Research methods: Though the analysis and study of the meaning，result，method and mode of TBM industrialization， this paper proposes the most suitable development orientation for TBM industrialization.
Research results ： This paper puts forward the development orientation of TB M industrialization and the way to realize the TBM industrialization.
Research conclusions: The construction contractors shall be more appropriate to be the main undertaker of TBM industrialization. In order to realize the TBM localization，the industrialization base shall be built and improved through the alliance of construction contractor, designer，manufacturer and researchers.
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