AutoForm Engineering, a global mold simulation company, presented a solution to the dual challenges of the disconnect of skilled technology and the delay in digital transformation, putting forward "intelligent co-prosperity" as its core keyword.

Autoform held a press conference on the 7th and announced its digital mold strategy for K-manufacturing innovation.

Autoform diagnosed that the domestic mold industry is at risk of losing decades of accumulated field know-how due to an aging population and a shortage of manpower.

Analysis suggests that while the retirement of skilled workers is accelerating, the lack of systematized technology transfer is placing an increasing burden on overall productivity and quality management.

As a result, judgment criteria based on experience in the corporate field are wavering, and the technology gap between generations is widening.

At the press conference held on this day, Autoform unveiled a strategy centered on AI-based simulation and digital twin technology.

Olivier Le Teutreux, CEO of Autoform Engineering Group, unveiled a plan to use AI technology to translate the judgment processes of skilled workers into data and transform them into a standardized decision-making system.

He also made clear his intention to continuously expand research and development and technology investment, using the Korean market as a key base.

Cho Young-bin, CEO of Autoform Korea, described the essence of digital transformation as a "change in the way technology is accumulated."

The point is that only by reorganizing manufacturing processes that relied on individual experience into a data-driven structure can both talent influx and industrial competitiveness be secured simultaneously.

In particular, it was emphasized that strengthening a prevention-oriented quality management system and minimizing failure costs are important for restoring quality and cost competitiveness.

The achievements in talent development also attracted attention.

The 'Autoform Ieum Project,' currently being promoted by Autoform in collaboration with Gyeongbuk Mechanical Engineering High School, is being operated as practical training that reflects on-site needs.

The participating students are receiving training that combines traditional mold technology with simulation capabilities, and 10 of them have already secured employment or are about to be deployed to manufacturing sites.

As the next generation of manufacturing personnel, they are expected to be the talents who will lead the generational shift and intelligentization of the industry.

Based on a proven industry-academia collaboration model in the Gyeongbuk region, Autoform plans to establish a nationwide talent development network within this year.

The strategy is to strengthen the digital foundation connecting the manufacturing value chain through this and support the sustainable growth of the Korean mold industry.

An official from Autoform stated, “Converting skilled technology into digital assets is the starting point for the manufacturing industry’s resurgence,” adding, “We will enhance the competitiveness of K-manufacturing through a structure where people and technology grow together.”