Green intelligent manufacturing in the silicone industry has evolved from a “supporting tool” to a core competitive advantage and transformation engine. Its impact is reflected in the following five key dimensions:
Silicone production is a typical high-energy process industry, with comprehensive energy consumption exceeding 2 tons of standard coal per ton of DMC. By implementing intelligent optimization systems (e.g., “Silicon Intelligent Optimization Model”), waste heat recovery, and green electricity integration, leading companies have reduced unit energy consumption by 10–15% and significantly lowered carbon intensity, meeting “dual-carbon” policies and international green trade barriers like the EU CBAM.
Traditional silicone synthesis relies on manual experience, causing batch variability. Intelligent manufacturing, combining AI with mechanistic models (e.g., SiliconOptiLM applied in Yunnan Energy Investment’s 400,000-ton facility), enables millisecond-level closed-loop optimization of key parameters such as reaction temperature, pressure, and ratios. This enhances product purity, reduces impurities, and meets the stringent consistency requirements of high-end applications like photovoltaic sealants and electronic encapsulants.
Intelligent scheduling and digital twin technology reduce unplanned downtime by over 30%;
Predictive maintenance minimizes equipment failure losses;
Automated packaging and AGV logistics cut labor costs by more than 20%.
During price downturns, the level of intelligent manufacturing becomes a crucial support for corporate survival.
Represented by Yongxiu’s “Silicone Industry Brain,” regional platforms integrate upstream and downstream data flows, ensuring efficient coordination of raw material supply, production scheduling, and order fulfillment. Intelligent manufacturing also supports small-batch, multi-product customized production, quickly responding to emerging demand in fields like new energy vehicles and medical applications for specialty silicone rubber.
“Green intelligent manufacturing” has become a core criterion for global clients such as Tesla, LONGi, and Siemens when selecting suppliers. Companies like Spark Silicone and Aiken have built “5G + smart chemical” benchmark plants, earning domestic smart manufacturing recognition and access to high-end international markets.
Green intelligent manufacturing is no longer an option but a necessary path for high-quality, sustainable, and global growth in the silicone industry. In the future, those who master the dual drivers of green + intelligent will dominate the new industry order.
