From News Center (Text and Photo by Luo Qingwei, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering) The national final of the Second Digital Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Products Competition, part of the 2026 Belt & Road and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation, recently concluded successfully. Liu Youyi, a student majoring in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering Technology enrolled in 2024 at Liuzhou Polytechnic University (LZPU), distinguished himself among more than 100 teams from across China with his strong professional expertise and composed performance, winning a national first prize. Dr. Luo Qingwei of the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering received the Outstanding Instructor Award, while LZPU received the Best Organization Award.

The Belt & Road and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation is a high-level skills competition with international influence. Focusing on intelligent manufacturing and digital skills, it places exacting demands on contestants' abilities in the digital modeling of mechanical products, innovative design, and comprehensive practical application. During the preparation period, the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering worked toward the development goals of the Equipment Intelligence Technology major group under the Double High Plan and continued to use competitions to improve teaching and learning. The School established a training platform for the participating teachers and students. Luo Qingwei and Mao Dandan provided targeted coaching, worked through key technical challenges, and gave the participants full support in preparing for the competition.

The award fully demonstrates the practical results of LZPU's efforts to cultivate mechanical engineering talent through the Equipment Intelligence Technology major group under the Double High Plan. It also reflects the craftsmanship and pursuit of excellence demonstrated by LZPU students. Looking ahead, LZPU will continue to deepen the integration of curricula and competitions, respond to the needs of industrial digital development, strengthen practical teaching, and cultivate more high-quality technical and skilled professionals.

Award Presentation for Winners (Liu Youyi, Third from Left)

Award Presentation for Outstanding Instructors (Luo Qingwei, Sixth from Left)

School Website Auditors: Initially reviewed by Zhang Shangmei, followed by a review by Li Dongheng, and further reviewed by Wang Fuchun

University Website Auditors: Initially reviewed by Chen Chen, Publicity Department of the CPC LZPU Committee; finally reviewed by Luo Shihua, Publicity Department of the CPC LZPU Committee