Haitian unveils next-generation injection molding machines at K 2025

The high-speed electric Zeres F and servo-hydraulic Mars F Pro IMMs emphasize energy efficiency, AI-supported mold protection and rapid cycle times for packaging.
Dec. 10, 2025
2 min read

Key Highlights

  • Haitian introduced the high-speed Zeres F with 230 tons of clamping force, AI-supported mold protection and energy-saving cylinder heating technology.
  • The Mars F Pro servo-hydraulic machine with 380 tons of clamping force is optimized for thin-wall, high-cavity molds with seamless automation integration.
  • Niigata’s new all-electric vertical molding machine, the MDVR10058500, was showcased for optical parts production, with a cycle time of 90 seconds and a clamping force of approximately 102 tons.
  • HT-Xtend AI tools automatically optimize process parameters, monitor energy use and support multi-stage pressure molding, enhancing production efficiency.

By Ron Shinn 

Haitian showed two new-generation injection molding machines for the first time at K 2025, the high-speed electric Zhafir Zeres F and the servo-hydraulic Mars F Pro. Both are for packaging applications.

In addition, Haitian, which acquired the Niigata brand in early 2023, also presented Niigata’s new all-electric vertical molding machine, the MDVR10058500, producing optical parts. 

The Zeres F has 230 tons of clamping force and an 830 injection unit. Injection speed is up to 500mm per second with high process stability.  

Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported intelligent mold protection with real-time monitoring is included. The system detects deviations of 0.01mm in less than 0.05 second. 

A new cylinder heating technology reduces energy consumption by up to 30 percent. 

At the trade show, the fifth-generation Zeres F was running 500 milliliter (mL) thin-wall PP food containers with an integrated in-mold-labeling system in a four-cavity mold with a 3.2-second cycle time. Haitian developed the IML in-house. 

The Mars F Pro has 380 tons of clamping force and a 2.33 injection unit. Injection speed is up to 800mm per second. The plasticizing unit is servo-driven.

The machine has a servo-hydraulic drive with infrared heating for higher energy efficiency. It also features RFID-based access, intelligent diagnostics and integrated lubricant management. 

Haitian said it is optimized for thin-wall, high-cavity molds with fast, stable cycles and for seamless automation integration. 

At K 2025, a Mars F Pro was molding a 2-liter round PP container in a two-cavity mold with a shot weight of 1.30 grams. Cycle time was 5 seconds. 

Niigata’s MDVR10058500 has a clamping force of approximately 102 tons. Cycle time was 90 seconds. 

Haitian, the world’s biggest builder of injection molding machines with 53,000 presses delivered in 2024, ran eight machines in its booth.  

It also introduced two versions of HT-Xtend, its deep AI tool for setting up, optimizing and monitoring the molding process. It comes in Lite and Advanced versions. 

The system automatically compensates for product weight variations, monitors and manages energy use, optimizes charging and cuts velocity as needed, adjusts oil based on cycle times and pressure, automatically compensates in real time for injection process faults, and supports multi-stage pressure molding. 

The company also demonstrated its Smart Solutions package of interconnectivity tools. Smart Solutions is designed to seamlessly connect and integrate plant services such as automated production lines, intelligent management systems, smart factory solutions, supply collaboration and monitored information through an open and shared internet platform. 

Haitian is in the process of expanding its global production capacity. It announced expansions in Serbia, Malaysia, Japan and India. Its production site and regional headquarters in Mexico provides service in North America.  

Approximately 11,800 of the company’s machines were sold outside of China in 2024. About 1,300 were delivered in North America. 

Contact: 

Absolute Haitian Corp., Worcester, Mass., 508-459-5372, www.absolutehaitian.com 

About the Author

Ron Shinn

Editor

Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.

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