On June 7, 2025, the closing ceremony of the 5th Hubei Provincial College Student Advanced Graphics Technology and Product Information Modeling Innovation Competition and the 2025 Academic Annual Conference of the Hubei Engineering Graphics Society were successfully held at the Nanhu Campus Library of Wuhan University of Technology. Faculty and students from the School of Intelligent Manufacturing at HXIT delivered an excellent performance, securing a total of seven provincial-level awards, including one first prize, three second prizes, and three third prizes. These achievements fully demonstrate HXIT’s significant accomplishments in engineering graphics education and innovative talent cultivation.  

The competition, hosted by the Hubei Engineering Graphics Society, covered five major disciplines: mechanical engineering, architecture, road and bridge engineering, water conservancy, and electronics. It focused on cutting-edge technologies such as advanced graphics techniques, Building Information Modeling,BIM innovation applications, intelligent construction, and 3D printing. The event attracted participation from more than 70 universities across the province, including Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University, and Wuhan University of Technology. Guided by the principle of "promoting teaching, learning, and reform through competition," the contest aimed to advance the reform of engineering graphics education in higher education institutions and cultivate well-rounded talents with both craftsmanship spirit and innovative capabilities. As a top-level national competition in the field of engineering graphics, it has been included in the China Higher Education Society's ranking of national college student discipline competitions since 2018, signifying its high authority and influence.  

Wang Lin, a faculty advisor from the School of Intelligent Manufacturing, stated at the closing ceremony that these achievements reflect HXIT's continuous efforts to deepen curriculum reform and implement an educational model that integrates "industry-education collaboration and competition-teaching synergy." She noted that in recent years, by incorporating competition content into courses such as engineering drawing and computer-aided drafting, HXIT has significantly enhanced students' practical skills and innovative thinking. Wang Lin emphasized that the competition not only tested students' professional abilities but also stimulated their innovative potential, serving as a vital platform for cultivating top talents meet industry demands.  

Moving forward, the School of Intelligent Manufacturing will leverage high-level discipline competitions as a catalyst to further optimize curriculum design, strengthen practical teaching, and deepen the integration of engineering graphics education with cutting-edge industry technologies. The goal is to provide more high-quality technical and skilled talents to support regional economic development. These awards not only highlight HXIT’s strengths in applied talent cultivation but also provide valuable experience for future teaching reforms and participation in innovation competitions.