With the official launch of the Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong, Chinese players are buzzing with excitement. This highly anticipated AAA masterpiece not only sets a new benchmark for international standards in terms of graphics and gameplay but also perfectly blends Chinese tradition with modern technology on a cultural level. Seeing the excitement generated by Black Myth: Wukong, one can't help but think of the rise in another field—Chinese PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).
You might be wondering what games and PLCs have in common. On the surface, they seem unrelated, but there is a common keyword linking them: “China.” While Black Myth: Wukong demonstrates that “Chinese AAA games can also shine,” Chinese PLCs are similarly asserting their rise through solid capabilities.
The Rise of China’s PLC: From Followers to Leaders For a long time, the PLC market was dominated by European, American, and Japanese giants, with brands such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron leading the way. Chinese PLCs struggled to survive due to limitations in technology and capital, often being labeled as “low-end” and “cheap.”
However, in recent years, Chinese PLC companies have been breaking this stereotype, continually improving their technology and product quality, and carving out their place in the market. According to the “2023 China PLC Research Report,” in the first quarter of 2023, Chinese PLCs accounted for 36.1% of the market, with some regions even seeing Chinese brands surpassing foreign competitors.
This trend is driven by the ongoing technological innovation and market expansion efforts of Chinese PLC companies. For example, Unionscience Technology Group, with its self-developed high-performance PLC controllers, has demonstrated exceptional stability and adaptability in various applications. Their products not only meet the high precision and speed requirements of Industry 4.0 but also achieve seamless integration with self-developed communication protocols and other equipment like inverters and servo systems, offering users more intelligent solutions.
China’s 3A Games and PLCs: Dual Embodiments of Cultural and Technological Confidence The success of Black Myth: Wukong represents a significant leap for China’s gaming industry and reflects China’s cultural soft power. Similarly, as China’s manufacturing industry undergoes transformation and upgrading, the demand for automation control systems is rising. In this context, Chinese PLCs are evolving from low-end to high-end, from simple applications to complex integrations, and from reliance on imports to independent control. The rise of Chinese brands not only supports the digital transformation of China’s manufacturing industry but also creates a competitive position in the international market.
Supporting Data: China’s PLC Market Potential Market research organizations project that the global PLC market will continue to expand over the next five years, with China’s market growth rate significantly outpacing the global average. In 2023, China’s PLC market size reached 16.54 billion yuan, with the market share of Chinese brands steadily increasing and expected to exceed 50% by 2028.
In this context, Chinese PLC companies are growing rapidly, offering a wide range of products from small PLCs to large integrated control systems, gradually breaking the foreign brands’ monopoly. Particularly in high-end manufacturing, intelligent logistics, and smart buildings, PLC products from brands such as Huichuan, Nanda Aotuo, Wo Chuan, and Unionscience Technology are gaining trust for their excellent performance and reliable quality.
The success of Black Myth: Wukong has set a new benchmark for Chinese games and inspired more Chinese brands to advance. The same holds true for Chinese PLCs. With ongoing technological advancements and market maturation, Chinese PLCs are poised for broader development and will become a significant force in the global industrial automation market.
As Black Myth: Wukong demonstrates, China is not synonymous with cheapness but is instead a symbol of innovation and quality. In the near future, Chinese PLCs will also secure a more prominent position in the global industrial control field and become a source of pride for “Made in China.”
