[Current status, challenges, and development trends of new concentration technologies and equipment in TCM modernization].

TCM concentration is a key section in the production of TCM preparations, and its technical level is closely associated with drug quality, production efficiency, and energy consumption. This paper systematically combed the historical evolution of TCM concentration processes and equipment from ancient open pots to modern mechanized and automated ones, and it summarized the principles of modern concentration technologies and the current application status of relevant equipment. It conducted an in-depth analysis of the core challenges currently faced in the field of TCM concentration, including process control, multi-stage utilization of energy, application bottlenecks of low-temperature non-thermal concentration, and prevention and control of material contamination. Furthermore, it looked forward to the future development directions driven by the collaborative innovation of processes and equipment, the empowerment of intelligent control technologies, and the deep integration of greenization and intellectualization, aiming to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for promoting the transformation, upgrading, and high-quality development of the TCM pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.