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DIE & MOULD CHINA 2026 (the 25th China International Mould Technology & Equipment Exhibition), a highly anticipated global event for the mould and precision manufacturing industry, has officially announced its schedule. The exhibition will take place from July 1 to 4, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao, Shanghai). Co-hosted by the China Mould Industry Association and Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd., this premier event gathers top-tier enterprises and cutting-edge technologies in global mould manufacturing, precision processing and lightweight forming sectors, serving as a core industry platform for new product launches, resource docking and technical exchanges. As a leading domestic enterprise in high-end precision mould and component manufacturing and a national manufacturing single champion, Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance at the exhibition with its full lineup of core mould products, lightweight forming solutions and innovative component technologies, fully demonstrating its robust strengths in high-end mould R&D, intelligent manufacturing and new energy lightweight applications.   As China’s first listed enterprise focusing on die-casting, casting and hot stamping moulds, Heli Technology boasts in-depth expertise in precision mould manufacturing and has long cultivated the diversified forming mould technology track. The company has established a full-category R&D and production system covering die casting dies, low-pressure die casting moulds, gravity die casting moulds and hot stamping dies. It also excels in the customized precision development and integrated manufacturing of molding line patterns and core boxes. Ranking among the industry’s best in product precision, stability and intelligence, Heli Technology has become a core strategic supplier for global complete vehicle and high-end component manufacturers.   In the core mould sector, Heli Technology operates one of China’s large-scale leading production bases for casting moulds. Leveraging mature technological accumulation and an intelligent manufacturing system, the company mass-produces a full range of high-end forming moulds, with an annual output of over 700 sets of precision moulds, 25% of which are exported to overseas markets. It is capable of custom-developing and manufacturing super-large precision moulds with a clamping force of 9,000 tons and a weight of over 150 tons, breaking industry bottlenecks in the production of super-large and ultra-high-precision moulds. The company’s R&D team comprises more than 80 industry experts including professors and doctors, who focus on lightweight forming technology research. Through in-depth industry-university-research cooperation with top universities such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University and an annual R&D investment of 20 million RMB, Heli Technology holds over 30 core patents and continuously upgrades mould design and manufacturing processes. Its independently developed die casting dies are applicable to full-scene high-pressure die-casting production. Featuring high-precision cavity design and wear-resistant and high-temperature resistant material technology, these dies meet the high-speed mass production demands for complex structural parts of new energy vehicles. Low-pressure and gravity die casting moulds are tailored for the forming of aluminum alloy castings of diverse materials and structures, widely applied in the production of high-end products such as new energy vehicle power housings and chassis structural parts, with leading forming stability and finished product qualification rates in the industry. Hot stamping dies focus on automotive lightweight thermoforming processes, precisely matching the hot stamping requirements of high-strength steel and aluminum alloy for vehicle bodies, helping complete vehicles achieve weight reduction and efficiency improvement.   Furthermore, Heli Technology enjoys prominent advantages in mould supporting core components and production line modules. Its self-developed core boxes adopt an integrated precision forming process, featuring high dimensional accuracy and excellent high-temperature resistance. They perfectly adapt to the core forming needs of various die-casting and gravity casting moulds, effectively improving the internal cavity structural accuracy of castings and significantly reducing product defect rates. Customized molding line pattern modules enable precise docking between moulds and automated production lines, connecting the entire process of mould forming, casting demoulding and automated processing. This empowers customers to realize large-scale and intelligent efficient production, greatly boosting production efficiency and product consistency.   Backed by strong mould R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Heli Technology has built three core business segments: moulds, aluminum alloy components and commercial vehicle braking systems, with total assets exceeding 2 billion RMB and annual operating revenue reaching 1 billion RMB. In the aluminum alloy component sector, the company masters multi-process precision casting technologies including high-pressure, low-pressure and gravity die casting as well as 3D printing. It has independently developed patented new materials such as HL-111 heat-treatment-free aluminum alloy and HL-211 high-thermal-conductivity aluminum alloy, focusing on high-end products for new energy vehicles including powertrain assemblies, battery trays and chassis structural parts. In the braking system sector, as a national-level specialized, refined and innovative "Little Giant" enterprise, Heli Technology’s self-developed commercial vehicle braking components support mainstream automakers including BYD, Yutong and King Long. In cooperation with Nabtesco Corporation from Japan, the company deploys new energy functional components and L5-level autonomous driving steer-by-wire systems, seizing opportunities in the future intelligent mobility track.   On the production side, Heli Technology is equipped with 75 sets of world-class precision processing equipment from leading brands including DMG MORI and Grob, and operates a 3,500-square-meter constant-temperature precision processing workshop. Adopting PLM/MES digital management systems, the company realizes full-process digital management covering mould design, processing, inspection and mass production. It has also obtained IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 system certifications as well as CNAS laboratory certification, empowering global customers with stringent quality standards. At present, the company’s products support mainstream domestic and foreign automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and BYD, and serve global industry giants including NEMAK, Magna and KPSNC, with its global market layout continuously optimized and expanded.   At DIE & MOULD CHINA 2026, Heli Technology will showcase its full range of high-end mould products, lightweight new material solutions and intelligent forming technologies, fully presenting its innovative achievements in super-large die-casting moulds, precision hot stamping moulds and integrated intelligent forming line modules. Moving forward, Heli Technology will continue to focus on three core development directions: large-scale integrated casting, automotive lightweighting and green sustainable development. The company will keep deepening technological innovation in high-end moulds, optimizing its full-category product system including die casting dies, gravity die casting moulds and hot stamping dies, and iterating core technologies for low-pressure die casting moulds, molding line patterns and core boxes. Committed to becoming a trusted global partner in the new energy and lightweight industry, Heli Technology will lead the high-end, intelligent and international development of the mould industry.

July 1, 2026 – The 25th China International Die & Mould Technology and Equipment Exhibition (DIE & MOULD CHINA 2026) opens at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao). Jointly organized by China Die & Mould Industry Association and Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd., the event gathers global mold industry players focusing on mega integrated die casting, automotive lightweighting and precision forming.   Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd., a national high-end precision mold & component manufacturer and manufacturing champion, debuts its core molds, aluminum lightweight parts and complete commercial vehicle braking solutions, demonstrating the competitiveness of Chinese high-end molds to worldwide OEMs and die-casting suppliers.   As China’s first listed firm focused on die casting, foundry and hot stamping molds, Heli owns total assets of RMB 2 billion and annual revenue of RMB 1 billion. Its three core divisions – Mold, Aluminum Alloy Components and Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems – form an integrated industrial chain covering mold development, aluminum casting and vehicle braking parts. Committed to new energy lightweight solutions, the company exhibits six flagship products: Die Casting Dies, Gravity Die Casting Molds, Hot Stamping Dies, Low-Pressure Die Casting Molds, Patterns for Molding Lines and Core Boxes, highlighting strengths in super-large integrated molds, proprietary aluminum materials and digital smart workshops.Mold Division: Top Domestic Cast Mold Base with Export-ready Giant MoldsHeli runs China’s largest cast mold production base, turning out over 700 mold sets per year with 25% for export. It customizes 9,000T clamping force mega molds and molds over 150 tons, serving global tier-one suppliers including NEMAK, MAGNA and KPSNC, as well as car brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and BYD.The company’s 80+ R&D team (including professors and PhDs) invests RMB 20 million annually in innovation, cooperating with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and holding over 30 patents. Equipped with 75 DMG MORI & GROB high-precision machines and a 3,500 m² constant-temperature workshop, Heli adopts PLM/MES digital systems to deliver high-accuracy molds and shorten customers’ lightweight component development cycles.Aluminum Alloy Components Division: Multi-process Casting with Self-developed AlloysHeli displays new energy aluminum castings including motor housings, battery trays, shock towers and subframes, supported by high/low-pressure die casting, gravity casting and 3D printing technologies. Its patented HL-111 heat-treatment-free aluminum alloy and HL-211 high thermal conductivity alloy effectively resolve casting deformation and heat dissipation issues.Production lines feature 400T–4,400T Bühler & Italpresse die-casting cells plus automated machining equipment, delivering one-stop services from mold design and material R&D to finished castings.Braking Systems Division: Specialized "Little Giant" for Autonomous Driving ChassisThe division supplies automatic slack adjusters, air disc brakes and brake chambers for BYD, Yutong, King Long and other commercial vehicle OEMs. Partnered with Japan’s Nabtesco, Heli co-develops NEV electric air compressors and the world’s first L5 autonomous steer-by-wire system for heavy-duty trucks, realizing cross-divisional technical synergy among molds, castings and chassis components.Global Layout & Standard CertificationsWith manufacturing and R&D hubs in Ningbo Xiangshan and Nanjing, Heli holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and CNAS laboratory certifications. Its vision is to lead mega casting, lightweighting and sustainable manufacturing worldwide.Throughout the 4-day exhibition (July 1–4, No.333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District), Heli’s technical team offers on-site one-on-one consultations and customized solutions for integrated die casting, lightweight materials and commercial vehicle chassis. The concurrent 17th ISTMA World Congress brings together global mold elites. All industry professionals are welcome to visit Heli’s booth for cooperation talks, to jointly seize opportunities in new energy lightweight and mega casting sectors and advance high-quality global development of China’s precision mold industry.

Recently, the domestic precision die-casting mold manufacturing industry has witnessed dual breakthroughs in technological innovation and production capacity upgrading. A variety of standardized, high-precision and long-service-life forming toolings have been put into mass production. Covering core categories including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, and supported by auxiliary toolings such as Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, a full-process and multi-scenario metal forming manufacturing system has been established, effectively driving cost reduction, efficiency improvement and quality upgrading in downstream industries including automobile, aerospace, high-end hardware and new energy equipment.   As the core basic tooling for precision metal forming, the Die Casting Die serves as the key carrier for high-pressure die-casting processes. Adopting high-strength mold steel materials, precision cavity design and mature heat treatment processes, it can withstand the impact of molten metal under high pressure and high speed. Capable of mass-producing aluminum alloy, zinc alloy and other metal parts with accurate dimensions and high consistency, it is the most widely used core mold type in industrial mass production, meeting the demands for large-scale and standardized production of high-precision parts.   Segmented mold categories achieve precise adaptation to diverse production scenarios and process requirements. The Gravity Die Casting Mold fills the mold cavity by virtue of the self-weight of molten metal. Featuring a simple structure, controllable production cost and strong adaptability, it is mostly applied to the production of small and medium batches of hardware accessories, construction machinery castings and decorative metal components. With outstanding practicality and economical efficiency, it perfectly fits the flexible production needs of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. In contrast, the Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold adopts a low-pressure stable filling process, which effectively reduces casting defects such as pores and shrinkage porosity. Castings produced by this mold feature dense structure, excellent mechanical properties and high material utilization rate. It is mainly used for the production of high-end precision castings including aerospace structural parts, automotive wheel hubs and new energy equipment shells, acting as a crucial tooling for high-end lightweight manufacturing.   In addition to die-casting molds, the Hot Stamping Die, as the core tooling for thermal forming, focuses on the high-temperature stamping and forming process of metal sheets. It realizes high-precision shaping through accurate temperature control and high-pressure molding, and can process high-strength and high-hardness metal sheet components. Widely applied to automotive body structural parts, precision mechanical sheet metal parts and other products, it fills the gap of traditional die-casting processes in sheet metal forming and improves the process layout of precision metal forming.   The implementation of high-quality forming processes relies on the coordination and empowerment of supporting toolings. As standardized templates for molding production lines, Patterns for Molding Line can unify mold installation benchmarks, calibrate forming accuracy and adapt to automated assembly line operations. They effectively improve production line compatibility and operational stability, greatly reduce the time consumed by mold debugging and replacement, and significantly boost overall production efficiency. Core Boxes are special toolings for forming casting sand cores and cavity cores. They can accurately shape the complex inner cavity structures of castings, solve the forming difficulties of special-shaped, hollow and complex-structure castings, greatly expand the design and production boundaries of die-casting products, and enable the mass production of precision castings with complex structures.   Industry experts stated that the high-end manufacturing industry is developing rapidly towards precision, intelligence and customization. As the "mother of industry", molds determine the quality of downstream products and the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in terms of category completeness, precision level and service life. The iterative upgrading and application of this full range of mold toolings has realized full coverage of multiple processes including high-pressure die casting, gravity die casting, low-pressure die casting and hot stamping. Supported by the complete supporting system of molding line templates and core boxes, it has formed a full-process process closed loop from mold forming and core manufacturing to assembly line mass production.   In the future, with the in-depth development of intelligent mold manufacturing technology, various precision forming toolings will be further upgraded towards higher precision, longer service life, energy conservation and modularization. They will continuously empower core industries such as high-end equipment, new energy and automobile manufacturing, and promote the high-quality development of China’s precision die-casting manufacturing industry.

Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd., a nationally recognized high-end precision mold and component manufacturer and leading champion in China’s manufacturing sector, continues to set industry benchmarks in die-casting and automotive lightweight solutions. As the first Chinese listed company focused on die-casting, foundry, and hot stamping molds, the enterprise integrates independent R&D, intelligent production and global supply services, forging comprehensive strengths in core mould development, aluminum alloy component manufacturing and commercial vehicle braking systems, while fully covering key product categories including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes.     Boasting total assets exceeding RMB 2 billion and annual operating revenue of RMB 1 billion, Heli Technology has built three core business divisions to form a diversified and complementary industrial layout, achieving deep layout in new energy vehicle lightweighting, automotive core components and commercial vehicle safety systems. The company’s mould business, as its core advantageous sector, stands as China’s largest production base for cast molds, with a full range of high-precision mould product lines that cover mainstream manufacturing processes in the automotive industry.   In the high-end mould sector, Heli Technology delivers comprehensive customized manufacturing solutions. Its flagship Die Casting Die products adapt to high-efficiency and high-precision production scenarios of complete vehicle parts, supporting ultra-large die-casting production with 9000T clamping force and super-heavy moulds weighing over 150 tons. Complementing its die-casting product matrix are professional Gravity Die Casting Mold and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, which are widely applied in the production of high-stability automotive structural parts and powertrain components, meeting the stringent precision and durability requirements of mainstream automobile manufacturers. Meanwhile, the self-developed Hot Stamping Die empowers the lightweight forming of high-strength automotive steel parts, effectively optimizing vehicle body structure and reducing overall body weight.   To guarantee the overall precision and matching accuracy of mould equipment, the company independently develops and manufactures supporting Patterns for Molding Line and professional Core Boxes. The standardized and serialized molding line patterns ensure consistent production precision and efficient line switching for mass production, while high-precision core boxes effectively improve the molding quality and yield of complex castings, laying a solid foundation for stable and high-quality batch production of downstream components. This complete upstream and downstream mould supporting system distinguishes Heli Technology from peer manufacturers and wins wide recognition from global clients.   Backed by strong production and R&D capabilities, the company’s mould division achieves an annual output of over 700 sets of various high-end moulds, with 25% of products exported to global markets. It has become a strategic supplier to international industry giants including NEMAK, MAGNA and KPSNC, and its mould products are widely used in supporting models of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, BYD and other well-known automobile brands. In terms of R&D investment, Heli Technology has built a professional R&D team of more than 80 experts including professors and PhDs, carrying out in-depth industry-university cooperation with top universities such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University to tackle key lightweight manufacturing technologies. The company invests RMB 20 million in annual R&D funds and holds more than 30 authorized patents, continuously iterating and upgrading mould technology and product performance.   In terms of production guarantee, Heli Technology is equipped with 75 international advanced precision processing equipment including DMG MORI and GROB, and owns a 3,500-square-meter constant-temperature precision workshop. The digital PLM/MES management system realizes full-process intelligent control from mould design, processing to finished product inspection, ensuring micron-level precision of high-end mould products and supporting the stable delivery of high-quality moulds and components.   Leveraging its core mould technology advantages, the company’s Aluminum Alloy Components Division further extends the industrial chain, mastering multi-process precision casting technologies including high-pressure, low-pressure, gravity die-casting and 3D printing. It focuses on the R&D and production of new energy vehicle powertrain components such as motor housings and battery trays, as well as body structural parts including shock towers and subframes. The independently developed patented HL-111 heat-treatment-free aluminum alloy and high-thermal-conductivity HL-211 aluminum alloy fill the industry gap in lightweight material performance. The division is equipped with 25 high-pressure die-casting units from Bühler and Italpresse (ranging from 400T to 4400T), as well as advanced automated casting and machining production lines, realizing large-scale and high-precision production of aluminum alloy components.   The company’s Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems Division, honored as a National "Little Giant" Enterprise, focuses on the R&D and manufacturing of commercial vehicle braking systems and industrial parts. Its core products include automatic slack adjusters (ASA), air disc brakes (ADB) and air brake chambers, serving mainstream OEMs such as BYD, Yutong and King Long. In addition, the division has established in-depth strategic cooperation with Japan’s Nabtesco, jointly developing new energy functional parts represented by electric air compressors (EAC), and participating in the R&D and application of the world’s first heavy-duty commercial vehicle L5-level autonomous driving steer-by-wire (SBW) system, leading the technological upgrade of the commercial vehicle intelligent braking industry.   At present, Heli Technology has built mature manufacturing and R&D centers in Xiangshan (Ningbo) and Nanjing, with a radiating global customer system. The company has passed IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 international system certifications and owns CNAS-certified laboratories, achieving standardized and standardized management in product quality, environmental protection and occupational safety.   Looking ahead, adhering to the development vision of leading the industry in mega casting, lightweighting and sustainable development, Ningbo Heli Technology will continue to deepen technological innovation in high-end moulds and lightweight components, empower the iterative upgrading of the global automobile manufacturing industry with high-quality products and professional solutions, and strive to become a long-term trusted core partner in the new energy and lightweight manufacturing fields.   About Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd.Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading national high-end precision mold and component manufacturer and a listed enterprise specializing in die-casting, foundry and hot stamping molds. With three core business segments covering high-end moulds, aluminum alloy lightweight components and commercial vehicle braking systems, the company focuses on technological innovation and industrial upgrading, providing high-reliability, high-precision manufacturing solutions for global new energy vehicles and traditional automobile industries.

Driven by the rapid expansion of high-end manufacturing industries such as new energy vehicles, energy storage equipment, and industrial robots, the global die-casting mold industry is embracing an upgrading wave of refinement, diversification and high-end development. In 2026, the domestic die-casting market continues to grow in scale, with precision molding and lightweight manufacturing becoming core market demands. Customized and professional mold products are constantly iterating and upgrading. Among them, Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, as six core supporting products, form the core system of the entire die-casting production process, driving dual breakthroughs in production precision and capacity efficiency across the industry.   As the fundamental core equipment of the die-casting industry, Die Casting Die serves as the key carrier for high-pressure die-casting processes and is widely applied in mainstream fields including automotive integrated die-cast parts, energy storage inverter housings, and 3C precision structural components.     Adopting new hot-work die steel materials and AI mold flow simulation technology, the new-generation die casting dies support micron-level precision control, with cavity precision error controlled within ±0.015mm. They effectively solve common production defects such as flash, deformation and dimensional deviation, greatly improve the yield of castings, adapt to the mass production working conditions of super-large die-casting machines, and have become essential equipment for high-end die-casting production.   To address the production pain points of large, thick-walled and high-strength castings, Gravity Die Casting Mold features outstanding process stability, low mold wear and high casting compactness, and is widely used in automotive parts, hardware machinery, aviation accessories and other fields. Compared with high-pressure die casting processes, gravity die casting molds require no high-pressure impact and enable metal liquid filling by gravity. This design minimizes structural wear and extends mold service life. Capable of mass-producing large-volume and low-complexity precision castings, they perfectly meet the manufacturing requirements of construction machinery parts and new energy equipment brackets, filling the technical gap in the molding of medium and large-sized castings.   In the field of metal lightweight molding and high-strength plate processing, Hot Stamping Die has become a pivotal equipment for industrial upgrading. At present, hot forming processes for high-strength steel and aluminum alloy are widely adopted for new energy vehicle body structures, safety protection components and high-end equipment frames. Hot stamping dies realize rapid shaping and precise cooling and sizing of high-temperature plates, effectively improving the strength and dimensional stability of workpieces. With the popularization of integrated molding technology, hot stamping dies have been continuously optimized in cooling systems and cavity structures, which significantly reduce workpiece springback and help automobile manufacturers achieve the dual production goals of lightweight and high-rigidity vehicle bodies, leading to a continuous growth in market demand.   For the production scenarios of thin-walled, complex castings with high sealing requirements, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold presents unique technical advantages. The low-pressure die-casting process features stable pressure and uniform filling. Matched with dedicated low-pressure die casting molds, it produces aluminum-magnesium alloy castings with fewer pores, higher toughness and higher precision, which are widely used in high-end fields such as automobile wheel hubs, engine housings and energy storage equipment sealing parts. Industry data in 2026 shows that the market growth rate of high-precision low-pressure die casting molds far exceeds that of traditional molds, making them one of the core equipments for manufacturing new energy supporting castings.   The efficient operation of a complete die-casting production line relies on the support of standardized pre-production supporting equipment. Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, as core prefabrication components for die-casting molding, directly determine the molding precision and structural integrity of castings. Serving as the process benchmark for the entire die-casting production line, patterns for molding line can accurately replicate product structures, optimize gating and cooling layouts, predict potential production defects in advance, and optimize production line adaptation schemes through digital simulation, thereby greatly reducing mold testing costs and production losses. Core boxes are specialized in molding sand cores and hollow structures of castings, enabling the precise fabrication of various complex special-shaped inner cavities and solving the molding challenges of hollow and special-shaped cavity castings. They form a technological complement with various die casting dies and hot stamping dies, building a full-dimensional molding and manufacturing system.   Industry experts stated that the die-casting mold industry has moved beyond single-category competition in 2026 and entered a new stage of multi-category collaboration, full-process adaptation and high-precision intelligent manufacturing. The technological upgrading and iteration of full-series products, including basic die casting dies, gravity and low-pressure die casting molds, high-end hot stamping dies, as well as pre-production supporting equipment such as patterns for molding line and core boxes, continuously drive the die-casting industry toward green, intelligent and high-end transformation. With the continuous boom of emerging tracks including new energy, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots, the customized demand for various precision molds will maintain steady growth. Relying on accumulated technical experience and cost advantages, domestic mold enterprises will further expand the space for domestic substitution and lead the new pattern of global die-casting mold industry development.

With the in-depth upgrading of downstream industries such as new energy vehicles, high-end 3C electronics and intelligent equipment toward lightweight, precision and high-efficiency development, the global die casting mold industry has ushered in a new wave of technological innovation and production capacity upgrading. As the core carrier of die casting forming, molds are evolving with refined processes, diversified categories and upgraded precision, forming a diversified and professional mold product system that continuously empowers the entire precision casting industrial chain. At present, the mainstream high-end product matrix in the industry fully covers Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line andCore Boxes. This full range of core mold products comprehensively adapts to die casting production scenarios with different materials, working conditions and mass production requirements.     As a universal core equipment for die casting production, the Die Casting Die features high precision, excellent wear resistance and strong adaptability. It is widely used in the mass production of various alloy parts including aluminum, zinc and magnesium alloys, serving as the fundamental core mold for manufacturing new energy structural parts, consumer electronic shells and industrial hardware accessories. Adopting advanced CNC finishing, mirror polishing and vacuum heat treatment technologies, the new-generation die casting dies effectively solve common industry pain points of traditional molded products, such as excessive burrs, dimensional deviations and short service life. They greatly improve product forming accuracy and production stability, perfectly meeting the operational needs of modern standardized and large-scale die casting production lines.   The Gravity Die Casting Mold presents unique process advantages in the production of large, thick-walled and structurally complex castings. Based on the gravity natural pouring forming principle, this type of mold features a scientific structural design, high compression resistance and stable forming performance. It can effectively avoid defects such as pores and shrinkage cavities generated in high-pressure die casting, making it particularly suitable for manufacturing high-strength and high-tightness workpieces including automotive chassis parts, large mechanical castings and hydraulic components. Compared with traditional molds, gravity die casting molds significantly reduce internal defects of castings and improve their mechanical properties. Balancing cost performance and product quality, they have become the preferred equipment for producing medium and large-scale precision castings.   In the field of deep metal forming processing, the Hot Stamping Die serves as a key tooling for high-end metal component forming. Focusing on the forming demands of high-strength steel and aluminum alloy lightweight components, hot stamping dies are made of high-temperature resistant and high-strength mold steel, equipped with precise temperature control and cooling systems. They enable integrated operations of high-temperature heating, rapid stamping and precise shaping for metal sheets. Widely applied in new energy vehicle body structural parts, aerospace precision components and high-end home appliance hardware, these dies ensure molded products with high strength, high precision and high flatness, complying with the strict quality standards of the high-end manufacturing industry.   To meet the lightweight production demands for thin-walled, complex and high-quality castings, the Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold has become a core product for industrial lightweight upgrading thanks to its low-pressure, low-speed, smooth filling and dense forming characteristics. Featuring uniform mold filling and excellent exhaust performance, low-pressure die casting molds produce castings with no pores, dense structure and higher toughness. They are especially ideal for manufacturing thin-walled and complex parts such as aluminum alloy wheels, automotive shells and precision instrument components. Aligning with the current lightweight and green development trend of the manufacturing industry, the molds effectively help downstream enterprises reduce material loss and improve product qualification rates.   The efficient operation of a complete die casting production line relies on the accurate support of supporting toolings. Among them, Patterns for Molding Line are core supporting equipment for automatic molding production lines. With standardized and modular mold design, they realize rapid molding and accurate replication of sand molds, adapting to the continuous and large-scale production of automatic molding lines. These patterns greatly improve molding efficiency and sand mold accuracy, ensure the stability and consistency of subsequent die casting processes, and act as a key supporting module for full-process automatic die casting production. Meanwhile, Core Boxes, as special molds for sand core forming, can precisely manufacture sand cores with various complex structures. They perfectly adapt to the forming requirements of special-shaped, hollow and complex inner cavity castings, effectively solving the difficulties in molding complex inner cavities and insufficient precision. They expand the structural design possibilities of die-cast products and broaden the application boundaries of die casting processes.   Industry insiders state that the die casting mold industry has moved beyond single-category competition and entered an era of comprehensive strength competition featuring full product range, high precision and customized solutions. The coordinated development of a complete product system, including basic Die Casting Dies, process-specialized Gravity Die Casting Molds and Low-Pressure Die Casting Molds, deep-processing Hot Stamping Dies, as well as production line supporting Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, has formed a complete die casting and forming equipment system. In the future, with the in-depth integration of intelligent manufacturing and automation technologies, die casting mold enterprises will continuously focus on technological innovation, precision upgrading and energy efficiency improvement.     By further optimizing the performance of full-range molds, they will provide solid technical support for the high-quality development of core industries including high-end equipment, new energy and automobile manufacturing.

Driven by the growing demand for lightweight products in new energy vehicles, high-end consumer electronics and intelligent equipment in 2026, the global die-casting industry chain is advancing rapidly toward high precision, high efficiency, multi-scenario adaptability and intelligence. As core equipment for casting production, various forming molds have accelerated technological iteration. A full range of upgraded equipment including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes has achieved technological upgrading and scenario expansion, thoroughly solving the industry pain points of traditional forming processes such as insufficient precision, high loss and weak adaptability, and helping the die-casting manufacturing industry achieve dual breakthroughs in quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, low carbon and environmental protection.   As the most widely used basic equipment in the die-casting industry, Die Casting Die has embraced micron-level precision innovation. With the popularization of integrated die-casting technology, the industry has put forward stringent requirements on mold tolerance, service life and stability. Leading manufacturing enterprises have optimized mold materials and upgraded mold flow simulation systems, reducing the mold fitting tolerance to the 0.02mm level and extending the mold service life to over one million cycles. Fully adaptable to the high-speed mass production of lightweight materials such as aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy, these molds are widely applied in core fields including automotive structural parts, 5G communication accessories and smart home components, serving as a core pillar for high-end die-casting production.   Gravity Die Casting Mold has completed technological optimization and upgrading for the production of large, thick-walled castings with high compactness requirements. Compared with traditional molds, the upgraded gravity die casting mold adopts self-optimized gating and cooling system designs, which effectively eliminate casting defects such as porosity, shrinkage porosity and deformation. It requires no complicated post-processing procedures, significantly cutting production costs and shortening production cycles. Featuring stable forming, low consumption and high adaptability, such molds are ideal for the mass production of heavy-duty components such as automotive chassis parts and large mechanical castings, filling the market gap in low-cost mass production of medium and large-sized precision castings.   In the field of lightweight metal forming, Hot Stamping Die has become a key driver for industrial upgrading. As new energy vehicles have soaring demands for lightweight and high-strength vehicle bodies, hot stamping has become a mainstream process for forming ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight alloys. The newly upgraded hot stamping die integrates intelligent temperature control and precise pressing systems, enabling rapid forming and accurate shaping of high-temperature plates. It effectively improves the strength and dimensional accuracy of workpieces and solves the problems of cracking and rebound deformation common in traditional stamping processes. Currently, it has been widely used in the production of core safety components for new energy vehicles, including car doors, roofs and anti-collision beams.   Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold continues to expand its market share in the precision thin-walled casting sector that requires extremely high air tightness and safety. Adopting a low-pressure, uniform and steady filling process, the optimized special molds minimize the oxidation of molten metal and ensure uniform internal structure and smooth surface finish of castings. These molds are widely used in the production of high-end products such as automotive wheel hubs, engine housings and precision hydraulic parts, fully meeting the stringent standards for air tightness and stability of castings in high-end equipment manufacturing.   The supporting upgrade of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes has become a key link in the quality improvement and intelligent transformation of entire casting production lines. As the core tooling of automated molding production lines, patterns for molding line feature optimized structure and modular design, adapting to high-speed cyclic operation of automated assembly lines. They effectively improve the efficiency and consistency of sand molding and avoid dimensional deviations caused by manual operation. Custom core boxes are precisely designed to meet the molding needs of various castings with complex inner cavities, enabling rapid fabrication of high-precision and structurally uniform sand cores. They work efficiently with various die-casting and molding molds to greatly enhance the forming accuracy and yield of complex castings. The complete set of upgraded equipment realizes full-process standardized operations for casting production, covering sand molding, sand core forming and die casting.   Industry experts state that the core competition focus of the die-casting mold industry in 2026 has shifted from single mold precision competition to comprehensive strength competition featuring full-category mold coordination, multi-process integration and intelligent adaptation. From general Die Casting Die to scenario-specific Gravity Die Casting Mold and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, lightweight forming-dedicated Hot Stamping Die, as well as production line supporting Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, the technological iteration of the full range of mold equipment has built a full-scenario forming system covering high, medium and low-end products as well as simple and complex castings.   In the future, with the continuous application of AI mold flow simulation, intelligent temperature control and new wear-resistant mold materials, various forming molds will further achieve long-service-life, low-energy-consumption and zero-defect mass production. They will continuously empower downstream industries such as new energy, high-end equipment and precision manufacturing, promoting the in-depth transformation of the global casting and die-casting industry toward high-end, intelligent and green development.

In 2026, the rapid iteration of downstream industries including new energy vehicles, high-end 3C electronics and intelligent equipment has continuously driven the in-depth transformation of the die casting mold industry toward precision, integration and high efficiency. With the explosive growth of demand for lightweight manufacturing and continuous breakthroughs in various forming mold technologies, core forming equipment such as Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes have become crucial guarantees for stabilizing casting quality, improving production efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs, helping the die casting industry build a full-chain intelligent production system.   As the core basic equipment of the die casting industry, Die Casting Die has achieved leapfrog technological upgrades in recent years. Currently, the industry has fully entered the era of micron-level precision manufacturing. High-end die casting dies can stably control the tolerance accuracy within ±0.02mm and serve a service life of over one million strokes, perfectly adapting to the forming needs of lightweight alloy materials such as aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy. They are widely applied in core fields including automotive structural parts, precision electronic components and new energy energy-storage parts. Supported by innovative technologies such as digital simulation, intelligent temperature control and high-vacuum sealing, advanced die casting dies effectively solve common industrial defects including porosity, deformation and insufficient strength of castings, greatly improving the yield of finished products. They serve as a core support for the popularization of integrated die casting technology and conform to the high-end and refined development trend of the die casting industry in 2026.   To meet the differentiated production needs of diverse forming processes, various segmented mold categories are continuously optimized and upgraded to accurately match versatile manufacturing scenarios. Among them, Gravity Die Casting Mold features stable structure and uniform forming, making it suitable for large and thick-walled castings. It dominates the production of medium and thick-walled castings such as automotive brackets, mechanical valve bodies and large hardware accessories. With continuously improved process maturity and production stability, it can meet the standardized production requirements of mass-produced castings with high toughness. In contrast, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold adopts a low-pressure and low-speed forming process with smooth mold filling and minimal gas entrapment. It is specially designed for high-quality and high-compactness castings including new energy vehicle wheel hubs, precision shells and aerospace lightweight parts. It effectively reduces internal defects of castings, enhances the fatigue resistance of products, and fully complies with the stringent quality standards of high-end manufacturing.   In the integrated metal forming production system, Hot Stamping Die enables efficient linkage between die casting and hot forming processes, serving as key equipment for the forming of high-strength alloy components. This type of mold is applicable to the rapid stamping and forming of high-temperature alloy plates, meeting the forming requirements for high strength and high hardness. It can realize the integrated forming of thin-walled high-strength components with complex curved surfaces, and is widely used in key fields such as automotive safety structural parts and rail transit accessories. It effectively compensates for the shortcomings of traditional die casting processes in the manufacturing of high-strength components and improves the process matrix of the high-precision metal forming industry.   An intelligent and standardized die casting production line relies heavily on the accurate support of auxiliary equipment. Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, as core supporting components of production lines, are the fundamental guarantee for consistent mass production. Patterns for Molding Line support rapid positioning, precise assembly and modular replacement of various main molds, greatly shortening the mold change cycle, improving the flexible production capacity of production lines, and solving industrial pain points such as long mold development cycles and difficult multi-process coordination. As special equipment for forming the inner cavities of castings, Core Boxes are optimized in structure and upgraded with wear-resistant processes. They can accurately replicate various complex inner cavity structures, ensure uniform dimensional accuracy and regular forming of casting inner cavities, comprehensively improve the forming precision of special-shaped castings, and provide solid support for the mass production of full-category castings.   Industry data shows that the domestic die casting market scale has exceeded 120 billion yuan in 2025. Driven by the implementation of new national standards and lightweight manufacturing policies in 2026, the market demand for high-end molds continues to rise. Industry experts state that the die casting mold industry will further focus on three core development directions: multi-process integration, intelligent iteration and green energy conservation. It will promote the collaborative upgrading of mainstream mold types including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, as well as supporting equipment such as Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, so as to build a full-chain precision forming system. With the deepening of industrial chain collaborative innovation, domestic high-end molds will accelerate the substitution of imported products, boosting the high-end, intelligent and international development of China’s die casting manufacturing industry.

Recently, the domestic precision mold manufacturing industry has witnessed a boom in technological innovation and production capacity upgrading. Various high-end forming molds and casting tooling have been continuously optimized and iterated. Core mold categories including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold have achieved multiple breakthroughs in process accuracy, service life and adaptability. Supported by the matching system of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, these molds comprehensively facilitate the high-efficiency, high-precision and low-cost large-scale production in automotive, new energy, precision machinery, aviation parts and other fields, driving the domestic metal forming manufacturing industry toward high-end, refined and intelligent development.   As the core carrier of metal forming processes, the Die Casting Die serves as the key equipment for die casting production. Featuring high strength, excellent heat resistance and superior wear resistance, it is applicable to the high-pressure forming processing of various non-ferrous metals such as aluminum alloy, zinc alloy and magnesium alloy. It can stably produce precision parts with complex structures, accurate dimensions and smooth surfaces, making it an indispensable core mold type in the modern die casting industry. With the continuous upgrading of downstream high-end manufacturing demands, the accuracy shortcomings of traditional die casting dies have become prominent. Industry enterprises have continuously optimized the mold runner, cooling system and exhaust structure, effectively solving common casting quality defects including porosity, shrinkage porosity and deformation, and greatly improving product qualification rate and production stability.   In the segmented metal forming tracks, Gravity Die Casting Mold and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold occupy the core market for the production of medium and large-sized, high-strength castings with their differentiated process advantages. The Gravity Die Casting Mold adopts the gravity natural filling principle, featuring a simple structure, low operation and maintenance cost and high reusability. The molten metal fills the mold steadily, which effectively avoids turbulence and gas entrapment. The finished castings boast dense internal structure and stable mechanical properties, and are widely used in the mass production of medium and large-sized parts such as mechanical shells, hardware accessories and automotive brackets. In contrast, the Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold adopts a low-pressure uniform filling process with controllable and balanced pressure, resulting in fewer forming defects, better toughness and higher accuracy of finished products. It is suitable for the production of high-quality castings including new energy vehicle shells and precision instrument accessories, fully meeting the stringent standards of high-end manufacturing for lightweight and high-reliability parts.   In addition to the iterative upgrading of die casting molds, the Hot Stamping Die, as the core tooling for metal hot forming, has also completed technological optimization and upgrading. Adapted to the high-temperature stamping and forming process of metal sheets, it realizes one-time forming of high-strength steel and aluminum alloy sheets through precise temperature control and high-strength mold structure design. It effectively improves the forming accuracy and structural strength of metal sheets, and is widely applied in the processing of automotive body structural parts and high-strength engineering machinery parts. It makes up for the shortcomings of traditional cold stamping technology which cannot form complex high-strength components, enriching the process system of metal forming.   A complete precision forming production line relies on the coordination and empowerment of supporting tooling, among which Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes are key supporting facilities that ensure standardized and refined mold production. As dedicated mold models for forming lines, Patterns for Molding Line provide standardized forming benchmarks for various die casting and stamping molds, unify production line process parameters, and realize rapid mold assembly, precise positioning and batch replication. They effectively improve the adaptability and universality of production lines, reduce mold change and commissioning costs, and greatly enhance production circulation efficiency. Core Boxes are mainly used for the standardized manufacturing of sand cores and mud cores in casting processes. The accuracy of core boxes directly determines the forming precision of the inner cavity structure of castings. They can accurately match the forming requirements of various die casting molds and gravity casting molds, solve the industry pain points of high difficulty and large dimensional deviation in forming castings with complex inner cavities, and fully guarantee the overall forming quality of castings.   Industry experts stated that current manufacturing competition is increasingly focused on the competition of core precision mold technologies. The full-category mold system covering die casting, hot stamping and casting forming serves as a core support for the manufacturing industry to improve quality and efficiency. The iterative upgrading of this full-series mold technology realizes the in-depth adaptation of mainstream molds including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold with supporting tooling of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, building a full-process precision forming solution covering multiple processes and scenarios. In the future, mold manufacturing enterprises will continue to deepen process research and development, combine intelligent production technologies, continuously optimize mold accuracy, service life and adaptability, and lay a solid foundation for the high-quality development of core industries such as high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy and automotive industry.

A leading national high-end precision mold and component manufacturer and industrial champion in China’s manufacturing sector, Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd. continues to consolidate its market advantages in new energy vehicle (NEV) lightweighting and precision manufacturing. As China’s first listed company focused on die-casting, foundry, and hot stamping molds, the enterprise integrates independent R&D, intelligent production and full-scenario product solutions, covering core products such as Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, supporting customized production of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, and serving global mainstream automotive and commercial vehicle brands.   Boasting total assets exceeding RMB 2 billion and annual revenue of RMB 1 billion, Heli Technology has built three core business segments: Mold, Aluminum Alloy Components, and Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems, forming a complete industrial chain layout from high-precision mold development and lightweight component manufacturing to commercial vehicle core braking parts supply. Its production and R&D bases located in Ningbo Xiangshan and Nanjing lay a solid foundation for large-scale, high-precision and intelligent manufacturing.   The company’s Mold Division stands out as China’s largest production base for casting molds, specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of a full range of precision mold products. Its core product matrix includes high-performance Die Casting Die for high-pressure die-casting processes, durable Gravity Die Casting Mold tailored for gravity casting production, stable Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold adapted to low-pressure casting scenarios, and high-precision Hot Stamping Die for automotive body hot stamping forming. Meanwhile, the division supports the design and production of professional Patterns for Molding Line and customized Core Boxes, fully meeting the differentiated and high-precision production needs of automotive lightweight parts.   Backed by strong production and R&D capabilities, the Mold Division achieves an annual output of over 700 sets of various precision molds, with 25% of products exported overseas. It is capable of manufacturing super-large molds matching 9000T clamping force and ultra-heavy molds weighing more than 150 tons. The company has assembled a professional R&D team of over 80 experts including professors and PhDs, and carries out in-depth industry-university cooperation with top institutions such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University to iterate and upgrade lightweight manufacturing technologies. With annual R&D investment of RMB 20 million and more than 30 authorized patents, Heli Technology maintains continuous technological innovation momentum. Equipped with 75 high-end precision processing equipment from DMG MORI and GROB, as well as a 3,500-square-meter constant-temperature precision workshop, the company adopts digital PLM/MES management systems to realize full-process precise control of mold production, winning long-term strategic supplier qualifications from global industry giants including NEMAK, MAGNA and KPSNC. Its molds are widely applied in mass-produced vehicles of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, BYD and other well-known brands.   Complementary to the mold business, the Aluminum Alloy Components Division relies on multi-process precision casting technologies including high-pressure, low-pressure, gravity die-casting and 3D printing to produce complex and high-performance aluminum lightweight parts. Focusing on NEV powertrain and body structural components, the division’s core products cover motor housings, battery trays, shock towers and subframes. It has independently developed proprietary heat-treatment-free aluminum alloy materials represented by patented HL-111 high-elongation alloy and HL-211 high-thermal-conductivity alloy, breaking through material performance bottlenecks in lightweight manufacturing. The production base is equipped with 25 advanced die-casting units ranging from 400T to 4400T imported from Bühler and Italpresse, as well as automated low-pressure, gravity casting lines and intelligent machining centers, ensuring high-efficiency and high-quality mass production of aluminum components.   The Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems Division, a recognized National "Little Giant" Enterprise of China, focuses on the R&D and production of commercial vehicle braking system parts and industrial components. Its main products include automatic slack adjusters (ASA), air disc brakes (ADB) and air brake chambers, which are supplied to mainstream OEMs such as BYD, Yutong and King Long. In terms of technological layout, the division has established in-depth strategic cooperation with Japan’s Nabtesco to jointly develop and manufacture new energy functional parts represented by electric air compressors (EAC). Furthermore, the two parties are deeply involved in the R&D and iteration of the world’s first heavy-duty commercial vehicle L5-level autonomous driving steer-by-wire (SBW) system, leading the technological upgrading of commercial vehicle intelligent driving.   In terms of quality management and system certification, Heli Technology has obtained authoritative certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and owns a CNAS-certified professional laboratory, realizing standardized and normalized quality control throughout R&D, production and testing. Looking ahead, the company will continue to focus on mega casting technology, automotive lightweighting and sustainable manufacturing, further empowering the high-quality development of the global new energy automobile industry with full-chain mold and component innovation capabilities.   About Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd.Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd. is a national high-end precision mold and component manufacturing champion enterprise. Specializing in the R&D and production of die-casting, foundry and hot stamping molds, automotive lightweight aluminum components and commercial vehicle braking systems, the company provides reliable, high-efficiency and customized lightweight solution services for global new energy and traditional automotive industries.

Against the backdrop of accelerated transformation of the global manufacturing industry toward lightweight, precision and efficient development, die-casting forming technology, as a core manufacturing process for high-end parts and components, is widely applied in new energy vehicles, aerospace, smart home appliances, precision hardware and other key fields. The technological innovation and iteration of various professional mold equipment have become a core driving force for industrial quality and efficiency improvement. Recently, domestic mold manufacturers have continued to deepen R&D and technological innovation, realizing process upgrades for a full range of mold products including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold. Meanwhile, they have optimized the supporting systems of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, comprehensively improving the precision, efficiency and stability of die-casting forming and facilitating the high-end upgrading of the industrial chain.   As the core basic equipment of the die-casting industry, theDie Casting Die serves as a key carrier for metal melt forming. Its precision, wear resistance and heat dissipation performance directly determine the quality of finished castings. Adopting new material applications and intelligent processing technologies, the new-generation die casting dies are manufactured with high-hardness special mold steel and integrated precision processing technology. They effectively solve the industrial pain points of traditional molds such as easy wear, deformation and short service life. Capable of high-speed forming production of various alloys including aluminum, zinc and magnesium alloys, these molds meet the stringent production standards for high-end products such as new energy vehicle structural parts and precision electronic accessories, greatly reducing enterprises’ production costs and improving mass production stability.   To meet the differentiated production needs of diverse scenarios, enterprises have completed technological optimization of various special molds. Among them, the Gravity Die Casting Mold is specialized in the production of large-scale, thick-walled and high-strength castings. Based on the gravity natural pouring forming principle, it optimizes the mold runner and exhaust structure, effectively reducing defects such as pores and shrinkage porosity in castings, and significantly improving the compactness and mechanical properties of large industrial parts. It is widely used in the manufacturing of construction machinery and large auto parts. In contrast, the Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold focuses on the production of thin-walled, high-precision and lightweight castings. Leveraging the technological advantages of stable low-pressure filling and exclusive mold structure design, it delivers a more stable forming process and higher finished product qualification rate. It is perfectly suitable for the production of new energy vehicle wheel hubs, power battery shells, aerospace precision lightweight parts, aligning with the mainstream lightweight development trend of the modern manufacturing industry.   In the field of precision forming and surface modification, technological breakthroughs of Hot Stamping Die have provided brand-new support for the forming of high-end parts and components. Adapted to metal hot stamping forming processes, these molds realize integrated operations of precise temperature control and high-pressure shaping, enabling precision forming of high-strength steel plates and lightweight alloy plates. The formed products feature high strength, accurate dimensions and excellent surface flatness, which are widely applied in the finish machining of automobile body structural parts, high-end hardware decorative parts and precision instrument accessories. They effectively make up for the shortcomings of traditional die-casting processes in the forming of high-strength plates.   The efficient operation of the entire die-casting production line relies on the collaborative empowerment of the supporting tooling system. As the core basis for standardized and modular layout of production lines, Patterns for Molding Line enable enterprises to optimize model parameters and unify forming standards, realizing adaptive compatibility of multiple types of molds. This allows the production line to quickly switch production tasks of different specifications and processes, greatly enhancing the flexible production capacity and adapting to the current market demand for multi-variety, small-batch and customized production. Meanwhile, the upgraded supporting Core Boxes are structurally optimized for the internal cavity forming needs of castings, which accurately match the core assembly requirements of various die casting dies. They effectively improve the dimensional accuracy and forming regularity of casting internal cavities, and thoroughly solve the industrial difficulties of high forming difficulty and numerous defects in complex internal cavity castings.   Industry data shows that the global die-casting mold market scale continues to grow steadily. With the accelerated upgrading of high-end manufacturing industries, the market demand for high-precision, long-service-life and intelligent die-casting molds keeps rising. Industry experts state that the die-casting mold industry will continue to focus on new material R&D, process optimization and complete equipment upgrading in the future. It will promote the high-end iteration of core products including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die andLow-Pressure Die Casting Mold, and continuously optimize the standardized system of Patterns for Molding Line and the supporting processes of Core Boxes. This will drive the in-depth upgrading of the die-casting forming industry toward precision, intelligence and green development, and build a solid core equipment foundation for the development of the global high-end manufacturing industry.

Against the backdrop of increasing demands for efficiency, precision, and lightweight solutions in industrial manufacturing, core toolings such as Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line, and Core Boxes have become key enablers for product quality and production efficiency. Recently, several leading mold and tooling manufacturers announced integrated production line solutions combining the above technologies, drawing widespread industry attention.With the rapidly growing demand for new energy vehicles, aerospace components, and complex mechanical parts, precision forming technologies are undergoing a new wave of transformation. On a newly unveiled smart production line by a top industry player, Die Casting Die has achieved breakthroughs in thin-walled aluminum and magnesium alloy parts, thanks to its excellent dimensional stability and high cycle efficiency. Meanwhile, Gravity Die Casting Mold remains irreplaceable in the production of medium-to-large structural castings due to its smooth metal filling and low porosity characteristics.   To meet the forming requirements of ultra-high-strength steel sheets, Hot Stamping Die technology—through in-die quenching—significantly improves tensile strength while suppressing springback deformation, making it the standard for automotive body safety structures. For complex castings such as wheel hubs and pump bodies, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold combines low-pressure filling with high-pressure solidification to achieve dense microstructures and near-net shape results.   In batch production on molding lines, Patterns for Molding Line—as the core patterns for sand casting—work alongside high-precision Core Boxes to rapidly generate complex internal cavities and flow channels, greatly reducing cycle times and scrap rates. According to a plant manager, the newly introduced fully automated molding line integrates these patterns, molds, and core boxes, enabling flexible changeovers across multiple product types and small batches, increasing overall efficiency by more than 30%.Experts suggest that in the future, die and mold manufacturers will increasingly focus on multi-process synergy, tooling standardization, and intelligent process monitoring. From Die Casting Die to Core Boxes, each type of tooling will further unlock its manufacturing potential, supported by digital simulation and high-precision machining technologies. It is foreseeable that companies mastering these key molds, patterns, and core boxes will hold a central competitive advantage in the upcoming restructuring of global supply chains.Conclusion:From high-pressure die casting to gravity casting, from hot stamping to low-pressure die casting, and to the fine coordination of patterns for molding lines and core boxes, modern manufacturing is moving toward a more efficient and greener future through the deep integration of these precision toolings. Continued attention to technological advancements in this field will bring new innovation opportunities across the upstream and downstream of the industry chain.

In 2026, the global die casting manufacturing industry is undergoing in-depth reforms toward lightweighting, precision and high efficiency. The explosive growth of downstream industries including new energy vehicles, high-end equipment and smart electronics has continuously driven up market demand for high-end molds. With the rapid breakthroughs in domestic mold manufacturing technology, various forming mold products continue to iterate. Core mold categories such as Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes have achieved comprehensive upgrades, becoming core driving forces for quality and efficiency improvement as well as accelerated domestic substitution in the die casting industrial chain.   As the core basic equipment of the die casting industry, the Die Casting Die serves as the key carrier for the forming of various metal castings. Its precision, strength and service life directly determine the quality and production yield of castings. Currently, the industry is stepping out of the traditional extensive manufacturing mode and advancing toward integrated large-scale design, high precision and long service life. It adapts to the diversified production needs of integrated die-cast parts for new energy vehicles, precision electronic structural parts and industrial equipment accessories. As a core R&D and mass-production product of mold enterprises, it has driven a substantial year-on-year growth in the industry’s output value in the first quarter, hitting a new high in growth rate in recent years.   Segmented die casting molds have been precisely optimized to adapt to casting production scenarios with different materials and processes. Among them, theGravity Die Casting Mold features stable structure, uniform forming and outstanding cost performance. It is widely used in the production of large-scale conventional aluminum alloy and zinc alloy castings and plays a vital role in the manufacturing of construction machinery and general mechanical parts. In contrast, the Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold adopts a low-pressure and slow forming process, delivering castings with fewer pores and higher toughness. It perfectly meets the production requirements of high-precision load-bearing castings such as new energy vehicle wheel hubs and housings, effectively solving the industry pain point of insufficient compactness in high-end castings and greatly improving the qualification rate of premium cast products.   In addition to core die casting molds, supporting forming molds have also completed technological innovation. The Hot Stamping Die is dedicated to high-temperature metal sheet forming processes. With excellent high-temperature resistance, high rigidity and high forming precision, it is suitable for stamping and forming of high-strength steel and aluminum alloy sheets for automotive lightweighting, acting as essential equipment for the production of automotive body structural parts and precision sheet metal parts, and fully aligning with the lightweight upgrading trend of the manufacturing industry. In standardized and large-scale production of automated production lines, Patterns for Molding Line play a key role in standardized shaping, process replication and batch calibration. They unify mold parameters on production lines, ensure consistent precision of multi-batch products, effectively shorten mold commissioning cycles, reduce production losses, and provide solid standardized support for automated forming production lines.   Meanwhile, the precision upgrade of Core Boxes, the core supporting equipment for the forming of inner casting cavities, has filled the gap in the production of complex castings. For castings with special-shaped structures and hollow cavities, high-precision core boxes can accurately form sand cores and metal cores, perfectly matching the forming processes of various die casting and stamping molds. They solve the problems of high forming difficulty and large dimensional deviation of complex inner cavity castings, greatly expand the application scenarios of mold products, and help enterprises realize the integrated production of diversified and high-precision castings.   Industry experts stated that the core competitiveness of the die casting mold industry in 2026 has shifted from single mold manufacturing to full-category mold supporting and full-scenario process adaptation. A complete mold product system covering general Die Casting Die, process-specialized Gravity Die Casting Mold and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, process-supporting Hot Stamping Die, standardized Patterns for Molding Line, and high-precision forming Core Boxes has built a full-process forming system for the die casting industry.   At present, domestic mold enterprises continue to deepen technological research and development, and continuously optimize mold materials, processing techniques and structural designs, achieving improved precision, extended service life and enhanced adaptability for the full range of mold products. As the localization process of high-end molds accelerates, full-category precision molds not only meet the demand for high-end manufacturing in China but also are exported to overseas markets in batches. This enables China’s die casting mold industry to continuously capture more shares in the global high-end market and promotes the steady advancement of the entire die casting manufacturing industry toward intelligence, high-end development and internationalization.

In 2026, the rapid development of global high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy vehicles, precision electronics and other industries has driven the die-casting mold industry to embrace a brand-new development cycle of quality and efficiency improvement. With the explosive growth of manufacturing demands for lightweight, precision and high-efficiency production, the iteration of core forming mold equipment has accelerated. As the core tool for metal forming, Die Casting Die has become a key driver for the high-end and localized upgrading of the industrial chain with its diversified and refined process matrix, empowering the industry to achieve leaps in production capacity and product quality.   At present, die-casting forming processes are increasingly specialized, and professional molds adapted to diverse production scenarios have formed a standardized and serialized system, fully covering core production links such as high and low-pressure casting, hot stamping forming, and assembly line mass production. Among them,Gravity Die Casting Mold features stable structure and uniform forming performance, and is suitable for manufacturing large-scale and thick-walled castings. It is widely applied in the production of auto parts, hardware machinery and engineering machinery components. This type of mold effectively reduces casting defects such as pores and shrinkage porosity, greatly improves the compactness of finished products, and serves as a core mold category for mass production of heavy industrial castings.   In the field of lightweight precision manufacturing, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold has become the preferred equipment for producing new energy vehicle chassis parts, aluminum alloy shells and precision auto components, thanks to its process characteristics of low pressure, low speed, smooth mold filling and low energy consumption. Compared with traditional die-casting processes, products formed by this mold have higher toughness and better air tightness, fully meeting the stringent requirements of the new energy industry for lightweight, high-strength and high-safety components. Aligning with the current green and low-carbon development trend of the manufacturing industry, it continues to witness a sustained surge in market demand.   Apart from liquid metal die-casting processes, Hot Stamping Die in the solid forming sector is also a core piece of equipment for high-end forming manufacturing. It is mainly used for hot forming processing of high-strength alloy sheets. Through the integrated processes of high-temperature heating, precision stamping and rapid cooling, it manufactures high-strength and high-precision lightweight structural parts. Widely applied in the production of new energy vehicle bodies, aerospace precision components and high-end home appliance structural parts, it effectively solves the industry pain points of difficult forming and insufficient precision of high-strength alloys, filling the market gap in high-end precision forming.   Large-scale and standardized mass production is the core key for the manufacturing industry to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes jointly build a complete supporting system for mass production. Patterns for Molding Line enable multi-station linkage and automatic continuous production, support rapid mold change and forming of various castings, greatly shorten the production cycle, improve capacity utilization, and perfectly adapt to the assembly line operation mode of modern smart factories. Core Boxes focus on the precise forming of sand cores and inner cavity structures of castings, which can accurately replicate complex inner cavity shapes, ensure the structural integrity and dimensional accuracy of various die-casting and stamping products, and are indispensable core supporting molds for the production of complex special-shaped castings.   Industry data shows that the total output value of China's mold industry achieved a year-on-year increase of 43.5% in the first quarter of 2026. Among them, overseas orders for high-end die-casting and hot stamping molds have grown significantly. Domestic molds are accelerating the substitution of imported products and seizing market shares in the global high-end market. Industry experts point out that current manufacturing competition has shifted from production capacity competition to competition in craftsmanship and mold technology. The full-series forming mold products including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes constitute a complete technical system for metal forming manufacturing.   In the future, with the continuous iteration of integrated die-casting, intelligent forming and green manufacturing technologies, various molds will be further upgraded toward high precision, long service life, intelligence and modularization. This will further empower the high-quality development of downstream industries such as new energy, high-end equipment and precision manufacturing, and continuously promote the all-round upgrading of China's mold industry from scale growth to quality, technology and brand advancement.

Driven by the booming development of new energy equipment, intelligent manufacturing and transportation lightweight transformation, the global die casting and metal forming industry is undergoing comprehensive technological upgrading in 2026. Traditional low-precision and high-consumption molding equipment is being phased out, while high-efficiency, high-precision and durable molding tools have become the mainstream of market procurement. A full range of core molding equipment including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold and Hot Stamping Die has achieved iterative breakthroughs in material formula and structural design. Cooperating with standardizedPatterns for Molding Line and customized Core Boxes, the complete molding solution greatly optimizes product quality and production efficiency for metal component manufacturers.   As the most widely used equipment in the metal casting industry, Die Casting Die determines the overall yield and dimensional accuracy of die-cast products. The latest upgraded die casting dies adopt high-grade heat-resistant alloy materials and precision CNC integrated processing technology, which effectively resist high-temperature impact and metal erosion during rapid filling. Optimized internal cooling runner design shortens the molding cycle significantly, reduces product deformation and surface blemishes, and is widely applicable to mass production of aluminum, magnesium and zinc alloy structural parts for automobiles, electronics and industrial equipment.   For thick-wall, high-density and large-size casting scenarios that require excellent mechanical properties, Gravity Die Casting Mold has outstanding application advantages. Different from high-pressure rapid molding processes, gravity die casting relies on self-weight feeding, which features stable molten metal filling, low internal casting stress and excellent product compactness. The newly optimized gravity die casting molds adopt modular assembly structures, realizing convenient disassembly, maintenance and replacement of vulnerable parts. This effectively cuts down later operation and maintenance costs, and remains the preferred solution for heavy-duty mechanical parts, pipeline accessories and large industrial casting production.   Focusing on high-quality lightweight component manufacturing,Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold has become a key equipment for high-end casting production. With low-pressure, steady-flow and closed filling characteristics, low-pressure die casting molds avoid air entrainment and slag inclusion defects, producing castings with high toughness, good air tightness and excellent ductility. In recent years, upgraded low-pressure die casting molds have been widely used in the mass production of automotive hub assemblies, new energy vehicle battery shells, aerospace precision structural parts and hydraulic system components, meeting the strict quality requirements of high-end equipment for component safety and durability.   In the field of thermoforming of high-strength metal materials, Hot Stamping Die leads the technological innovation of lightweight manufacturing. This type of mold is specially developed for high-temperature stamping and forming of ultra-high-strength steel and aviation-grade aluminum materials. It is equipped with precise rapid cooling systems and high-hardness molding surfaces, which can complete integrated forming of complex thin-wall parts at high temperatures. The finished products feature high strength, light weight and stable structural performance, effectively solving the technical bottlenecks of traditional cold stamping in processing high-strength materials, and are massively adopted in automobile body safety parts and new energy vehicle structural frameworks.   To realize standardized and streamlined batch production, supporting tooling systems are indispensable for modern molding workshops. Patterns for Molding Line serves as the unified benchmark tool for the entire production line, providing accurate molding datum and installation standards for all types of molds. It realizes fast switching and collaborative operation of different process molds on the same production line, greatly improving the flexibility of multi-product mixed-line production and shortening production line debugging and switching cycle.   Meanwhile, Core Boxes, as professional tooling for forming complex inner cavities and special-shaped structures of castings, have achieved precision upgrading in structural design. The optimized core boxes feature precise positioning, high fitting accuracy and strong deformation resistance, which can stably form complex inner cavity structures of castings, effectively avoid core shifting, wall thickness deviation and internal shrinkage defects. They are essential supporting facilities for producing high-precision hollow castings and special-shaped structural parts.   Industry insiders pointed out that the future competition of the die casting industry will focus on comprehensive solutions integrating molds, tooling and process technology. The collaborative application of Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold and Hot Stamping Die, matched with professional Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, will continuously promote the standardization, precision and intelligence of metal molding production, bringing new development opportunities for the global high-end precision manufacturing industry.

In 2026, China’s die-casting mold industry has entered a critical period of high-quality development. Driven by strong market demand from downstream sectors including new energy vehicles, aerospace and high-end equipment, the industry has completely abandoned the single-process competition model and stepped into a new development stage featuringmulti-process collaboration, high-precision customization and intelligent forming. With the continuous iteration of various precision forming molds and production line supporting components, core equipment including Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold and Hot Stamping Die has been fully upgraded. Supported by the matching system of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, these technologies comprehensively solve the forming challenges of precision castings and help domestic molds seize high-end global market shares.   As the core foundational equipment of the die-casting industry, Die Casting Die is the key factor determining casting precision, surface quality and production stability. With the comprehensive popularization of integrated die-casting technology, the industry has put forward higher requirements for the high-temperature resistance, fatigue resistance and high precision of die casting dies. The new generation of die casting dies integrates intelligent temperature control and stress monitoring technologies, which can effectively solve common industrial pain points such as cracking, deformation and dimensional deviation during the forming of large structural parts. It greatly improves mold service life and mass production stability, and is widely applied in core fields including new energy vehicle body parts, energy storage equipment shells and 5G communication structural components, becoming a core growth track in the mold industry.   Differentiated die-casting mold processes have been accurately implemented to meet the production needs of castings with different materials and working conditions. Among them, the Gravity Die Casting Mold features mature technology, controllable cost and excellent casting compactness. It is continuously applied to the mass production of large and thick aluminum alloy and copper alloy castings, maintaining stable market demand in the manufacturing of construction machinery and general machinery parts. In contrast, the Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold adopts low-pressure and low-speed filling molding, delivering outstanding advantages of zero porosity and high toughness. It is perfectly suitable for the production of high-quality castings such as automobile wheel hubs, precision shells and aerospace lightweight parts, complying with the stringent standards for safety and precision of high-end castings in downstream industries, and its market penetration rate has continued to rise in recent years.   In the field of metal lightweight forming, the Hot Stamping Die has become a core breakthrough for process upgrading. Compared with traditional forming processes, hot stamping dies realize high-precision high-temperature forming of high-strength steel and aluminum alloy thin plates, effectively improving the strength and lightweight level of parts. They fully meet the high-strength and thin-wall production requirements of new energy vehicle chassis parts and body structural parts. Industry data in 2026 shows that overseas orders for high-end hot stamping dies have increased significantly year-on-year. With cost performance and customized services, domestic molds continue to replace imported products with steadily rising localization rates.   A complete forming production line relies on standardized and modular supporting tooling systems, among which Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes form the core supporting system for die-casting forming. Patterns for Molding Line enables rapid mold replacement, precise positioning and collaborative adaptation of production line molds, greatly improving the flexible production efficiency for multi-variety and small-batch orders, and helping enterprises quickly respond to customized market demands. As special tooling for casting inner cavity forming, Core Boxes are optimized through precision machining, which effectively ensures accurate inner cavity dimensions and uniform wall thickness of castings, eliminates defects such as shrinkage cavities and core offset, comprehensively improves casting yield, and has become an indispensable supporting equipment for high-end die-casting production lines.   Industry analysts stated that the core competition logic of the die-casting mold industry in 2026 has shifted from "large-scale mass production" to "refined adaptation, intelligent empowerment and full-process support". Various molds are no longer simple production tools, but integrated forming solutions integrating material technology, simulation technology and intelligent control. In the future, with the continuous implementation of green and intelligent manufacturing, Die Casting Dies, Gravity Die Casting Molds, Low-Pressure Die Casting Molds and Hot Stamping Dies will keep iterating. Supported by the systematic matching of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, they will further promote the high-end, international and intelligent development of China’s die-casting mold industry, and lay a solid industrial foundation for the lightweight manufacturing of high-end equipment.

With the accelerating trends toward new energy vehicles and lightweight construction globally, the die and molding technology sector is experiencing a new wave of innovation. At the 2024 International Advanced Manufacturing Technology Summit, industry experts held in-depth discussions centered on core tooling technologies such as Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold. The collaborative innovation of these dies and molds is redefining the production efficiency and quality boundaries for critical automotive components including structural parts, chassis systems, and battery housings.   In the field of high-pressure die casting, a new generation of large-scale integrated Die Casting Die has successfully achieved single-shot forming of oversized rear floor assemblies, with locking forces exceeding 12,000 tons, thanks to optimized gating and exhaust systems combined with vacuum-assisted design. Meanwhile, the Gravity Die Casting Mold remains irreplaceable for components requiring high density, such as aluminum subframes and engine mounts, due to its excellent feeding capability and low porosity tendency. For manufacturers of high-strength vehicle body structures, significant breakthroughs have been made in the quench temperature control technology of Hot Stamping Die, consistently achieving tensile strengths exceeding 1,500 MPa in boron steel panels while maintaining springback within 0.3 mm.   Notably, the Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold has experienced explosive growth in the production of new energy battery pack enclosures and wheel hubs. By employing low, stable filling pressure, it substantially reduces turbulent gas entrapment, significantly enhancing the mechanical properties and leak-tightness of castings. At the origin of all these precision forming processes lie the Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, whose precise design and high-efficiency machining are essential. Modern foundries widely adopt 3D-printed sand molds for rapid fabrication of Patterns for Molding Line, while modular Core Boxes systems improve the efficiency of producing sand cores with complex internal cavities by over 50%, reducing mold development lead times by nearly 30%.   Industry analysts point out that over the next five years, suppliers with integrated capabilities in die casting, hot stamping, and multi-process mold design will become core strategic partners for OEMs. The continuous optimization of Gravity Die Casting Mold and Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold for premium lightweight components, together with the digital upgrade of Patterns for Molding Line and Core Boxes, collectively build a full-process competitiveness ranging from blank to finished part, and from molding to core-making.   "Without high-precision Core Boxes, you cannot achieve the sand core accuracy required for complex oil passages and water jackets. Without intelligent Patterns for Molding Line, the flexible production of automated molding lines would be impossible," said the technical director of a renowned mold and die company at the conference. "We are deeply integrating simulation, additive manufacturing, and these traditional tooling processes to provide customers with one-stop lightweight solutions—from Hot Stamping Die to Die Casting Die."   It is foreseeable that with the continued iteration and cross-integration of these die and mold technologies, the automotive manufacturing industry will enter a new era of higher efficiency, greater precision, and lower carbon emissions.

With the surging market demand for new energy vehicles and lightweight structures, advanced casting and forming equipment is becoming a key industry focus. Recently, several leading tooling manufacturers have announced major breakthroughs in Die Casting Die and Hot Stamping Die, offering more efficient solutions for high-volume production of large-scale integrated structural parts.   In the gravity casting segment, Gravity Die Casting Mold continues to maintain an irreplaceable position in complex aluminum castings such as chassis components and engine brackets, thanks to its excellent filling stability and metal density. At the same time, for high-strength and tough structural components, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold has gained wider adoption in safety-critical parts like wheels and subframes, owing to its superior filling smoothness and feeding efficiency.   To match the high-cycle production of modern fully automatic molding lines, die & mold manufacturers have simultaneously introduced high-precision Patterns for Molding Line and dedicated Core Boxes. These toolings not only allow quick changeovers but also achieve positioning repeatability accuracy of ±0.02mm, while being compatible with multi-variety core production — significantly improving the flexibility and yield of the sand casting process.   Industry experts point out that from high-pressure die casting to gravity and low-pressure casting, and then to hot stamping and molding line accessories, the synergistic innovation of Die Casting Die and Hot Stamping Die is breaking traditional process boundaries. In the future, with the hybrid application of integrated die-cast chassis and ultra-high-strength hot-stamped components, tooling manufacturers capable of developing molds for the entire process chain will occupy the core position in the supply chain.

In the critical manufacturing processes of automobiles, rail transit, and large-scale construction machinery, Die Casting Die, Gravity Die Casting Mold, Hot Stamping Die, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold, Patterns for Molding Line, and Core Boxes are forming a complete precision forming tooling matrix. Recently, a number of domestic equipment manufacturers have launched technical breakthroughs around these six core products, pushing die casting, gravity casting, low-pressure casting, and hot stamping processes to a new level.   In the field of high-pressure die casting, the latest generation of Die Casting Die adopts improved hot-work die steel and conformal cooling channel designs, effectively extending die life and significantly reducing casting porosity. At the same time, Gravity Die Casting Mold maintains its advantages in medium-to-large aluminum alloy casting production due to its stable filling capacity and relatively low equipment investment, making it particularly suitable for parts with high density requirements such as intake pipes and transmission housings.   For process scenarios demanding higher pressure compensation and lower turbulence, Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold is gradually replacing some traditional gravity casting solutions. Its smooth filling and solidification under pressure characteristics have demonstrated clear mechanical property improvements in structural parts like wheels and subframes. In the field of ultra-high-strength steel sheet forming, Hot Stamping Die integrates in-die rapid cooling and quenching to ensure that safety parts such as A-pillars and B-pillars achieve martensitic structure while maintaining high dimensional accuracy.   Moreover, the tooling at the front end of casting production lines has also been systematically optimized. The new Patterns for Molding Line are designed for high-speed automated molding lines, improving sand mold dimensional consistency to within ±0.2mm. Complemented by highly wear-resistant Core Boxes, they enable stable production of complex water jacket cores, oil passage cores, and volute flow channel cores, significantly reducing scrap rates caused by core deformation.   Industry analysts point out that the full-chain tooling upgrade, from Die Casting Die to Core Boxes, is changing the previous reliance on imported high-end molds. With these molds and core boxes being validated in mass production at multiple leading manufacturers, China's precision forming capabilities are steadily advancing toward higher efficiency, better stability, and longer service life.

As China's first listed company specializing in die-casting, foundry, and hot stamping molds, Ningbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd. is accelerating its transformation into a trusted partner in the field of new energy and lightweight solutions through outstanding technical capabilities and a global strategic layout. With total assets exceeding RMB 2 billion and annual revenue of RMB 1 billion, Heli operates through three core divisions—Mold, Aluminum Alloy Components, and Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems—to continuously drive the high-end transformation of the manufacturing industry.   Mold Division: Benchmark of China's Casting Mold Production BaseAs China's largest production base for cast molds, the Mold Division specializes in manufacturing high-pressure die-casting dies (Die Casting Die), gravity die-casting molds (Gravity Die Casting Mold), low-pressure die-casting molds (Low-Pressure Die Casting Mold), and Hot Stamping Dies. The division is not only a strategic supplier to global giants such as NEMAK, MAGNA, and KPSNC but also provides molds widely used in vehicles from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and BYD.In terms of core capabilities, Heli produces over 700 sets of molds annually, 25% of which are exported. It can produce large-scale molds matching 9,000T clamping force and mega dies weighing over 150 tons. The company has an R&D team of over 80 experts (including professors and Ph.D.s), collaborates with top universities such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University on lightweighting technologies, invests RMB 20 million in R&D annually, and holds more than 30 patents. Its precision machining workshop is equipped with 75 high-end machines (DMG MORI, GROB) and features a 3,500 m² constant-temperature workshop, utilizing a digitalized PLM/MES system for high-precision manufacturing. In addition, Heli provides Patterns for Molding Lines and Core Boxes for casting production lines, offering complete process solutions for foundries.   Aluminum Alloy Components Division: Multi-Process Precision Casting Empowering New Energy VehiclesThis division masters multi-process precision casting technologies including high-pressure, low-pressure, gravity die-casting, and 3D printing. It focuses on producing key structural components for new energy vehicles (NEVs)—such as motor housings, battery trays, shock towers, and subframes—as well as traditional powertrain parts. In material innovation, Heli has developed proprietary heat-treatment-free aluminum alloys, including the patented high-elongation alloy HL-111 and the high-thermal-conductivity HL-211, significantly enhancing component performance. The division operates 25 high-pressure die-casting units (400T to 4,400T from Bühler and Italpresse), along with advanced low-pressure and gravity casting lines and automated machining centers.   Braking Systems Division: National "Little Giant" Defining the Future of Commercial VehiclesRecognized as a national "Little Giant" enterprise, this division focuses on manufacturing automatic slack adjusters, air disc brakes, and air brake chambers for commercial vehicles, supplying major OEMs such as BYD, Yutong, and King Long. Through a strategic partnership with Japan's Nabtesco, Heli jointly develops new energy functional components, including electric air compressors (EAC). Furthermore, the company is involved in the development of the world's first heavy-duty commercial vehicle steer-by-wire (SBW) system for L5 autonomous driving.   Global Footprint and Vision for Sustainable DevelopmentHeli operates manufacturing and R&D centers in Xiangshan (Ningbo) and Nanjing, serving a global customer base. The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certifications and CNAS-accredited laboratories. Heli remains committed to achieving industry leadership in Mega Casting, Lightweighting, and Sustainable Development, providing more efficient and greener manufacturing solutions for the global automotive industry.   About Heli TechnologyNingbo Heli Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer of high-end molds and aluminum alloy components, dedicated to becoming a long-term strategic partner for customers in the new energy and lightweighting sectors. For more information, please visit the company's official website.