Leanplans Shines at the Xili Lake High-Quality Development Conference
Leanplans: Leading the Charge in AI-Powered Manufacturing
On November 15, 2024, Shenzhen’s Nanshan District hosted a prestigious event—the 2nd “Hello! Xili Lake” High-Quality Development Conference. As part of the Xili Lake Forum, this conference centered on the theme “Innovation-Led, Four-Chain Integration,” bringing together investors, industry experts, enterprise representatives, and top-tier academic institutions (X9 Universities). The event aimed to explore strategies for talent-industry integration, showcasing groundbreaking innovations and fostering collaboration across industries, academia, and research for the region’s high-quality development.
Leanplans, a pioneer in AI-driven custom manufacturing solutions, proudly participated in the conference. Representing our groundbreaking platform and showcasing successful case studies, we garnered significant attention from investors, startups, and industry experts.
Neil, Founder of Leanplans, presenting at the project roadshow.
Empowering Hard Tech Innovation
The Xili Lake Conference has cemented its position as a flagship event in the Greater Bay Area, dedicated to bridging talent, technology, and resources. This year’s conference focused on “Industry Empowerment and Tech-Driven Growth,” featuring thematic forums, talent matchmaking sessions, a hard tech innovation showcase, and policy announcements. With participation from over 500 high-tech enterprises and thousands of top-tier talents, the conference served as an unparalleled platform for networking, innovation, and resource-sharing.
Leanplans took center stage as a core project in the hard tech sector, earning widespread recognition. Our booth, brimming with interactive demos, technology showcases, and real-world applications, became a hotspot for attendees, including tech entrepreneurs, investors, and academic representatives.
Anny, Partner of Leanplans (far right), at the talent project signing ceremony.
Interactive Booth: Showcasing the Future of Manufacturing
At our booth, we offered a hands-on experience that demonstrated how AI is revolutionizing precision manufacturing.
- Interactive Zone: Attendees explored CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication through tangible samples and real-time demonstrations. Using our AI quoting platform, visitors selected materials and processes, receiving instant quotes to witness “simplified manufacturing” in action.
- Success Stories Wall: Highlighting projects across industries like consumer electronics, medical devices, and automation, we showcased how AI optimization improves efficiency and reduces costs, leaving visitors deeply impressed.
- Expert Consultations: Our market and technical experts engaged in in-depth conversations, providing tailored advice to startups on streamlining production workflows and accelerating time-to-market using AI.
AI-Driven Manufacturing: Fast, Flexible, and Cost-Effective
During these interactions, we addressed key concerns of hard tech startups:
- Rapid Prototyping: From concept to prototype in as fast as 48 hours. Our proprietary AI models provide instant DFM analysis and quotes, ensuring seamless production for small batches.
- Cost-Quality Balance: Leveraging multiple manufacturing methods (CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, die casting, etc.), we optimize both costs and precision.
- Global Support: With a network spanning the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Leanplans meets the needs of global startups with localized production.
Fostering Hard Tech Collaboration
At the conference, we forged promising partnerships with startups innovating in robotics, renewable energy, and beyond. With Leanplans’ flexible manufacturing capabilities, these teams can transform their ideas into market-ready products faster and more affordably than ever.
Moreover, investors showed strong interest in our AI-driven approach. By offering not just manufacturing but end-to-end solutions—from design optimization to production—we empower hard tech innovators to reduce time-to-market, seize opportunities, and achieve scalable growth.
About Leanplans
Leanplans specializes in the integration of AI with manufacturing, utilizing proprietary AI models to streamline custom part production. From design and DFM to pricing, collaboration, and production, we deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
With a core focus on our in-house factories, we integrate premium CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, die casting, and injection molding capabilities. Through “AI-Driven Operations + Cloud Manufacturing,” we provide end-to-end, multi-process solutions for custom part production across various industries, supporting:
- Small Batch Orders
- High-Mix, High-Frequency Manufacturing
- Short Lead Times
- Flexible Production
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