Automotive Mould Technology R&D
Proactive Optimization, Precisely Solving Moulding Challenges, Ensuring 100% Successful Mould Delivery
SINO AUTO MOULD Automotive Mould Technology R&D Center
SINO AUTO MOULD’s R&D Center utilizes CAE simulation and AI algorithms to optimize mould design at the source, systematically solving injection moulding challenges and ensuring a high success rate in mould delivery.
Automotive Mould Technology R&D
At SINO, technology R&D is not an after-sales support function but the core driving force guiding projects toward success. We understand that mould reliability and product excellence are rooted in forward-looking analysis and process validation at the initial design stage. Therefore, the SINO AUTO MOULD Technology R&D Center is consistently dedicated to介入 projects from the conceptual design phase, building a complete R&D covering “Material Research – Simulation – Process Development – Intelligent Manufacturing.” We not only solve known problems but, through systematic R&D in automotive mould technology, also predict and eliminate potential moulding defects, performance shortcomings, and efficiency bottlenecks. This ensures the delivered mould solution possesses optimal reliability, cost-effectiveness, and future adaptability.
Foundation of Automotive Mould Technology R&D
Our R&D strength is built upon a specialized team, comprehensive facilities, and an open innovation ecosystem, establishing specialized research institutes and systematic innovation platforms.
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Specialized R&D Team & Hardware Investment
The company’s R&D center houses a full-time team of 420 researchers, forming a complete R&D system—led by Ph.D.s and senior engineers—covering “Material Process Research + Structural Design + CAE Simulation + Intelligent Manufacturing.” The center is equipped not only with various licensed design and simulation software but also features an advanced laboratory with capabilities for 3D scanning, steel material composition analysis, and mould fatigue testing. We maintain high-intensity R&D investment, exceeding 8% of annual revenue, providing a solid foundation for continuous innovation.
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Deep Industry-Academia Integration
We have established long-term collaborations with universities such as Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and South China University of Technology. Together, we co-founded the “Joint Laboratory for Digital Design of Automotive Moulds,” conducting collaborative research in fields like intelligent scheduling and smart moulds, ensuring our technological R&D remains at the industry’s forefront.
Breakthroughs in Automotive Mould Technology R&D
Through sustained efforts, we have achieved industry-leading breakthroughs in key technologies, translating them into significant value for our clients.
- Digital Design & Simulation Technology: Utilizing an independently integrated PLM system and conducting deep secondary development of design software, we have achieved seamless connection and high automation from part design and mould design to BOM generation, significantly enhancing design efficiency and accuracy.
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes: Pioneering the introduction of metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology for the direct forming of conformal cooling channels in moulds. This breakthrough increases mould cooling efficiency by 50% and shortens product cycle times by 25%, significantly boosting customer productivity.
- New Materials & Application Technology: Addressing the extreme demands of new energy vehicle moulds, we independently developed SN500 high-strength cast iron mould material (tensile strength 410MPa, hardness HRC 30-35), extending mould service life by 50% compared to traditional materials. Concurrently, third-generation coating technology for hot-forming steel moulds, developed collaboratively, effectively solves the problem of material adhesion under high-temperature conditions.
Pioneering
3D printing
mould cooling efficiency by
50%
shortens product cycle times by
25%
extending mould service life by
50%
Outcomes of Automotive Mould Technology R&D
Our R&D innovations ultimately convert to substantial intellectual property and industry influence.
As of June 2023, SINO AUTO MOULD has accumulated 186 authorized patents, including 32 invention patents and 154 utility model patents. We not only create technology but also actively participate in shaping industry norms. We have led or participated in formulating 5 industry standards, including the “Technical Standards for Automotive Bumper Moulds” and “Technical Standards for INS Moulds,” evolving from a practitioner of technological innovation to a contributor to industry rules.