many people.

"Ono-kun, do we have the technology for that welding robot?" the person in charge of the Sanyo booth asked curiously. "Our group also has welding robots, so why didn't we bring them to the exhibition this time?"

“Our welding robot technology is not as good as FANUC and Yaskawa.” Ono shook his head: “They did not participate in the exhibition this time, and our technological advantage is not in this area, so we gave up exhibiting welding robots. However, according to what I just learned, their technology may be more advanced than FANUC and Yaskawa.”

The person in charge said in surprise, "How is this possible? Is the technology from their country more advanced than ours from Japan?"

“Of course it’s possible. You have to know that’s Taiyi Group.” Ono said enviously, “Their boss is an academician who has received the highest scientific and technological honor in China. Their scientific research level is unfathomable. You know, the world’s best motorcycle and car engines are produced by them.”

"Advanced motorcycle and car engines do not mean that other things are advanced as well."

Ono nodded: "Of course. But besides motorcycle and car engines, they also produce engines for LNG carriers. It is said that this academician also owns a military company that can produce engines for warships and aircraft."

"Why are they all engines?" the manager asked, puzzled. "They claim to be a heavy industry company, so why do they only produce engines?"

“Because before this, engines had always been their weakness,” Ono explained. “And the company founded by this academician perfectly made up for their country’s weakness. His patriotism is very admirable, and of course, his technology is also admirable.”

"Although they have the best engines, I still don't believe they have the best robotics technology."

Ono smiled wryly and said, "That's quite possible. This academician is not only proficient in mechanical design and manufacturing, but also in basic materials research and the semiconductor industry."

(End of this chapter)