1. Full Automation and Intelligence:
★ The future trend is no longer individual pipe bending machines, but flexible manufacturing cells (FMC) or automated production lines. These integrate loading and unloading robots, automatic material racks, online measurement systems (such as laser scanning), automatic pipe cutting machines, and pipe end forming machines, etc. The value of individual equipment has been elevated to that of an entire line solution.
★ IoT (Internet of Things): Equipment data is networked to enable remote monitoring, fault diagnosis, predictive maintenance, and production data management, enhancing the digitalization level of customers' factories.
2. Increasing Importance of Software:
Powerful offline programming software and simulation software have become core competencies. The ability to quickly import 3D models (such as STEP/IGES files), automatically generate processing programs, and simulate interference and collisions significantly reduces the debugging time for new products, which is a key factor in attracting high-end customers.
3. High Precision and High Efficiency:
★ The downstream industries are demanding higher precision (such as in new energy vehicles), driving the development of equipment towards full servo motor drive, replacing traditional hydraulic drive. Servo motor control is more precise, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly (with no risk of oil leakage).
★ The requirements for production cycle time (efficiency) are also constantly increasing.
The CNC pipe bending machine market is a typical "long slope and thick snow" track, with its potential built on the solid foundation of the upgrading of high-end manufacturing and the development of emerging industries.
For equipment manufacturers:
Technology research and development is the core: Continuously invest in the research and development of servo technology, software systems, and automation integration capabilities.
Focus on high-growth industries: Concentrate on key sectors such as new energy vehicles, aerospace, and medical, providing industry-specific solutions.
Enhance service value: Shift from selling equipment to offering a complete value package of "equipment + software + services", establishing long-term customer relationships.
Brand building: Build a professional brand image in specific fields and differentiate from international brands.