Haitian Three-City Open Week

Manufacturing, Innovation and Industry Expertise

From April 20 to 26, Haitian will host a new Open Week format connecting Ningbo, Shanghai and Suzhou under the theme “Level Up! Your Advantage.” For the first time, the program brings together three key touchpoints in one coordinated event: Haitian’s headquarters and manufacturing base in Ningbo, the Haitian booth at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, and the Haitian Medical Application Technology Center in Suzhou.

By combining manufacturing, exhibition and application expertise, Haitian offers customers a broader view of how equipment, digital technologies and cross-divisional synergies work together in practice. The three-city format is designed to show how Haitian creates value not only through machines, but through integrated solutions built around productivity, quality and application know-how.

Ningbo: Manufacturing strength and application capability

In Ningbo, visitors will experience Haitian’s manufacturing strength at the source. The Open Week will provide large-scale access to the new Haitian Machinery Smart Factory, the newly operational Haitian Machinery Global Application Experience Center and additional core manufacturing areas. With a total production footprint of around one million square meters, the the tour in Ningbo plants highlights Haitian’s strengths in large-scale production, intelligent manufacturing, application development and industrial collaboration.

A major highlight in Ningbo will be the official opening of the Haitian Machinery Global Application Experience Center. Created as a platform for the global market, it is designed to support technical exchange and application-focused solution development across industries, processes and production scenarios. During the event, Haitian will also present more than 60 application scenarios, covering advanced molding technologies, AI-enabled and intelligent technologies, and industrial talent development.

Shanghai: From Machines to Systems at Chinaplas 2026

In parallel, Haitian’s presentation at Chinaplas in Shanghai focuses on market-oriented solutions and industry-specific applications.  Across an exhibition space of 800 square meters, the group integrates its core divisions, including injection molding machines, drive systems and smart automation solutions. The focus is on industries such as home appliance, automotive and consumer goods, where tailored processing solutions are required. A key highlight will be the world premiere of the MA2500V/1000 Ultra, further expanding Haitian’s fifth-generation platform. Together with drive systems, automation and digital technologies, the exhibit will underline Haitian’s continued development from machine supplier to provider of integrated production solutions.

Suzhou: Dedicated expertise for medical manufacturing

In Suzhou, the focus will shift to one of the industry’s most demanding sectors: medical manufacturing. At the Haitian Medical Application Technology Center, visitors will see more than 10 customized precision clean molding technologies developed specifically for medical applications. The center demonstrates Haitian’s capabilities in medical application development, process validation and specialized molding solutions for customers with high requirements in cleanliness, stability, precision and consistency.

One connected view of Haitian’s capabilities

Together, the three locations create a connected picture of Haitian’s capabilities across the full value chain. Ningbo represents manufacturing depth and application infrastructure. Shanghai highlights innovation, market relevance and cross-divisional synergy. Suzhou shows how Haitian is building expertise in specialized industries through dedicated application development.

Throughout the week, Haitian will also host industry forums and networking activities to encourage dialogue on customer needs, technology trends and future manufacturing requirements. From factory visits to technical exchange, the event is designed to create a practical and comprehensive experience for customers and partners.

From April 20 to 26, Haitian warmly invites customers and partners from around the world to visit Ningbo, Shanghai and Suzhou and experience how manufacturing, technology and application expertise come together across the Haitian Group.

On March 19, Haitian Plastics Machinery and XPeng Motors successfully held the turnkey injection molding project handover ceremony at the Zhaoqing base. This milestone marks the official launch of their key collaboration in intelligent manufacturing for core new energy vehicle components, taking a solid step forward toward the future of smart manufacturing.

At the ceremony, Xu Bin, Deputy Director of Global Industry Lines at Haitian Plastics Machinery, and Xu Haihui, General Manager of South China Marketing Company, attended alongside Ma Ji, Director of Process Technology at XPeng Motors, and Fan Haibo, Plant Manager of the Resin Factory at the Zhaoqing base. Leaders from both sides gathered for a group photo to mark the occasion.

The delivery includes three Haitian HA3300-22500 injection molding machines, specifically configured for automotive bumper production, precisely aligned with the manufacturing needs of XPeng’s Zhaoqing resin plant.

This batch of Haitian HA-series machines, tailored for the automotive sector, offers multiple core advantages. Delivered as a turnkey injection molding island, the solution is equipped with a Stäubli mold change cart and magnetic platens, enabling one-click automated quick mold change. A 9-station quick-change fixture platform further minimizes downtime and supports flexible production.

The machines are integrated with on-machine automation systems that complete a full range of post-processing steps, including part removal, gate trimming, flame treatment, weighing, and laser marking—achieving a high level of automation and significantly improving production efficiency.

In addition, Haitian’s engineering team designed a clean, high-quality secondary-side layout for water, electricity, and gas systems, while implementing centralized material feeding and centralized exhaust treatment across the plant—ensuring both efficiency and environmental performance.

As a core hub for XPeng’s production capacity and industrial chain, the Zhaoqing base is equipped with five major process workshops and a wide range of intelligent manufacturing systems. Among them, the resin workshop enables large-scale production of bumper components for smart electric vehicles. With the deployment of Haitian machines, the base’s capabilities in resin part manufacturing are further strengthened. Taking on the critical role of shaping the “first impression” of intelligent vehicles and safeguarding driving safety, the solution supports both higher production efficiency and improved product quality in bumper manufacturing.

The successful delivery of this project marks a strong example of deep industry collaboration and mutual empowerment between Haitian Plastics Machinery and XPeng Motors. Leveraging its expertise in developing and manufacturing injection molding solutions for the automotive sector, Haitian has provided XPeng with a customized, high-efficiency turnkey intelligent manufacturing ecosystem. Building on this milestone, both parties will continue to deepen their partnership, focusing on innovation in equipment for new energy vehicle components, and jointly driving the high-quality development of the automotive manufacturing industry.

Founded in Hong Kong in 1988, Hongrita Holdings Ltd. (Hongrita) has grown into a global precision manufacturing group. With mold and precision plastic component facilities in Shenzhen, Zhongshan, and Malaysia, Hongrita now operates six factories and employs approximately 2,500 people worldwide. Hongrita’s core expertise spans multi-material, multi-cavity, and LSR precision molds, serving leading global brands across medical, consumer electronics, industrial, and automotive sectors.

Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Felix Choi, CEO of Hongrita, to hear firsthand how this manufacturing leader approaches choice, evolution, and the future.

At Hongrita’s Zhongshan plant, more than 300 Zhafir all-electric injection molding machines operate reliably day and night. Hongrita sets uncompromising standards: micron-level precision must remain consistent over time and across tens of millions of cycles.

In 2016, when the first second-generation Zhafir all-electric injection molding machine was introduced, the challenge was clear—not just to produce qualified parts, but to keep deviations within micron-level limits over millions of cycles. Zhafir met that challenge. Since then, Hongrita’s production lines have evolved in step with Zhafir’s technology, advancing together to the latest fifth-generation platform.

Today, all Zhafir machines at Hongrita continue to operate stably under high-load conditions, with machine stability underpinning consistently high production yield. This philosophy of iteration rather than replacement has formed the “growth rings” of Hongrita’s production lines, and stands as the first foundation supporting its global customer base.

In recent years, the partnership has reached a new milestone with the joint exploration of CUBE mold technology. “We’ve already received our first customer order,” Mr. Choi noted. From second-generation machines to breakthroughs in cube molding, the relationship has evolved from equipment supply into a collaborative R&D partnership, responding to new market demands and bringing advanced mold concepts into mass production.

Connecting machines into a production line is only the beginning. Hongrita began its digital and intelligent transformation early, guided by a clear goal: replace experience-based judgment with data-driven certainty.

“We need more accurate data for analysis, which is why we fully adopted all-electric machines,” said Mr. Choi. In an environment of intense competition on cost and efficiency, optimization must be rooted in real production data. The comprehensive adoption of Zhafir all-electric machines became the cornerstone. With advantages in energy efficiency and precision control, combined with open data interfaces, Zhafir enables every machine’s operating status, process parameters, and energy consumption to become transparent and traceable. As a result, machines are no longer just producing parts, but also producing insight.

This data-driven approach has also turned green intelligent manufacturing from a concept into action. With real-time data, Hongrita has carried out systematic energy-saving upgrades across water, electricity, gas, and HVAC systems, achieving both economic and environmental gains. Today, Hongrita has earned authoritative Industry 4.0 Maturity Level 2i certification, with Zhafir playing a critical role behind the scenes.

Nearly a decade and 300 Zhafir machines—more than scale, they reflect a journey of choice, trust, and shared progress. From equipment collaboration to technology development and digital transformation, Zhafir has grown alongside Hongrita in modern manufacturing. 

Looking ahead, the partnership will continue to drive innovation and long-term value. This journey of precision manufacturing is still underway. 

For more than a century, rear-view mirrors have borne witness to the automotive industry’s evolution from traditional manufacturing to intelligent mobility. As a pioneer in automatic folding rear-view mirror technology, MCi (Suzhou) has continued to lead this transformation. MCi (Suzhou) is one of Flex’s MCi global manufacturing bases, with production facilities across Asia-Pacific region, North America, and Europe, delivering the “intelligent eye” for leading global new-energy vehicle manufacturers.

Inside the MCi plant, more than 70 Zhafir electric injection molding machines operate in a highly organized manner, supporting the company’s  pursuit of precision and quality. The close, long-term partnership between MCi and Zhafir provides a solid foundation for this efficient operation.

As an early innovator in the automotive rear-view mirror sector, MCi has always placed product quality at the core of its manufacturing philosophy. “Our products demand extremely high injection molding accuracy,” said Mr. Wu, Head of Injection Molding. Among many alternatives, Zhafir stood out for its excellent precision and well-balanced performance, leading to a partnership that began with Zhafir’s first-generation electric injection molding machines and has continued through the latest fifth-generation models. 

For MCi, choosing electric injection molding machines was a natural decision. Higher precision ensures consistency for complex housings and structural components, while low maintenance requirements and the elimination of oil leakage align well with 5S management standards. In addition, strong energy-saving performance supports green manufacturing. With their precision, reliability, and cleanliness, Zhafir electric machines have become a trusted part of the production line.

Mold changeovers are relatively infrequent at the MCi workshop. This is largely due to the high quality of in-house mold development, which delivers long service life and stable performance. To fully leverage these strengths, the cooperation has extended into equipment customization. To meet the specific requirements of rear-view mirror components, Zhafir machines have been optimized with features such as extended ejector strokes and increased plasticizing capacity. These tailored solutions allow molds and machines to work together seamlessly, maximizing production efficiency.

Data is the foundation of intelligent manufacturing. At its facility, MCi has implemented the Haitian Smart Solutions MES system to gain real-time visibility into equipment performance, production progress, and critical process parameters. This integrated digital environment significantly improves operational efficiency and data accuracy, while providing a solid basis for process optimization, quality traceability, and predictive maintenance.

As new-energy vehicle products continue to evolve at a rapid pace, this digital platform plays a critical role in enabling MCi to respond quickly to change while maintaining consistent manufacturing quality.

Throughout MCi’s intelligent manufacturing journey, Zhafir has been a reliable partner. According to Mr. Wu, Zhafir’s support system is highly dependable. When internal teams encounter challenges, online technical support responds quickly, and spare parts are typically delivered the next day to ensure uninterrupted production.

Beyond reactive support, Zhafir also proactively shares new technology developments and explores their potential application in MCi’s production environment. The partnership has gradually evolved from problem-solving to long-term value co-creation.

A rear-view mirror reflects what lies behind, yet it safeguards what lies ahead. Through reliable technology and responsive support, Zhafir continues to move forward alongside MCi—quietly but steadily.