The transformative effects of cutting-edge technology in manufacturing were the focus of a Caixin debate at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. Li Xin, vice president of Caixin Media and managing director of Caixin Global, hosts the panel. Photo: WEF

Revathi Advaithi, chief executive of global electronics manufacturer Flex, talks about possibilities brought by artificial intelligence during the panel debate. Photo: WEF

George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls, which produces various types of software and equipment for buildings, attends the panel. Photo: WEF

Michael Suess, executive chairman of OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, talks about digitalization, technology and new materials in manufacturing at the panel. Photo: WEF

Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology, attends the panel. Photo: WEF

Vimal Kapur, CEO of security systems giant Honeywell, speaks during the panel debate. Photo: WEF

The panelists share their opinions at the Caixin-hosted debate in Davos Wednesday. Photo: WEF