On September 17, the Shandong Province "AI+" Innovation Application Work Conference was held at the Inspur Computing Service Industrial Park in Jinan. Pang Xiaonan, representing Yongfeng Lingang Company, attended the conference and delivered a keynote speech.  

Regarding the application of artificial intelligence, Pang Xiaonan shared practical achievements in three key areas. He stated that in the future, Yongfeng will promote the extension of AI technology across the entire steel industry chain, contributing to the high-quality development of Shandong's steel industry.  

To date, Shandong has established 49 national superior-level smart factories, ranking second in the country. In January 2025, Yongfeng Lingang Company was included in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's first list of superior-level smart factories. Being recognized as a national superior-level smart factory signifies that the company has achieved industry-leading levels in intelligent manufacturing, with notable results in AI applications, system integration, and value creation. Superior-level smart factories are eligible to apply for an upgrade to the pioneering level. Currently, national pioneering-level smart factories are under development.