How to Find a Reliable Supplier Amid Soaring Demand for Harmonic Drives and Harmonic Actuators?
Under the driving forces of AI, embodied intelligence, and other key technologies, the humanoid robot industry is experiencing explosive growth. The demand for harmonic drives and harmonic actuators has surged accordingly, making it increasingly difficult for machinery companies to find reliable suppliers. So, how is HONPINE responding to this surge in demand?
How HONPINE is Addressing the Rising Demand for Harmonic Drives and Harmonic Actuators
Strengthened Inventory Management of Parts and Components
HONPINE has expanded its warehouse space and implemented zoned management for raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods. This not only accelerates production efficiency but also enhances our ability to provide better after-sales service to customers.
Introduction of Advanced Production Equipment
We have introduced multiple Japanese MAZAK machine tools, complemented by collaborative robotic arms. This reduces reliance on manual labor and further boosts the production capacity of core components for harmonic drives.
New Factory Construction to Meet Soaring Demand
With the strong support of shareholders, the government, and major investors, HONPINE is building a new harmonic drive factory, which is expected to be completed by the end of December 2025.
What Transformations Has HONPINE Undergone During This Trend?
Embodied intelligence has introduced new requirements for harmonic drives and harmonic actuators. HONPINE has evolved from being solely a product manufacturer to becoming a solution provider. For instance, embodied intelligence requires humanoid robots to more closely resemble humans and achieve more flexible movements, necessitating higher torque density and smaller sizes. HONPINE's harmonic actuators can meet the needs of most customers, while we also strive our utmost to support customized requirements.
HONPINE Turns Challenges into Opportunities
HONPINE is committed to becoming an indispensable strategic partner for our customers, rather than a replaceable supplier. Our collaboration with many clients begins early in the R&D phase, working together to define the design of robotic joints.
In the future, HONPINE will establish more flexible production lines. For standard products, we will achieve large-scale, end-to-end production from raw materials to finished goods, integrating key raw materials to better control costs. At the same time, we will do our utmost to meet the small-batch customization needs of our customers.
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