Amidst global shifts towards heightened supply chain resilience, compelling sustainability mandates, and increasing market volatility, the manufacturing sector is navigating unprecedented demands for precision, efficiency, and adaptability. This era, often dubbed Industry 4.0, isn’t just about automation; it’s about intelligent, interconnected systems that transform traditional production. In this crucible of industrial transformation, the companies equipped to synthesise cutting-edge hardware with intelligent software will define the future.

Chen Hsong, drawing on decades of innovation in the field, is not merely keeping pace; they are actively shaping this future with their latest advancements: the new multi-material injection molding (DMZ) series, set for release in this October at K 2025, the world’s most influential trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, and the revolutionary iChen™ Smart Family, headlined by the AI Molder. They are building the bridge from steel to smart manufacturing, powering your future in intelligent molding.

The Precision Hardware Revolution: Forging the Foundation of Industry 4.0

Chen Hsong’s multi-generational commitment to multi-material innovation, exemplified by its lauded DM series known for its modular design, powerful flexibility, and specialised application engineering, now evolves. The new multi-material injection molding (DMZ) Injection Molding Machines, launching in October, stand as the next leap in this lineage. They embody a meticulous convergence of mechanical engineering and operational foresight, delivering a true hardware reinvention for the modern factory floor.

Clamping Unit: High-Precision Alignment for Optimised Yields

  • Revolutionary independent turntable boasts gaps of ≤0.15mm (compared to industry average 0.3-0.5mm), leading the field by 62.5%, and is paired with a high-rigidity alloy steel base.
  • Servo-driven with close-looped optical encoder ensures ±0.005° positioning accuracy.
  • Elevates multi-colour/multi-material yields through perfected mold alignment.

Clamping Unit: Dual Efficiency, Powering Cost Advantage

  • Standard recovery via servomotor (eDrive) delivers 15-30% energy savings.
  • Servo-driven turntable (for multi-material unit) consumes 45% less energy than hydraulic drives.
  • Combined benefits lead to significant energy reduction and operational cost savings.

Injection Unit: Modular Flexibility, Optimised Investment

  • Flexible host architecture enables rapid changeovers and diverse injection systems.
  • Supports adjustable nozzle distances and multi-station production.
  • Adheres to a philosophy of lower upfront investment and eliminates wasteful spending on subsequent upgrades, maximising long-term value.

Patented Toggle Design: Seamless Motion, Uncompromised Safety

  • Features a patented toggle clamp design with a dedicated motion characteristic control curve.
  • Ensures stable, fast, and impact-free movement.
  • Provides quiet, safe, and reliable operation.

The Cognitive Core: Unlocking Manufacturing Intelligence

But a machine, however excellent, is only as intelligent as its command center – the intricate network of digital intelligence that drives its operations. This is where Chen Hsong elevates the game with the iChen™ Smart Family, positioning it as the intelligent answer to today’s industrial challenges. This comprehensive ecosystem extends beyond individual machines: the iChen™ Smart Factory offers intelligent whole-factory design and planning, while iChen™ Cloud provides the digital backbone for seamless equipment integration and unlocking full manufacturing value through continuous data streams. It’s about connectivity, agility, and unlocking efficiencies previously thought unattainable – the very essence of Industrial IoT.

The true paradigm shift, however, lies within the iChen™ AI Molder. It’s a profound integration of advanced AI with decades of molding process knowledge, pushing limits towards autonomous manufacturing. Its sMolding feature, leveraging industrial big data and cloud computing, can automatically generate optimal initial parameters. Imagine the capability to dive into production with zero prior experience, slashing costly trial runs by up to 80% and minimising material waste. When issues inevitably arise, sTroubleshooting steps in. Powered by Deep Machine Learning (DML) algorithms trained on thousands of defect cases, it identifies problems and proposes solutions in mere seconds, transforming labourious trial-and-error into data-driven diagnostics that get smarter with every use. For continuous, high-volume production, StabMolding continuously optimises parameters in real-time. By employing powerful statistical tools, it proactively detects subtle process shifts and even predicts equipment wear, boosting production stability by 15-20% and minimising expensive downtime. The iChen™ AI Molder embodies the transformation of traditional expertise into tangible, intelligent knowledge, residing firmly in the realm of smart software.

Chen Hsong’s latest offerings, therefore, are more than just an evolution; they represent a purposeful leap into the future of manufacturing. The new DMZ machines provide the robust, precision-driven hardware foundation – the steel – while the iChen™ Smart Family, particularly the AI Molder, serves as the cognitive core and intelligent nervous system – the smart. This integrated Manufacturing 4.0 Vision transforms factory floors into responsive, data-driven, and highly automated ecosystems. For manufacturers navigating the complexities of the modern industrial landscape, this holistic approach is not just a solution—it’s a definitive competitive advantage, ushering in a new era of smarter, more efficient production.

Visit us at K 2025 – the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry:

Date: October 8 to October 15, 2025

Venue: Hall 13, B-43, Messe Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany