Automotive lightweighting is no longer just about shaving grams off existing plastic parts. At Changchun Chn-Top, it represents a fundamental paradigm shift: converting heavy structural metal castings directly into injection-molded plastics using physical microcellular foaming.

This isn’t just weight reduction—it’s a complete revolution in how vehicle components are manufactured. And bringing this breakthrough to the assembly line required a machine partner willing to build the technology from the ground up.

Chn-Top’s partnership with Haitian began long before building its Changchun facility in 2009. While Chn-Top held patents for physical foaming, commercializing the technology demanded non-standard machine capabilities—from specialized screw geometries and precise injection speeds to synchronized supercritical fluid injection.

With no off-the-shelf microcellular molding machines on the market, Chn-Top approached Haitian with a list of custom requirements: modified screws, re-tuned injection units, and control systems synchronized with supercritical fluid injection cycles. Haitian rose to the challenge. Through iterative trials, Haitian customized its equipment to master the new process. In June 2009, six tailor-made Haitian machines arrived at Chn-Top, turning patented concepts into a scalable industrial reality.

The mechanics of physical microcellular foaming is straightforward: micro-bubbles expand within the molten polymer, expanding the structure without increasing weight. This process drastically reduces component weight, shortens cycle times, and minimizes part.

In the age of e-mobility, weight reduction is top priority. Every gram directly impacts compliance and driving range. “Physical foaming drastically improves the viability of replacing steel with plastic, accelerating the transition of metal components toward microcellular injection molding,” noted Chn-Top.

While reducing interior trim weight is beneficial, optimizing battery packs is revolutionary.

Battery pack components typically feature thick walls and heavy mass, requiring high structural rigidity and crash performance. Physical foaming unlocked a game-changing alternative: replacing conventional cast metal parts with microcellular-foamed injection-molded plastics. This cuts individual part weight by 45% to nearly 50%, lowers production costs, and maintains structural integrity.

From August 25 to 28, 2026, the International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition (INTERPLAST 2026) was held at the Expoville Convention and Exhibition Center in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. As an important event for the plastics and rubber industry in South America, this year’s INTERPLAST brought together numerous industry companies and professional visitors, with a focus on plastics processing, packaging, materials, and related manufacturing technologies.

Haitian International’s booth attracted a steady stream of visitors throughout the exhibition. Customers from Brazil and markets across South America engaged in discussions with the Haitian team, exchanging insights on equipment performance, packaging applications, and specific production requirements. The lively interactions at the booth made the exhibition an important platform for Haitian International to gain a closer understanding of the South American market and strengthen connections with local customers.

Brazil’s packaging market continues to grow, with strong demand for plastic packaging across the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. At the same time, environmental regulations are driving the industry toward greater lightweighting and efficiency. Higher production output, shorter molding cycles, and lower energy consumption are among the most pressing needs for packaging manufacturers in Brazil.

The solutions demonstrated live at Haitian International’s booth directly address these demands.

At INTERPLAST 2026, Haitian International showcased the Zhafir ZERES ZE3800V-1700h, a solution focused on packaging applications and designed to demonstrate efficient, intelligent production.

Using Braskem PT400NA PP material, the machine produced four thin-wall containers simultaneously, with each container weighing just 9 grams and a molding cycle of only 4.8 seconds, enabling a faster production pace.

For the packaging industry, production is typically characterized by large volumes and fast-paced operations. Every cycle of the machine has a direct impact on overall production efficiency. With high-speed, stable movement and precise dynamic injection, the Zhafir machine delivers consistent and controllable thin-wall injection molding performance, helping maintain reliable production around the clock.

What was demonstrated at the exhibition was more than simply a “4.8-second” cycle time—it was a molding solution tailored to the real-world production demands of the packaging industry.

INTERPLAST 2026 served as an important platform for Haitian International to engage face-to-face with local customers. The lively interactions at the booth reflected more than just the enthusiasm of the exhibition—it also highlighted Haitian International’s more than 20 years of experience and presence in the Brazilian market.

As one of the earliest Chinese injection molding machine manufacturers to establish a presence in Brazil, Haitian International has been operating in the country since 2003, when it established its subsidiary in São Roque, São Paulo State. Over the years, the company has served more than 3,000 customers and supplied over 15,000 machines. Supported by a 12,000-square-meter localized service center and a professional technical team, Haitian International has built a 24-hour rapid-response service network, establishing a strong reputation for “Made-in-China” manufacturing and earning widespread trust and recognition from customers across Brazil.

From Brazil, Haitian International is connecting with the broader South American market. Looking ahead, Haitian International will continue to strengthen its local presence, leveraging technology and service as the link to further develop its regional footprint. Through deeper local collaboration, the company will continue to provide customers worldwide with injection molding solutions that are increasingly tailored to their needs.

Founded in 2001 in Cixi, Zhejiang, Ningbo Kadeer Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. (Kadeer) produces over 8 million small home appliances annually, with an output value exceeding RMB 1.5 billion. Its portfolio spans summer cooling solutions (circulation, pedestal, and tower fans) and winter heating systems (fan heaters, oil-filled radiators, and convectors). Armed with world-class industrial design—backed by multiple iF and Red Dot awards—Kadeer leverages design excellence as its core moat against market homogenization.

Extreme weather is reshaping the small-appliance business. Heat waves arrive earlier. Cold snaps hit harder. Products once seen as seasonal extras have become essential household items.

For manufacturers, this means demand can rise almost overnight. A sudden heat wave can trigger a surge in fan orders. A sharp drop in temperature can quickly tighten heater supply. The market no longer gives factories the luxury of a long response time.

At Kadeer’s production base in Cixi, Haitian injection molding machines run around the clock to meet these unpredictable spikes. Components move steadily from molding to assembly, while finished products are shipped to customers across the country.

Behind that smooth response is not luck. It is manufacturing discipline built over years.

In the fast-paced appliance market, survival hinges on speed.

On August 5, the Leapmotor × Haitian D99 Delivery Ceremony, themed “A New Flagship Realm, Leading the Era,” was successfully held at Haitian’s headquarters in Ningbo.

Chairman Zhu Jiangming of Leapmotor Technology, Senior Vice President Shu Chuncheng, Deputy General Manager of the Electronics Product Line Fang Peigen, and other senior executives attended the ceremony. Haitian Group President Zhang Bin, Haitian Plastics Machinery Group Vice President Ye Jingbo, Global Industry Line Director Xu Bin, and other senior executives also joined the event. Guests from both sides gathered together to witness the milestone moment as the Leapmotor D99 flagship MPV was officially delivered to Haitian Group.

That morning, the delivery ceremony officially kicked off at the Haitian Auditorium. Zhu Jiangming, Chairman of Leapmotor, delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the Leapmotor D99’s key product features and the technological expertise built on a decade of comprehensive in-house R&D. He also reflected on the long-standing partnership between the two companies and expressed his hope that their collaboration would continue to deepen through greater coordination across the industrial chain.

On July 28, a delegation from the headquarters of Panasonic Group Japan, together with representatives from its various business divisions, including Panasonic Air Conditioning, Panasonic Energy, Panasonic Industry, and Panasonic Electric, visited Haitian’s South China Headquarters for a tour and exchange. The delegation will hereinafter be referred to as the “Panasonic team.” The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on smart manufacturing practices, production management experience, and opportunities for future cooperation.

The first stop of the visit was the digital exhibition hall at Haitian’s South China Headquarters. Through detailed visual materials and digital multimedia displays, the Panasonic team gained a comprehensive understanding of Haitian’s development journey since its establishment, its progress in global expansion, and its overall capabilities in R&D, logistics, customer service, and other areas. Throughout the visit, the Panasonic team listened attentively, engaged in detailed discussions, and expressed strong recognition of Haitian’s achievements and capabilities.

The delegation then proceeded to Haitian’s smart factory for an on-site tour of the production facilities, gaining deeper insights into Haitian’s achievements and practices in automated production lines, smart logistics, and lean manufacturing. During the visit, the two sides exchanged views on topics including production line layout, equipment operation and maintenance, and quality control system development.

At the seminar, Mr. Xu Haihui, General Manager of the South China Marketing Company of Haitian Plastics Machinery Group, extended a warm welcome to the Panasonic team. The partnership between Panasonic and Haitian dates back to 1995. Over more than three decades of development, the cooperation has expanded from a single market to multiple production bases worldwide, establishing a long-term and stable partnership in areas such as equipment applications and technical exchanges.

The Panasonic team noted that Haitian’s technical expertise and service capabilities in the equipment manufacturing sector have received positive feedback across its production bases. Looking ahead, the two sides will continue to explore broader opportunities for cooperation on a global scale.

During the discussion, the Panasonic team raised questions on practical topics including talent development, overall factory design and planning, routine equipment maintenance, and material supply. The Haitian team addressed each question based on its practical experience and shared benchmark cases, including its “lights-out” factories, providing valuable insights for further exchange and collaboration between the two sides in the field of smart manufacturing.

The Panasonic team spoke highly of the exchange, bringing the event to a successful conclusion.

Vietnam’s PET industry is currently experiencing rapid growth. The continued expansion of the beverage packaging, personal care, and consumer goods markets is driving an increasingly urgent demand for highly efficient and precise PET molding solutions.

On July 15, Haitian Vietnam’s PET Industry Application Exhibition was successfully held at the Haitian Long An showroom in the Ho Chi Minh City area of southern Vietnam.

Nearly 70 customer partners from Vietnam’s PET industry gathered at the event to explore the latest development trends in the PET industry and gain an up-close look at Haitian International’s injection molding solutions tailored to different application scenarios.

To meet the demands of high-volume, high-cycle production in applications such as beverage preforms, Haitian International showcased its MA390V/4350H high-speed preform molding solution.

The solution uses PET-CR-8863 material and is equipped with a 72-cavity mold, enabling synchronized multi-cavity production of PET preforms. With each preform weighing 12.5 g and a molding cycle of just 9 seconds, the system can produce approximately 480 high-quality preforms per minute. For the Vietnamese market, where packaging demand is experiencing a rapid surge, such efficiency directly translates into significantly enhanced order fulfillment capabilities, attracting considerable attention from customers at the event.

On June 16, the 2026 Haitian International Intelligent Equipment Exhibition for the Packaging Materials Industry, themed “All-Round Packaging Materials, A New Realm Empowered by Plastics”, was held at Haitian South China Headquarters.

Focusing on the development trend of in-depth integration between green transformation and intelligent manufacturing in the packaging materials industry, this exhibition showcased Haitian’s intelligent equipment solutions in core fields including thin-wall packaging, high-speed molding and PET-specific injection molding.

At the opening of the event, Xu Haihui, General Manager of South China Marketing Company of Haitian Plastic Machinery Group, delivered an address, stating that the packaging materials industry is now at a critical stage featuring the in-depth integration of green transformation and intelligent manufacturing. From high efficiency of individual equipment to intelligentization of whole-line systems, and further to low-carbon development throughout the entire life cycle, the competition rules of the packaging materials industry are being redefined. Adhering to a customer-centric philosophy all along, Haitian keeps launching high-efficiency, precise and durable plastic packaging solutions to support packaging material enterprises in advancing toward higher automation, lighter weight and greater sustainability.

During the forum session, technical experts from Haitian systematically analyzed application cases of the packaging industry line and civilian product industry line. Afterwards, expert representatives from core industrial chain partners including Milliken delivered professional sharing on topics such as the innovative application of PP raw materials in packaging materials.

Discussions covering multiple dimensions have revealed that modern packaging material manufacturing is no longer a competition centered on standalone equipment, but an ecological collaboration involving materials, processes, equipment and automation systems.

A total of nine sets of injection molding solutions were displayed at this exhibition, covering major packaging material sectors such as thin-wall packaging, PET containers and consumer product packaging.

The high-speed thin-wall molding solution is specially optimized for equipment stability and sealing reliability in short-cycle production. In the field of PET-dedicated injection molding, multiple HA/PET solutions were unveiled simultaneously, covering a wide range of applications including daily chemical bottle preforms, packaging boxes, cream jars and water bottle preforms. The ZE series from Zhafir ensures the quality of thin-wall packaging with the high precision of all-electric injection molding.

In addition, the exhibited solutions are also designed for the efficient production of consumer packaging products such as packaging box lids and bottle caps. Fully upgraded in terms of system pressure, platen rigidity and intelligent control, these solutions strike a perfect balance between product precision and cost performance.

Concurrent with the exhibition, the digital showroom and factory premises were open to visitors. Guided by our staff, guests toured the digital showroom and production workshops to observe equipment operation details and manufacturing processes up close, gaining in-depth insights into Haitian’s practical achievements in precision manufacturing, quality control and production line intelligent upgrading.

As smart manufacturing and green development have become industry consensus, the implementation of technologies and refinement of details are growing increasingly critical. The exhibition not only fully demonstrated Haitian’s systematic layout in the packaging industry covering standalone equipment, raw materials and full-line integration, but also clearly outlined the technological evolution path of packaging manufacturing toward higher precision, higher efficiency and greater sustainability.

The packaging industry is evolving in diverse forms and processes, yet Haitian’s ultimate pursuit of every gram of material and every second of production cycle remains unchanged. Going forward, Haitian will continue to delve into segmented industries. With iteratively upgraded technologies and industry-rooted practices, we will cooperate with partners to explore a new development path of smart manufacturing plus green development for the packaging industry. Committed to empowering customers’ high-quality growth, every Haitian solution will serve as a powerful engine for industrial upgrading, responding to the industry’s new proposition of shifting from efficiency-oriented growth to value-oriented development.

Recently, Gao Chengyong, Director of the Manufacturing Management Department of Weigao Group, led the core management team to visit Haitian South China Headquarters. The two sides carried out targeted benchmarking exchanges focusing on smart factory construction, digital production and operation, as well as lean management systems.

Gu Jianhua, Product Line General Manager of Haitian Machinery (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., Wang Jianlei, General Manager Assistant, Zhu Hongguo, Global Medical Industry Line Director, Wu Zhenfan, Director of KA Customer Technology and Application for the Medical Industry Line, Chen Yilong, General Manager of Qingdao Branch, together with other key management personnel, participated in the exchanges and seminars throughout the visit, where both sides shared advanced management concepts and practical experience.

During the exchange, the visiting team conducted in-depth tours and inspections to gain a comprehensive understanding of Haitian’s practical achievements in the research and development of high-end intelligent equipment, digital production management, intelligent warehousing collaboration and automated production line construction. Covering aspects ranging from automation upgrading and digital transformation operation to technological innovation and quality control, the visit enabled the visiting team to develop a more intuitive understanding of smart factory development.

Subsequently, the two sides held in-depth discussions on topics including the planning and construction of smart factories, standardization of production processes, the implementation of AI-based quality inspection applications, the establishment of equipment preventive maintenance systems, efficient delivery of small-batch orders, and green and low-carbon production. Drawing on years of practical experience, Haitian shared its practices and experience in building digital systems, upgrading intelligent production lines, closed-loop management of production abnormalities, as well as energy-saving and consumption-reduction renovations.

Beyond technical benchmarking, both parties also delved deep into operational management.

At the operational management level, the discussion centered on talent development, improvement culture development, performance incentive optimization and cross-departmental collaboration. Haitian’s practical experience in the company-wide improvement mechanism, on-site management enhancement and lean project implementation offered new insights for Weigao Group to continuously improve its organizational operational efficiency.

This in-depth benchmarking exchange represented an efficient mutual learning and experience-sharing initiative between outstanding enterprises in the industry. With highly aligned development philosophies, the two sides effectively opened up channels for the exchange of technical and managerial expertise and further built a bridge for coordinated industrial development. Moving forward, Haitian will continue to uphold the development philosophy of openness, sharing, collaboration and win-win outcomes, strengthen industry-wide technical exchanges and experience sharing, and work hand in hand with industry partners to explore new pathways for high-quality development in the manufacturing sector.

With her tilted head, closed eyes, bubble-blowing pose, and retro Chinese-inspired look, “Nanci” has captured the hearts of many young consumers. 

Behind this popular IP is ROBOTIME, a company that has grown from a newcomer in injection molding into a leading trendy toy brand in just seven years. Along the way, Haitian has been a trusted partner in its manufacturing journey.

Founded in 2007, ROBOTIME has built steady momentum over nearly two decades. Its three brands — Rolife, ROKR, and Rowood — offer a wide range of creative lifestyle products, including blind boxes, assembly kits, and wooden DIY collectibles. Original IPs such as Nanci, Suri, and Tao Ruanruan have gained strong popularity with designs rooted in Chinese aesthetics.

Nanci, launched in 2019, is one of the most recognizable characters. Her debut series reimagined iconic women from Chinese history, followed by collections inspired by the 24 Solar Terms, classical poetry, and traditional culture.

By blending Chinese heritage with designer collectibles, ROBOTIME has created products that resonate with young consumers while bringing traditional culture into everyday collecting and sharing.

For IP-driven collectibles, supply chain reliability is critical. During the blind box boom of 2021–2022, ROBOTIME faced surging demand amid pandemic-related disruptions.

At a critical moment, Haitian stepped in. “Within ten days, Haitian delivered 20 to 30 machines to us,” recalled Mr. Wu, head of  ROBOTIME Huai’an production base. “Once the machines arrived, Haitian engineers worked overnight on installation and commissioning. When local service resources were stretched, Haitian brought in support from other regions.”

This rapid response helped ROBOTIME maintain stable supply through a major demand peak.

The appeal of blind box collectibles lies largely in their refined appearance. Even a tiny black spot can affect the consumer experience and damage an IP’s reputation. For manufacturers, unstable equipment or unsuitable processes can increase defects, scrap rates, and management costs.

Haitian helped address this challenge with high-rigidity platens, fully closed-loop injection control, and HT·XTEND functions. With repeatability within 0.1%, stable dimensional accuracy, uniform plasticizing, and consistent injection performance, the machines help reduce black spots and impurities. The result is clean, refined product quality that supports ROBOTIME’s large-scale blind box production.

ROBOTIME’s partnership with Haitian began in 2019, when the company purchased a couple of machines for trial production of injection-molded parts for its miniature house kit. After evaluating Haitian’s expertise, market leadership, and service responsiveness, ROBOTIME expanded its investment. 

Today, its factory operates 184 Haitian machines, including MA/G、MA/SE series, and Zhafir electric models. These machines support production across Rolife blind boxes and plush toys, ROKR assembly products, and miniature house kit components made from PVC, ABS, PP, and PS.

ROBOTIME expects deeper support in dedicated screws and barrels for materials such as PVC, local spare parts availability, process guidance for material changes, and continued development in automation, intelligent manufacturing, and digitalization.

Designer toy IPs continue to evolve, but for ROBOTIME, stable injection molding remains the foundation for sustainable growth.

Over seven years, ROBOTIME has scaled its production with 184 Haitian machines at the core of its operations. Behind that growth, Haitian has been more than a supplier — providing responsive support, technical expertise, and a reliable manufacturing foundation for ROBOTIME’s growth.The next time a collector opens a Nanci blind box, the delicate face inside will reflect not only ROBOTIME’s creative design, but also Haitian’s manufacturing strength.

At FEIMEC 2026, Haitian presented a complete portfolio of industrial solutions to the Brazilian market at its booth. With a well-structured space designed to welcome clients, partners, and visitors, the company highlighted its presence across different segments, reinforcing its position as a global provider of technology and innovation for the industry.

At the booth, live machine demonstrations kept the energy high as visitors from across industries gathered for technical discussions.

One of the standout highlights was the Zhafir ZE3800VF-1700h, running a two-cavity milkshake cup solution with stable production of 0.8 mm thin-wall PP cups in 6 seconds. With strong demand in Brazil’s packaging market for high-speed thin-wall injection molding, the machine’s all-electric drive system impressed visitors with its efficiency, low energy use, and long-run stability.

Haitian also showcased a broader industrial portfolio at the show, including CNC machining centers from Haitian Precision, die casting solutions from Haitian Die Casting, and laser cutting equipment from Haitian Laser Machinery.

The integration of these solutions demonstrates Haitian’s ability to meet diverse industrial demands of the local market, offering capabilities ranging from plastic processing to machining and material cutting.

In addition to the technological showcase, the booth also served as a venue for important meetings with clients and partners. Throughout the day, Haitian’s leadership team was present in strategic discussions, strengthening relationships and exploring new business opportunities.

The environment was designed to provide comfort and foster proximity, enabling productive conversations and the exchange of experiences with professionals from various industrial sectors.

As FEIMEC 2026 approaches its close, Haitian’s presence at the exhibition reinforces its commitment to the development of the Brazilian industry by bringing innovation, technology, and complete solutions to the market. The past few days have brought more connections, live demonstrations, and business opportunities, further consolidating the brand’s presence as one of the key players in the industry.