In the injection molding industry, there has long been a saying: "Three parts depend on equipment, and seven parts depend on the master." Whether an injection molding machine can operate efficiently and stably, and whether products can meet qualification standards, often relies on the experience of "veteran masters" — they can judge production status by listening to sounds, feeling temperatures, and observing mold conditions. This "experience-dependent" model has persisted in the industry for decades. However, with the advent of the Industry 4.0 era, this traditional model is facing unprecedented challenges. Talent loss, experience gaps, quality fluctuations, efficiency bottlenecks... As market demands become increasingly diverse and quality requirements more stringent, relying solely on the experience of "veteran masters" can no longer meet the modern manufacturing industry’s need for production controllability. From "Experience-Dependent" to "Data-Driven" Transformation In Dongguan, Kunming Intelligent Technology (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., an enterprise focusing on digital solutions for the injection molding industry, is leading this transformation. Its independently developed injection molding machine data collection system is helping more and more enterprises bid farewell to "experience dependence" and enter a new stage of "data-driven" production. "We have found that many injection molding enterprises face common problems in the production process," introduced the Chief Technology Officer of Kunming Intelligent Technology. "For example, parameter adjustment relies on masters’ experience, making it difficult for new employees to get up to speed; the production process lacks real-time monitoring, leading to delayed detection of anomalies; quality traceability is difficult, and it is hard to locate the root cause once problems occur; equipment utilization rate is low, and downtime is opaque." Core Value of the Injection Molding Machine Data Collection System Kunming Intelligent Technology’s injection molding machine data collection system installs sensors and data acquisition modules on injection molding machines to collect real-time operating parameters of the equipment, such as injection pressure, screw speed, mold cavity temperature, and cycle time. These data are then uploaded to a cloud platform for analysis and processing. Production Process Transparency The system can display the real-time operating status, production progress, and efficiency indicators of each injection molding machine. Managers can keep track of workshop conditions at any time via mobile phones or computers, no longer relying on manual reports. Standardization of Process Parameters The system digitizes and standardizes the process parameters of excellent masters to form a process database. New employees only need to call up standard processes to produce qualified products, greatly shortening the learning curve. Intelligent Anomaly Early Warning Through the learning and analysis of historical data, the system can automatically identify abnormal patterns and issue early warnings before problems occur, avoiding the production of batches of defective products. Scientific Equipment Maintenance The system monitors the operating load of equipment and the status of key components, providing predictive maintenance suggestions. It shifts from "repair after breakdown" to "predictive maintenance", reducing unplanned downtime. Practical Application Case: 30% Increase in Efficiency and 60% Reduction in Defect Rate After a medium-sized injection molding enterprise in Dongguan introduced Kunming Intelligent Technology’s injection molding machine data collection system, it achieved remarkable results: Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) increased from 65% to 85% Product defect rate decreased from 3.2% to 1.2% New employee training cycle shortened from 3 months to 2 weeks Unplanned equipment downtime reduced by 70% The production manager of the enterprise said: "In the past, we had to assign special personnel to record production data, but now the system completes it automatically; in the past, quality anomalies were only found during QC random inspections, but now the system provides real-time early warnings. The biggest change is that our ability to control the production process has been greatly enhanced." Innovative Practices of Kunming Intelligent Technology As a leading solution provider in the industry, Kunming Intelligent Technology continues to make technological innovations in the field of injection molding machine data collection: Strong Compatibility: The system is compatible with mainstream domestic and foreign brands of injection molding machines, and can be quickly deployed on both new and old equipment. Rapid Implementation: Standardized hardware modules and software platforms shorten the system deployment cycle to 1-3 days. In-Depth Data Analysis: In addition to data collection, it provides multi-dimensional analysis tools, such as SPC statistical analysis and process parameter optimization suggestions. Cost Advantage: Compared with similar foreign products, Kunming’s solutions have higher cost performance, making them particularly suitable for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. Future Outlook: From Data Collection to Intelligent Production Technical experts from Kunming Intelligent Technology pointed out: "Data collection is only the first step; the real value lies in the application of data. We are developing an AI-based process optimization system that can automatically recommend optimal process parameters based on material characteristics, environmental conditions and other factors to achieve 'adaptive production'." With the development of technologies such as 5G and edge computing, the digitalization process of the injection molding industry will be further accelerated. The future intelligent injection molding factory will realize equipment interconnection, data intercommunication, and production collaboration, forming a highly flexible and adaptive production system. Farewell to "master's experience" does not mean negating the value of experience, but transforming experience into inheritable, optimizable, and scalable data assets. In the wave of digital transformation, enterprises like Kunming Intelligent Technology are helping traditional manufacturing industries achieve the leap from "experience-driven" to "data-driven" through innovative technical solutions, making the production process truly controllable, predictable, and optimizable. For injection molding enterprises, now is the best time to embrace change. Those that take the lead in completing digital transformation will seize the initiative in future market competition, while those who hesitate may gradually lose their competitiveness in the tide of the times. Data collection is not only a technological upgrade, but also a revolution in production management concepts. When data becomes a new production factor and intelligent manufacturing becomes a new production method, the future of the injection molding industry will belong to enterprises that dare to innovate and are good at reforming.