With the rapid development of technology, digital and intelligent technologies have penetrated into various fields, and the automotive manufacturing industry, as an important representative, is undergoing changes. As an indispensable key link in the automotive production process, the development of digitalization and intelligence in automotive mould is of great significance for improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality.

The application of digital technology has fundamentally changed the design and manufacturing process of automotive mould. Traditional automotive mold design mainly relies on the experience of engineers and manual drawing, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors. However, with the popularization of computer-aided design (CAD) technology, engineers can perform 3D modeling and simulation on computers, greatly shortening the design cycle and improving design quality. In addition, digital technology can also help engineers optimize the design of molds to meet the production needs of different automotive components.

In the manufacturing process of automotive mould, digital technology also plays an important role. Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) technology can automatically generate machining paths based on designed 3D models, guiding CNC machine tools to perform precise machining. This method not only improves machining accuracy and reduces human errors, but also significantly improves production efficiency. Meanwhile, digital technology can also achieve rapid manufacturing of automotive mould, shortening the time from design to finished product.

The application of intelligent technology in the field of automotive mould is becoming increasingly mature. By introducing the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data technology, various data in the automotive mold manufacturing process can be collected and analyzed in real time. These data include the temperature, pressure, and degree of wear of the mold. Through real-time monitoring and analysis of these data, it is possible to effectively predict the failure and maintenance needs of the mold, thereby reducing the failure rate and extending the service life of the mold. In addition, intelligent technology can also achieve remote monitoring and diagnosis of automotive mould, providing more convenient services for mold manufacturers and users.

The combination of digitalization and intelligent technology also provides the possibility for customized production of automotive mould. Traditional automobile mold production often adopts a mass production approach, which to some extent limits the diversity and personalization of products. However, through digital and intelligent technology, automotive mold manufacturers can quickly adjust their design and production processes according to customer needs, achieving small batch or even single piece production. This not only meets the market's demand for personalized cars, but also helps to reduce inventory costs and improve the competitiveness of enterprises.

Although significant achievements have been made in the digitalization and intelligent development of automotive mould, they still face some challenges. The speed of technological updates is very fast, and mold manufacturers need to continuously invest research and development resources to keep up with the pace of technological development. In addition, the application of digital and intelligent technologies requires a large number of professional talents, which is a significant challenge for mold manufacturers. Meanwhile, as the automotive industry increasingly demands environmental protection and sustainable development, automotive mold manufacturers also need to pay attention to the development of green manufacturing and circular economy to reduce environmental impacts in the production process.

The digital and intelligent development of automotive mould has brought enormous opportunities and challenges to the automotive manufacturing industry. With the continuous advancement of technology, we have reason to believe that automotive mould will play a more important role in future automotive production, creating a better travel life for humanity.