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Shanghai Electric Integrates Industrial AI into Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine Manufacturing and Lifecycle Services
The company said more than 60 turbine units and over 1 million operating hours feed its SIMPLE platform for real-time monitoring and fault warnings.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Shanghai Electric integrated industrial AI into its heavy-duty gas turbine business, combining engineering expertise with production and operating data to advance manufacturing and lifecycle services.
Heavy-Duty gas turbines, described as a "crown jewel" of high-end equipment manufacturing, require precise component machining and reliable operation, prompting the company to apply AI technologies for sustained production value.
The SIMPLE intelligent operation and maintenance platform draws on data from more than 60 turbine units with over 1 million cumulative operating hours, while flexible manufacturing lines use AI vision and robotics for blade production.
Using 5G connectivity, an AI-based visual inspection terminal completes image analysis within seconds, enabling real-time welding monitoring and supporting a shift from reactive repairs to proactive maintenance.
Shanghai Electric aims to meet power plants' needs for reliable, cost-effective operation over the long term, refining these capabilities in real-world projects to lay the foundation for international expansion of its gas turbine business.