In today’s increasingly competitive home appliance industry, product appearance has become one of the key factors influencing consumers’ purchasing decisions. Diverse surface effects such as high gloss, metallic texture, and wood-grain imitation are being efficiently achieved through In-Mold Decoration (IMD) technology. Leveraging years of technical expertise in the IMD field, Ningbo Chengdexing Automotive Trim Co., Ltd. provides home appliance manufacturers with decorative panel solutions that combine aesthetic value and practical performance.
IMD (In-Mold Decoration) technology involves placing a pre-printed decorative film inside the mold before injection molding, permanently embedding the pattern into the product surface. This process eliminates common issues associated with post-molding film application, such as bubbling and peeling. Not only does it enhance the overall texture of home appliances, but it also improves the panels’ resistance to stains, scratches, and UV radiation. This makes it particularly suitable for high-frequency use areas such as refrigerator panels, washing machine control panels, and microwave oven interfaces.
In the development of IMD decorative panels for home appliances, Chengdexing emphasizes material selection and process compatibility. The company employs environmentally friendly PET or PC films as substrates, combines them with high-precision pattern printing using flatbed screen printing machines, and completes the final product manufacturing with precision injection molding machines. The entire process, from mold development to finished product delivery, is independently controlled by the company, ensuring product consistency and delivery efficiency.
Furthermore, Chengdexing is located in Ninghai, Ningbo—a hub of China’s mold industry—benefiting from a well-established industrial chain and access to technical talent. This provides solid support for quickly responding to customized customer needs and shortening development cycles. Whether for minimalist modern styles or retro industrial designs, Chengdexing can accurately reproduce design intentions through IMD technology, helping home appliance brands create differentiated product images.
Looking ahead, as smart homes demand more from human-machine interaction interfaces, IMD technology will play an even greater role in areas such as touch panels and translucent buttons. Chengdexing will continue to deepen its expertise in the field of in-mold decoration, providing the home appliance industry with more competitive decorative solutions.
