DMC2025 Prelude: International Mold Industry Report and Forming Supply Chain Collaborative Development Forum Held Grandly in Shanghai

On June 3, 2025, on the eve of the opening of the 24th China International Die & Mould Technology and Equipment Exhibition (DMC2025), the "International Mold Industry Report and Forming Supply Chain Collaborative Development Forum" was grandly held in Shanghai. As a key parallel event, this forum gathered numerous industry leaders to share cutting-edge global insights. Through in-depth case studies, participants explored pathways for collaborative development, injecting new momentum into the future of the mold industry.

Mr. Yi Ping, Director of the Digitalization and Informatization Working Committee of the China Die & Mould Industry Association, was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "Integrated Digital Solutions for the Plastic Injection Mold and Die Industry Chain." He proposed reconstructing enterprise competitiveness through end-to-end digitalization and shared innovative practices and success stories in digital transformation and smart manufacturing for plastic injection molds and the broader die industry chain.

Breaking Through the "Rat Race" Era: Challenges and Opportunities Coexist
In his speech, Mr. Yi highlighted the current challenges facing manufacturing:

• Shrinking Profit Margins: Price reductions by automakers are pressuring upstream supply chains to cut costs, squeezing small and medium-sized manufacturers.

• Short-Term Industry Pressures: Intensified competition is accelerating industry consolidation while forcing long-term technological upgrades and digital transformation.

Addressing the challenges and opportunities in the plastic injection mold (PIM) and die industry, the integrated digital solution emphasized key strategies: rebuilding competitiveness through vertical integration. With 20 years of experience in smart manufacturing systems, Mr. Yi has been committed to advancing digital solutions for the industry. He shared case studies of innovative applications in automotive, toy, packaging, and particularly plastic injection mold manufacturing.

AI + Smart Mold Manufacturing: Applications and Integration
AI is revolutionizing industries worldwide. Mr. Yi showcased AI’s innovative applications in plastic injection mold (PIM) and die manufacturing:

• AI-Powered Multimodal Search Engine: Enables 2D, 3D, sketch, and image-based retrieval.

• AI-Driven Process Planning: One-click process matching with 60% accuracy for standard parts.

• AI Visual Work Reporting: Improves reporting accuracy by over 60% compared to traditional methods.

These AI applications enhance the intelligence level of plastic injection mold (PIM) and die manufacturing, delivering greater value to enterprises.

Industry Transformation in the Digital Wave
Driven by digitalization, the plastic injection mold (PIM) and die industry is undergoing unprecedented changes. As active contributors to this digital transformation, we will collaborate with industry partners to explore new development pathways, enabling smarter, more efficient, and synergistic growth—providing robust support for the evolution of advanced manufacturing.