On April 22, the spring tide was surging. With a clear mission in mind, the team from BegeMei’s Mold Division left the workshop and headed to the forefront of the industry to attend the 14th China International Exhibition on CNC Machine Tools (CCMT 2026) and the China International Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition (Chinaplas 2026). Focusing on two key areas—“mold technology” and “injection molding production and automation equipment”—the team had a well-defined objective: to inspect new equipment, acquire new knowledge, and assess market prices, all in pursuit of practical solutions to advance the company’s precision manufacturing capabilities.
At the exhibition, the CNC machine tool show featured a dazzling array of five-axis machining, intelligent tool magazines, and online inspection systems; the rubber and plastics exhibition was equally impressive with injection molding machines, in-mold decoration, and automated integration units. From precision machining to flexible manufacturing, and from mold life optimization to injection molding cycle control, the speed and scope of technological advancements left the team members deeply inspired. Faced with a constant stream of innovations, Li Bin and Li Liang—two key members of the Mold Department—did not stop at merely “taking in the sights.” Instead, they remained focused on the actual pain points in the company’s current production: fluctuations in mold machining precision, efficiency bottlenecks in complex structural parts, injection molding flash and shrinkage defects, and poor integration with automation systems. Armed with a list of specific issues, they visited relevant equipment suppliers and solution integrators one by one to engage in in-depth technical discussions. Encouragingly, through efficient communication, feasible solutions to several long-standing challenges were identified on the spot. To further draw on external expertise, they also cordially invited key suppliers to conduct specialized product and technical training sessions at the company, ensuring that the “golden ideas” from the exhibition are swiftly transformed into internal “concrete actions.” Beyond tackling equipment and process challenges, the team is equally focused on the long-term resilience of the supply chain. Factors such as fluctuations in raw material prices and changes in delivery cycles are increasingly becoming hidden risks in the manufacturing sector. To mitigate the potential impact of changes in single suppliers, the Mold Department team specifically visited the booths of multiple raw material and consumable suppliers. They conducted detailed comparisons across multiple dimensions—including quality stability, supply capacity, price competitiveness, and technical support—and established a preliminary database of alternative suppliers.
Through this study tour, we not only gained insights into cutting-edge technologies, market pricing trends, and potential partnership resources, but more importantly, we honed a pragmatic approach of “going out with questions and returning with solutions.” Amid the wave of deep integration between CNC machine tools and mold manufacturing, only through proactive learning and strategic planning can we achieve steady and sustainable progress.
Moving forward, we will compile the findings from this research, organize internal thematic sharing sessions, and facilitate in-depth engagement with target equipment manufacturers and raw material suppliers. We aim to transform our “going out” into an endogenous driving force that “brings back and implements,” thereby contributing solid support to the continuous upgrading of the company’s precision manufacturing capabilities.
