Much of the production process follows what Xiaomi describes as “lights-out” manufacturing. Injection molding and sheet metal workshops are fully automated and operate without lighting, with reported tolerances as tight as ±0.05mm.
Xiaomi has quietly lifted the lid on its latest manufacturing project — a highly automated smart home appliance factory designed to run with very little human involvement.
The facility was showcased during the launch event for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra on December 25, 2025. According to the company, the factory began operations earlier this year in Wuhan’s East Lake High-tech Development Zone and is already producing large home appliances at scale.
Dubbed the Xiaomi Smart Home Appliance Factory, the site is the company’s third major manufacturing hub, following its smartphone and automotive plants.
