Aito, a Chinese automotive brand established in 2021 through the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) with support from Huawei and Seres, has integrated diecasting technology into its production process.
This adoption, initially deployed for the Aito M9 model, aims to significantly enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Seres, utilizing a Wencan IDRA9800T 10,000-ton class super diecasting unit since its installation in February, now manufactures one-piece diecast rear body units for the Aito M9, potentially for the chassis, although specific details have not been confirmed.
This approach reduces part count by approximately 80 and solder joints by about 1,440, while increasing torsional rigidity by 23%.
The implementation of large-scale diecasting, similar to Tesla’s Giga Press, underscores a broader trend among Chinese automakers to streamline production, cut costs, and improve vehicle safety.
Competitors like Xpeng and Nio are also adopting similar technologies, reflecting industry-wide efforts to meet increasing market demands efficiently.
