Low-carbon transformation and intelligent manufacturing model of the furniture industry driven by the “dual carbon” targets

Against the backdrop of China's further implementation of the “dual carbon” strategy and the rapid iterative development of new-generation information technology, this paper delves into the potential development paths of China's furniture industry in its low-carbon transformation towards intelligent manufacturing mode, with intelligent technology as the foundation for the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Initially, the paper explores the drivers and development direction of China's manufacturing industry's low-carbon transformation under the guidance of the “dual carbon” policy. The “forcing” mechanism of the “dual carbon” goal drives the furniture manufacturing industry towards “intelligent, green, and high-end” development, forming a virtuous cycle with the realization of the “dual carbon” goal. The current status of digital technology's carbon reduction application in the furniture industry is examined, and the role of new-generation information technologies such as IoT, big data, 5G, and AI in enhancing energy, resource, and environmental management, and in deepening the digital application of furniture production processes is analyzed. From this, the direction of green development of emerging manufacturing modes and the furniture industry is proposed. It is suggested that a “triple integration” development mechanism should be formulated for furniture enterprises of different scales, digital application of furniture products should be deepened, the construction of intelligent perception and control systems for key processes and equipment in furniture manufacturing should be accelerated, and a digital twin (manufacturing) system covering the entire life cycle of furniture products should be established. This will achieve data-driven enhancement of green design innovation, green intelligent manufacturing, and operation and maintenance service levels in the furniture industry, and improve the efficiency and carbon reduction benefits of green transformation development in furniture manufacturing. In addition, we emphasize the importance of establishing a comprehensive green low-carbon data platform and evaluation system covering the entire life cycle of furniture, constructing a system of research on carbon reduction and emission reduction in the intelligent manufacturing era throughout the entire life cycle of furniture, deeply excavating the basic data and industrial big data resources that can effectively evaluate the green low-carbonation of the furniture industry, establishing a data sharing mechanism for the industry, promoting data convergence, sharing and application, and improving the carbon footprint tracking system of the furniture industry. Overall, this paper provides a comprehensive perspective on how to use intelligent technology to promote the low-carbon transformation of the furniture manufacturing industry in the process of achieving China's “dual carbon” targets.