"ReThink with us." Exhibition Highlights - Part 1

We are developing the AI-Drive series, which uses AI to support the optimization of molding conditions throughout the molding process, from startup and mass production to quality assurance.
The first product in the series, AI-Drive Optima, automatically adjusts the molding process during mass production, contributing to quality stabilization, defect reduction, and productivity improvement. At this IPF, we will introduce AI-Drive Optima+, which adds mold cavity pressure to the monitoring items. By capturing the condition of molded products more directly, the system aims to respond more effectively to quality fluctuations and achieve even greater quality stability.
Employees from our Innovation and Technology Research Laboratories will also introduce technologies under development, including support for initial process adjustment and molding-quality prediction.

We will introduce next-generation technologies that respond to the changing needs of manufacturing sites. Features currently under development will be exhibited in advance, with the aim of creating a more flexible and user-friendly molding environment tailored to each customer's operating style and production needs.
Drawing on the technology and expertise that Sumitomo has accumulated through many years of injection molding machine development, we continue to enhance both productivity and ease of operation. As we pursue molding machines that evolve together with our customers, we will listen to your feedback and requests and work together to create the value expected of the molding machines of the future.

We showcase labor-saving solutions that support processes from setup, including mold mounting and peripheral equipment operation, through mass production and quality control.
Our solutions include QR code applications that improve operational efficiency and prevent setup errors, equipment communication functions that reduce operator workload, molding setup support tools, remote monitoring systems, and automation functions used at the end of production. By improving productivity, stabilizing quality, and promoting standardized work procedures, these solutions help manufacturers address labor shortages and the growing shortage of skilled workers.

Introducing IMP^e, an in-mold coating system that integrates molding and coating to improve manufacturing efficiency while reducing environmental impact. By integrating the coating process into the molding process and reducing auxiliary processes traditionally required for painting, such as cleaning and drying, IMP^e contributes to labor savings, higher productivity, and reduced energy consumption.
IMP^e also helps reduce VOC and CO₂ emissions by shortening the process, supporting more sustainable manufacturing. The system accommodates sophisticated decorative finishes and thick-film coating, offering solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive and home appliances.

Introducing SSIMC, an in-mold coating system that combines reduced environmental impact with high-quality decorative finishes. By performing coating and drying within the molding process, SSIMC reduces conventional painting processes and contributes to higher productivity, labor savings, and reduced VOC emissions.
In addition, precise injection control enables highly detailed decorative finishes. Its compact system configuration facilitates installation and supports a wide range of decorative molding needs, from small- to medium-sized applications, offering a next-generation solution.

Injection molding sites need to ensure stable quality while processing increasingly functional and difficult-to-mold resins. As a result, many manufacturers face ongoing challenges in stabilizing molding conditions and optimizing production processes.
Common issues include nozzle stringing, which can result in product defects and potential mold damage, as well as fluctuations in dosing time, a key process indicator for ensuring stable part quality.We will introduce range of technologies and solutions designed to address these challenges and support stable, high-quality molding production.

The purpose of maintenance inspections and periodic parts replacement is not simply to prevent unexpected downtime and maintain machinery. What matters is keeping our customers' production running. Tomenai Service has supported stable production for many customers as a preventive maintenance service that helps prevent unexpected downtime.
Reconsidering the value of maintenance inspections from "protecting machines" to "protecting production," we propose an approach that supports not only longer equipment life, but also long-term stable operation, reduced risk of production stoppages, and business continuity.