Anhui's industry authority has recently designated Hefei National High‑tech Industry Development Zone as a provincial‑level service‑oriented manufacturing pilot area for 2026. The model shifts manufacturers beyond pure production and sales toward integrated "product‑plus‑service" solutions.

Leveraging its strengths in new energy and health industries, the zone has for years systematically pushed local manufacturers toward service‑extended models. Currently, it hosts 16 industrial internet platforms at the provincial level or above, and has cultivated 72 demonstration enterprises at the provincial level or above for service‑oriented manufacturing.

Digital infrastructure, including computing centers, 5G, and smart platforms, underpins the effort. In 2026, it will boost computing power and use expert teams, matchmaking, competitions, and training to accelerate digital and service upgrades across the manufacturing sector.