From smart ports to modern logistics, from tailor-made clothing to weighing vegetables when shopping, from manned spaceflight to resource exploration... In daily life, industrial production, and scientific research, "measurement" acts like an "invisible gatekeeper" playing a vital role. Guilin Measuring & Cutting Tool Co., Ltd. was founded in 1970, with its predecessor being Guilin Measuring & Cutting Tool Factory, which was relocated to Guilin from Harbin. After 54 years of development, the precision measuring tools and digital display measuring tool technologies of "Guiliang" have reached the first-class level both internationally and domestically. Its related products and technologies have filled many domestic gaps, and it has been rated as a national-level "little giant" enterprise specializing in precision, sophistication, specialization, and novelty. The Transformation of Guiliang After the country implemented the strategic project of "Third Front Construction", the former First Ministry of Machinery Industry made relevant arrangements. In response to the call, Harbin Measuring & Cutting Tool Factory successively assisted in building and relocated parts of its operations to establish 5 factories across the country. Guilin Measuring & Cutting Tool Factory, which later became "Guiliang", was one of them. This move not only promoted the optimization of industrial layout but also injected new vitality into the development of local industries. In 2008, as the tide of reform and development surged, Guilin Measuring & Cutting Tool Factory, a state-owned enterprise, actively adapted to the trend and carried out a comprehensive restructuring. It transformed from a state-owned enterprise into a private enterprise with employee stock ownership — Guiliang Company. This transformation not only stimulated the vitality and creativity within the enterprise but also laid a solid institutional foundation for its long-term development. In 2019, Guilin Youlite Electronics Group Co., Ltd. took control of Guiliang Company. With the goal of fostering new productive forces, the group has invested more than 20 million yuan in a series of technological transformation projects. These investments and transformations have greatly improved Guiliang's production efficiency, making it more competitive in the market. In terms of manufacturing technology, Guiliang has achieved remarkable accomplishments. It has developed unique manufacturing and processing techniques for precision geometric measuring tools. It took the lead in the industry in applying laser processing technology to the field of linear processing, realizing innovation in scribing technology. This innovation not only improved production efficiency but also enhanced product quality and precision. Guiliang has also taken the lead in the industry in the manufacturing technology of large-size calipers. It was the first to adopt the welding forming process for measuring jaws and changed the stamping process of the尺身 and slider of digital calipers to CNC laser cutting. These improvements have enhanced product reliability, making Guiliang's products more competitive in the market. From 1D to 3D With the rapid advancement of China's science and technology, the measuring tool industry has ushered in a wave of iteration and upgrading. Artificial intelligence technologies represented by machine vision, intelligent robots, pattern recognition, and expert systems have been innovatively applied in the measuring tool industry, injecting new vitality into the sector. Today, "Made in China" measuring tools, relying on advanced technology and reliable quality, are continuously going global, providing high-quality products and services for industrial production, scientific research, and other fields around the world. Since 2020, "Guiliang" has kept up with the trend of technological development and actively carried out the research, development, and production of new products based on machine vision technology. Among them, one-click graphic measuring instruments (2D) and 3D scanning measuring instruments have become the focus of the company's research and development. The one-click graphic measuring instrument can quickly and accurately obtain 2D graphic information of objects, providing an efficient solution for dimensional inspection and quality control in industrial production. At the same time, "Guiliang" has also made significant progress in the research and development of 3D scanning measuring instruments. This measuring instrument has powerful functions and can measure 3D irregular objects. In the industrial field, accurate data can be obtained by performing 3D scanning on products. These data can be used to detect product defects and defective products, helping industrial enterprises to better carry out product design and adjustment, thereby improving product quality and reducing production costs. Exported to Over 80 Countries At present, Guiliang Company has an extremely rich range of products, covering six categories: calipers, micrometers, indicators, digital display measuring tools, non-contact optical measuring instruments, and various non-standard special measuring tools. There are more than 60 series and over 1,200 specifications under these six categories. With complete product varieties and specifications, it is a leader among domestic industry manufacturers. In 2024, Guiliang Company demonstrated strong production capacity, producing more than 800,000 pieces (sets) of various precision geometric measuring tools and instrument products. These high-quality products are not only popular in the domestic market but also exported to more than 80 countries and regions in Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia, etc. Its products are widely used in industries such as aircraft manufacturing, automobile production, mold and mechanical processing, providing important support for the development of these industries. Currently, the company is actively promoting the construction of the Guilin Mili High-end Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park project. Located in Xiangshan District, the project has a total investment of 1 billion yuan. It plans to build a comprehensive, automated, digital, and intelligent high-end manufacturing base for grinders, measuring tools, and molds integrating research and development, design, production, sales, and service. The completion of this project will further enhance the company's production capacity and technical level. In its future development, the company has a clear plan. It will continue to deepen collaborative innovation with leading enterprises in relevant industries, and jointly tackle technical problems through cooperation and exchanges. At the same time, it will increase efforts in tackling key core technologies to enhance its core competitiveness. In addition, the company will promote close cooperation and coordinated development of the industrial chain upstream and downstream to form an industrial cluster effect. It will actively expand the international market, participate in global measurement technology cooperation, and showcase the elegance of "Made in China" measuring tools on the international stage. With firm steps, Guiliang Company is making greater contributions to building a national modern advanced measurement system and a manufacturing power.