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On March 17, 2026, Haina Mold was invited by ASSAB to attend the "ASSAB 2026 Injection Molding New Trends Summit Forum" held at the InterContinental Dongguan.

As a global leader in the mold steel industry, ASSAB's annual technical forum represents the industry's direction. This year's forum centered around the theme "Changes and New Opportunities," bringing together benchmark companies from across the industry chain, including Makino, Changfeiya Plastic Machinery, and Xiamen Golden Egret.

Below is the technical review and insights brought back by our team from the event.

Forum Highlights at a Glance:

1. Huimei Mold: The Technical Path to "Breaking Through the Involution"

Kuang Wenbo, Technical Director of Dongguan Huimei Mold, shared how to step out of the price war through technical differentiation – a highly inspiring talk for mold companies.

2. ASSAB: From Material Selection to Full Lifecycle Service

ASSAB's technical experts proposed that the choice of mold steel should not be based solely on initial cost, but rather on evaluating the full lifecycle benefits.

3. Makino: New Solutions for EDM Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement

Makino demonstrated how EDM machines can achieve cost reduction and efficiency gains through automation under new technologies.

4. 3D Printing: A New Benchmark for Mirror Polishing

The mirror polishing capability demonstration of AM Tyrax material offers new possibilities for complex mold manufacturing.

5. Changfeiya: 5th Generation Electric Injection Molding Technology

Breakthroughs in energy efficiency, precision, and intelligence of electric injection molding machines directly impact the direction of mold design.

Haina Mold's Strengths

1. Mold Steel Selection & Mold Life

Regarding mold steel: From "buying material" to "buying longevity"

A key insight from the forum is that the choice of mold steel directly impacts mold life and production efficiency. ASSAB's "one-stop solution" concept emphasizes full-process service from material selection to heat treatment and surface treatment.

This aligns perfectly with Haina Mold's philosophy. We understand that no matter how good the equipment is, it cannot compensate for material deficiencies. That's why we maintain close cooperation with first-tier steel mills to ensure every mold is backed by quality from the very source.

2. Automation & Cost Reduction/Efficiency Improvement

Automated machining: An inevitable trend in mold manufacturing

The EDM automation solution showcased by Makino at the forum echoes the Makino equipment in our own workshop. Currently, our Makino machining centers have achieved unattended continuous machining – which is exactly one of the "cost reduction & efficiency improvement" paths emphasized at the forum.

3. One-Stop Capability from Mold Design to Mass Production

Industry chain synergy: A signal from the ASSAB forum

A major highlight of this forum is the "industry chain synergy" – materials (ASSAB), processing equipment (Makino), injection molding equipment (Changfeiya), and cutting tools (Xiamen Golden Egret) all on the same stage for dialogue.

This is precisely what Haina Mold practices every day: Our one-stop service covers mold design, mold flow analysis, manufacturing, injection molding, and secondary operations. The forum further confirms that providing integrated solutions for our customers is the right direction. For more details, please visit our one-stop service website:One-stop delivery - hainamould Mould Company Limted

Technology is the bridge, and service is the commitment

Thanks to ASSAB for establishing the communication platform. Although the agenda of the day was short, it made us more certain about the industry direction.

No matter how technology evolves, the ultimate goal of mold manufacturing is always: to help customers achieve product implementation with lower costs, faster speed, and higher quality.

Hainamould will continue to pay attention to cutting-edge technologies and provide one-stop services to safeguard your projects.Related reading: [Advanced Equipment：Advanced Equipment - hainamould Mould Company Limted] | [One-stop Service：One-stop delivery - hainamould Mould Company Limted]

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