Damla Tasarim

What Damla Tasarim does

China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd. (中国机械总院), operating under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of the State Council, is a central state-owned research conglomerate founded in 1956 and headquartered in Beijing's Haidian District. The group employs more than 7,000 people, with research personnel comprising over 70% of the workforce, and operates 18 wholly-owned subsidiaries across China. It operates the country's most comprehensive R&D system for advanced manufacturing technology, anchored by 4 national key laboratories, 7 national engineering research centers, and 30+ national-level R&D bases. Technology coverage spans the full manufacturing chain: green casting, precision plastic forming, high-efficiency welding, clean heat treatment, environmentally friendly surface engineering, and intelligent manufacturing systems integrating industrial automation with informatization.

The group commercializes its technology through three integrated business segments. The Advanced Manufacturing segment supplies engineering materials (including patternless casting forming machines and vacuum heat treatment equipment), high-precision components (notably high-speed gears), and process equipment. The Intelligent Manufacturing segment delivers AGV systems, robotic welding and assembly lines, intelligent inspection equipment, smart logistics, digital workshops, smart factories, and industrial-internet platforms. The Technical Services segment provides strategic consulting, planning and design, standards formulation (across 71 international/national committees and 3 ISO secretariats), testing and inspection, certification (including CCC and CCAP), and training. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B/B2G project-based contracts with large Chinese SOEs — including Weichai Power, FAW-Volkswagen, Ansteel, Baosteel, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, CRRC, China Nuclear Power, and CNPC — alongside government R&D grants and standardization/certification fees. Notable deliverables include 8,000-ton die forging presses, 36,000-ton vertical extrusion machines, nuclear island equipment, and pipeline inspection systems covering over 160,000 km of the West-East Gas Pipeline.

Name

Damla Tasarim

Legal name

中国机械科学研究总院集团有限公司

Website

https://damlatasarim.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology Group (中国机械总院) is a SASAC-supervised central SOE R&D conglomerate with 7,000+ employees and 18 subsidiaries, providing advanced manufacturing technology, intelligent manufacturing solutions, and technical services to Chinese heavy-industry and state-owned enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Technology and Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Advanced manufacturing technology
• Intelligent manufacturing systems
• Industrial equipment R&D
• Technical certification services
• Manufacturing engineering consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Technology Research and Development Services: Government-funded basic and applied research in manufacturing technology, funded through state research grants and enterprise technology service contracts
2. Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment and Systems: Sale of intelligent manufacturing equipment including AGV systems, robotic welding systems, intelligent inspection equipment, and complete production lines
3. Technical Consulting and Design Services: Engineering consulting, planning and design services, standard formulation, testing, certification, and training education services
4. Certification Services: Quality management, environmental, occupational health, CCC certification, and other system certifications for enterprises

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Damla Tasarim's website content describes a comprehensive technology group providing advanced manufacturing materials/components/process equipment, intelligent manufacturing equipment and systems (smart production lines, smart logistics, smart factories, industrial internet platforms), and technical services (strategic consulting, engineering design, standards formulation, third-party testing, certification, and training). Offerings target industrial enterprises, government institutions, and strategic sectors including manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, energy, and national defense.

Product overview

China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology Group (CAMST) operates as a comprehensive technology group with three main business segments: Advanced Manufacturing (covering engineering materials, components, and process equipment), Intelligent Manufacturing (including smart equipment, production lines, logistics, and smart factories), and Technical Services (encompassing strategic consulting, planning, standards, testing, certification, and training). The portfolio includes both physical products (industrial equipment, automation systems) and services (consulting, testing, certification).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Manufacturing Materials (工程材料) Materials technology products including green casting, precision plastic forming, high-quality welding, clean heat treatment, and environmentally friendly surface engineering. Targeted at high-end equipment manufacturing and strategic emerging industries.
• High-Precision Components (零部件) High-precision mechanical components including gears, worm gears, and specialized parts for industrial applications; supports high-speed involute gear design (WinGear CAD), with products operating above 180 m/s pitch line velocity and up to 60,000 rpm.
• Process Equipment (工艺装备) Industrial process equipment including welding equipment, casting equipment, heat treatment equipment, forging equipment, and testing equipment for manufacturing customers.
• Smart Equipment (智能设备) Smart industrial devices including AGV systems, intelligent casting machines, automatic detection and sorting equipment, and robotic spraying equipment for manufacturing automation.
• Intelligent Production Lines (智能产线) Turnkey intelligent production lines including laser welding systems, robotic assembly lines, and automated stamping lines for customers in engine manufacturing, transmission manufacturing, battery assembly, and metallurgical machinery.
• Intelligent Logistics Systems (智能物流) Automated logistics systems including automated warehouses, production logistics conveyor systems, and robotic handling systems for industrial customers.
• Smart Factory and Smart Park Solutions (智能工厂与智慧园区) End-to-end smart factory and intelligent park solutions including digital workshops and industrial internet platforms for manufacturing enterprises pursuing digital transformation.
• Industrial Apps and Industrial Internet Platforms (工业APP与工业互联网) Industrial applications and industrial internet platforms providing cloud services and system integration; supports smart factory and industrial IoT deployments.
• Strategic Consulting (战略咨询) Strategic consulting services for the equipment manufacturing industry, including industry development policy support and strategic planning research.
• Planning and Engineering Design (规划设计) Engineering consulting and design services for heavy machinery, railways, and industrial sectors.
• Standards Development (标准) Standards development services including international, national, and industry standard revision and research. Backed by 71 international/national standardization committees and academic societies, 3 ISO secretariats, and 16 national standards committee secretariats.
• Testing and Inspection Services (检测) Testing and inspection services covering forklifts, earth-moving machinery, cranes, aircraft ground equipment, loaders, components, environmental machinery, chemical composition analysis, performance testing, and non-destructive testing.
• Certification Services (认证) Certification services including system certification (quality management, environmental management, OHS management), mandatory CCC certification, military product quality management system certification, and CCAP mark certification.
• Training and Education (培训教育) Training and education services including strategic planning research, technology policy research, and capability building for the manufacturing sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced 8,000-ton die forging presses, 36,000-ton vertical extrusion machines, and nuclear rotor open-closed heat treatment equipment - world's first achievements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, regional and core.

• China Coal Technology and Engineering Group (中国煤炭科工)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Strategic cooperation agreement signed focusing on intelligent manufacturing, smart factories, high-end components, advanced materials, and international expansion. Both parties aim to build a multi-dimensional and broad cooperation ecosystem to ensure national energy security, accelerate new quality productive forces, and contribute to high-quality development of equipment manufacturing industry.
• Henan Provincial Government (河南省政府)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Participation in 2025 Henan-Taiwan Economic and Trade Fair and Cross-Strait Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing Exchange. Group's Henan subsidiaries leveraging technical and industry resources to support Central China rise and cross-strait industrial cooperation.
• China Changan Automobile Group (中国长安汽车集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Cooperation discussions in core technology research, industrial chain collaborative innovation, and strategic emerging industries. As newly established automotive industry national team (July 2025), Changan demonstrates strong leadership in vehicle manufacturing, new energy transition, and intelligent connected vehicles.
• China Shipbuilding Group (中船集团)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Strategic cooperation focusing on marine equipment R&D, intelligent manufacturing upgrades, and core technology breakthroughs. Jointly promoting China's equipment independent level and high-quality development of ship industry and equipment manufacturing industry.
• Yunnan Provincial Government (云南省政府)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2021Strategic cooperation for science and technology introduction to Yunnan province. Building high-end machine tools, non-ferrous metallurgical equipment, biomedical and green food equipment innovation centers. Utilizing Yunnan's location advantages to serve Belt and Road Initiative and expand to South Asia and Southeast Asia markets.
• Yunnan Machinery Research and Design Institute (云南省机械研究设计院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2019Merger completed in September 2019 - Yunnan Machinery Institute formally entered China Machinery Research Institute Group. Building national research institution rooted in Yunnan, facing Southwest China, and radiating to South Asia and Southeast Asia.
• China State Shipbuilding Corporation (中国船舶工业集团有限公司)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2019Strategic cooperation framework agreement signed covering advanced manufacturing technology, intelligent manufacturing, key materials and components, and related diversified industries. Serving national strategy through deep cooperation in innovation and complementary advantages.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation, robotics and electrification company. Comparable to CAM's intelligent equipment, AGV systems, robotic welding and automated production line offerings, though ABB serves a much broader commercial global customer base.
• AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China): Chinese central SOE in aerospace and defense. Overlaps with CAM as both a key customer and a comparable state-backed industrial group with R&D and equipment manufacturing capabilities, though AVIC is a downstream customer (aerospace components) rather than a research services peer.
• CRRC Corporation: World's largest rail equipment manufacturer and Chinese central SOE. Comparable as both a key CAM customer (locomotive drive devices, rail vehicle manufacturing equipment) and a peer state-owned industrial machinery group with significant in-house R&D.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation and digitalization leader (Siemens Digital Industries). Overlaps with CAM's intelligent manufacturing equipment, smart factory and industrial internet platform offerings, but at much larger global commercial scale with stronger private-sector brand.
• China Academy of Sciences (CAS): China's largest state research institution with ~60,000 staff across 100+ institutes. Overlaps with CAM as a Chinese state research establishment funding and conducting advanced technology research, but at significantly broader scientific scope (life sciences, materials, energy) rather than machinery specialization.

Direct peers

• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection and certification provider with deep industrial machinery and manufacturing focus. Comparable to CAM's quality, environmental, occupational health and product safety certification offerings to Chinese manufacturers.
• SINOMACH (China National Machinery Industry Corporation): Chinese central SOE machinery conglomerate covering trade, engineering contracting and equipment manufacturing. Comparable as a peer SASAC-supervised industrial group with overlapping exposure to heavy machinery, engineering services and international project contracting.
• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's largest applied research organization, operating 75+ institutes that translate scientific research into industrial applications. Directly comparable to CAM as a state-backed applied research group monetizing technology transfer, contract R&D and testing/certification for industry.
• SGS: Global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. Directly comparable to CAM's testing/certification subsidiaries (e.g., 中机寰宇认证检验) which serve similar end markets including industrial machinery, automotive and government-mandated CCC certification.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group serving industrial, marine, and infrastructure clients. Comparable to CAM's testing and certification subsidiaries, particularly in industrial equipment compliance and pipeline inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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