On the morning of July 21, He Nairu, Vice Dean of the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, led a 3-member delegation to visit Zhejiang Kaihua Mould Co., Ltd. They held in-depth discussions on graduate employment, industry-academia-research cooperation, and college students’ internship programs.
The delegation was warmly received by Mr.Li Maoming, Deputy General Manager of the company, and Ms. Mao Xiaoqian, Director of Human Resources. Both parties exchanged views on talent development and technological collaborative innovation, and held a plaque-awarding ceremony for the “Employment and Internship Base”, marking a new stage in university-enterprise cooperation.
Accompanied by Mr.Li, Mr.He and the Shaanxi University of Science and Technology delegation first toured the company’s innovation showcase. Mr. Li provided a detailed overview of the company’s development history, core businesses, and technological strengths, with a focus on sharing Kaihua’s innovative achievements in four key sectors: automotive, medical, logistics, and home appliances and furniture. The university delegation commended Kaihua’s technology-driven industry leadership and its strategic focus on smart manufacturing and green transformation.
In the production facility, the delegation explored Kaihua’s smart manufacturing ecosystem, with particular emphasis on the “Lights-out workshop” – a fully automated production hub where industrial internet (IIoT) and robotics integration enable unattended, high-efficiency operations. Mr.Li demonstrated how these technologies underpin Kaihua’s pioneering role in digital and intelligent transformation, showcasing real-time data analytics, predictive maintenance systems, and AI-driven process optimization. This visit underscored Kaihua Moulds’ commitment to leading the sector’s transition toward Industry 4.0-driven, sustainable manufacturing paradigms.
After the tour, Ms. Mao, held a special symposium with the university delegation. Both parties discussed the following topics:
Industry-academia-research collaboration: Exploring joint technological research, project studies and other directions to promote the transformation of academic achievements.
Employment and internships: Optimizing graduate recruitment processes and establishing a direct “internship-employment” pathway.
Talent development: Developing a customized university-enterprise joint training program based on Kaihua’s dual-track “technical + management” development system.
Regarding student internships, 8 students from Shaanxi University of Science and Technology are currently interning in Kaihua’s Production Management, Technical, Quality Control and Project Management Departments. Under the guidance of department mentors, they are actively learning job skills, applying theoretical knowledge from classrooms to practical work, and quickly adapting to the corporate environment and work rhythm. Some students can already independently complete basic tasks, demonstrating that this hands-on training model effectively helps students transition from theory to practice.
At the conclusion of the symposium, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology officially awarded Zhejiang Kaihua Moulds Co., Ltd. the “Employment & Internship Base” plaque, marking the partnership’s transition into a tangible stage of collaboration aligned with Industry 5.0 imperatives. Going forward, leveraging this platform, Kaihua Mould will provide more internship and employment opportunities for current students. Meanwhile, it will collaborate with universities on technological R&D to accelerate the transformation of industry-academia-research achievements.
This exchange has laid a robust foundation for deepened collaboration between Kaihua Moulds and Shaanxi University of Science and Technology. Moving forward, both parties will focus on joint talent cultivation and cutting-edge technology development, particularly in areas like additive manufacturing applications and circular economy initiatives. By fostering innovation-oriented, practice-ready professionals aligned with industry demands, they aim to drive new growth for China’s mold manufacturing sector and promote its transition toward high-quality, sustainable development.
Post time: Aug-06-2025