Abstract: Against the backdrop of China’s scientific and technological advancement demands and the transformative epoch of the new century, particularly as the nation progresses from a “manufacturing giant” to a “manufacturing powerhouse”, this paper discusses the evolving mission of instrumental analysis course. The mission includes fostering students’ innovation consciousness and creativity at the level of basic chemistry education, and supporting the industrial development of national instrumentation. To fulfill this ambitious mission, the teaching of instrumental analysis should emphasize its pivotal role in bridging various chemical sub-disciplines and other fields, serving as an excellent introduction to intelligent manufacturing education. The paper also addresses the pedagogical challenges in training a generation proficient in understanding, using, and innovating in instrumentation to advance the industry, which is essential to better adapt to societal development trends and national strategic demands. Strategies to address these challenges within educational practices are also proposed.

Key words: Instrument industrialization, Instrumental analysis, Mission and challenge