The trenchless rehabilitation equipment industry in 2025 is marked by strong growth, driven by global needs for sustainable infrastructure maintenance and upgrades to aging underground utilities. Key technological advancements include UV curing for glass-fiber liners, sensor-equipped robotic systems, and laser-based pipe profiling, enabling faster, more precise repairs and a shift from reactive (“fire-brigade”) to proactive, data-driven maintenance with regular inspections. Regional markets show disparities: North America, led by the U.S., remains the largest due to aging pipelines and early technology adoption, while Asia-Pacific—particularly Japan, China, and Australia—grows fastest, fueled by infrastructure investments to reduce water loss and improve quality. Industry players increasingly prioritize strategic, asset-value preservation approaches over mere repairs, with rising mergers and acquisitions reflecting investor confidence in the sector’s long-term sustainability. Challenges include the need for wider adoption of high-resolution inspections, stricter quality control for rehabilitation methods, and enhanced personnel training to keep pace with technological changes. Overall, the industry is positioned for sustained growth through innovation and a global shift toward proactive, efficient, and sustainable utility management.

The 2025 (11th) Feedwater Conference was held in Fuzhou from May 12 to 14, with the theme of "Safety, Resilience, Wisdom and Efficiency". As a leader in pipe network operation and maintenance, SROD ROBOTICS showcased its one - stop intelligent pipe network operation and maintenance solution and core products like the S70 pressure pipe inspection robot. These products, equipped with advanced technologies, can accurately detect pipeline defects and automatically generate reports, offering an efficient way for water companies' digital transformation and helping reduce costs and improve efficiency. The company's booth garnered much attention. SROD ROBOTICS will keep boosting R & D to promote the water industry's high - quality development.

With pipeline systems suffering from aging and damage problems, UV-Curing Rehabilitation technology has emerged as an innovative solution. The UV12000 system, based on advanced German technology, features a 12000W UV-Curing lamp and a flexible light chain to adapt to different pipe diameters and repair speeds. Its sensors monitor the inner lining wall and air temperature in real time, enhancing the repair success rate. In water supply pipeline rehabilitation, this technology avoids the drawbacks of traditional methods with its non-excavation characteristics, shortening construction time and water outage duration. For sewage pipes, it effectively prevents leakage and protects the underground pipe network through real-time monitoring and a dual - control method. When applied to fuel and gas pipelines, its trenchless advantage reduces construction risks, and the flexible switching function of the light chain drive power ensures safe and stable pipeline operation. Overall, UV-Curing rehabilitation technology has achieved remarkable results in water supply, sewage, and fuel and gas pipeline repair due to its wide range of applicable pipe diameters, trenchless construction advantage, high rehabilitation efficiency, and reliable quality assurance.

Recently, SROD ROBOTICS was invited again to lecture at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School. The team, including Product Director Xiong Jiali and Senior Engineer Han Guangmin, presented a richly detailed lecture to over 30 master’s students of the School of Environment. The lecture, led by Mr. Xiong, centered on urban underground pipeline network detection, desilting, and repair. It covered cutting-edge international pipeline detection tech and specialized robot applications. His in-depth explanation of robot use cases in municipal administration and sewage treatment offered students valuable insights into enterprise digital and intelligent transformation. Following the theory session, an outdoor robot practical course was held. High-tech equipment like the latest pipeline inspection robots and amphibious robots were demonstrated. This showcased the company’s innovation and technological strength in special robots. Students actively engaged with the expert team on robot tech applications and industry trends, finding the experience highly rewarding for their academic and career futures. This lecture reflects the academic community’s recognition of SROD ROBOTICS’ technical prowess and the company’s commitment to industry-university-research integration. Moving forward, SROD ROBOTICS will deepen university cooperation, contribute to new-era人才培养, tackle industry challenges, speed up tech commercialization, and drive high-quality development in environmental engineering and smart equipment, advancing the school-enterprise cooperation narrative in education.