HF Group strives to digitize, and new technologies help upgrade tire production

On December 9, it was reported that after the merger of HF Mixing and HF TireTech, they quickly launched a number of global projects, particularly eye-catching of which was the development of advanced condition monitoring (CM) technology for internal mixing lines and vulcanization presses. This important initiative is based on the in-depth research and development of HF Xplore software and the accumulation of professional knowledge in the field of rubber machinery and systems. Jeremias Neuhaus, HF Group's leader in digital solutions, revealed that the team is working hard to advance the project and looks forward to demonstrating its new product and machine monitoring solutions in the near future, and the 2025 Tire Technology Expo has been selected as the debut stage for this innovation.

Since 2022, HF Group has clarified its strategy for the rise in the field of digital technology. HF Xplore is the core product under this strategy. It focuses on the maintenance and problem prediction of tire factories and aims to improve production through intelligent means. efficiency. In the internal mixing process, HF has embarked on a pilot project of machine condition monitoring, initially exploring the application potential of CM technology. It is particularly worth mentioning that the application of HF Xplore in vulcanization presses has achieved remarkable results. Several pilot projects have not only verified its technical strength, but also provided direction for further optimization and customization of technology through valuable feedback from customers.

According to Carbon Black Industry Network, HF Group is not satisfied with the status quo, but decided to expand the application scope of CM software to a wider range of tire production equipment and processes. This decision not only reflects the comprehensive strength and foresight of the merged new entity, but also indicates that HF will play a more important role in the digital transformation of the tire manufacturing industry. Regarding the launch timeline of the new CM technology, Neuhaus said that the team plans to launch the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) during the Tire Technology Expo, and invites customers to participate in the pilot project. Through practical cooperation, we will continuously deepen technical solutions to ensure that they can accurately meet market demand.