On October 26, 2024, Mr. Yunjie Zhou, CEO of Haier Group,visited the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem (IME) at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) at the invitation of the 19th Chinese Academy ofManagement Conference. This visit marks a new milestone in Syntegrative Educationand innovation collaboration between the School of IME and Haier Group, layinga crucial foundation for deepening comprehensive cooperation in the future.
Asan industry partner of the School, Haier Group has been actively involved incurriculum development, internship platforms, laboratory construction, and SyntegrativeEducation projects since the School’s establishment. On October 15, 2024, the two parties jointly launched the Haipu Industrial Technology and EducationInnovation Base, further deepening the research and teaching collaborationmodel between academia and industry.
Showcasing Achievements
During his visit, Mr. Yunjie Zhou, accompanied by facultyand students of XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), toured three jointlybuilt laboratories: the Industrial Internet Integrated Laboratory, thePneumatic and Hydraulic Laboratory, and the Industry 4.0 Smart ManufacturingFlexible Production Line. These labs not only showcase the process ofcollaborative construction between Haier and the School but also highlight theadvanced concept of Syntegrative Education.
On the academic side, the School of IME and Haier Grouphave jointly launched several distinctive undergraduate modules, such as MFE206TC-Customer-OrientedMass Customization and Manufacturing System Planning, MFE302TC -IntelligentManufacturing Information System, and MFE304TC - Haier Ren Dan He Yi ManagementModel. In addition, they have introduced hands-on modules for master'sstudents, such as the MFE403TC - Bespoke Industrial Studio, enabling students to enhancetheir problem-solving skills by learning from industry cases and practicalmodels within the Syntegrative Education framework.
Student Engagement
During the interaction session, student representativesfrom the BEng Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering programme showcased twoongoing Syntegrative Education projects: SE001 (Spinnovation – Fidget SpinnerDesign and Production Line Setup) and SE003 (Printing 3 – 3D Printing ShopBusiness Project). Yixuan Guo and Zhijie Qian, the project leaders, provided adetailed overview of the projects, from conception to execution, sharing theirgrowth and learning experiences through school-industry collaboration. As a token of appreciation, the students presented Mr. Zhou with a customized product developed by the project teams, symbolizing the further deepening of their collaborative efforts.
Future Outlook
During the visit, the leaders not only reviewed the four years of collaboration between Haier Group and the School of IntelligentManufacturing Ecosystem but also engaged in in-depth discussions about keyareas for future cooperation. The two parties emphasized aligningundergraduate, master's, and PhD talent development with Haier's globalbusiness strategy, exploring new ways to empower their respective ecosystems through education and research.
This visit marks an important milestone in thecollaboration between the School and Haier Group, serving as both a reflectionon past achievements and a starting point for deeper innovation andcooperation. Moving forward, the two parties will continue to work hand inhand, upgrading their collaborative model and maximizing the ecological valueof industry-academia partnerships.
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