ARBURG Technology Days
Mold Technology: The Foundation of Progress in Plastics Processing
Innovation in plastics processing is often associated with machines, automation, and digital systems – but those closest to production understand that real progress begins with the mold. At ARBURG Technology Days, injection mold partners play a central role in turning advanced technology into consistent, repeatable results on the shop floor.
Where Engineering Meets Production Reality
Injection molding machines deliver force, speed, and precision, but the mold ultimately determines what can be produced. Cycle time, part quality, material efficiency, and process stability are heavily influenced by mold design and execution. Modern mold technology extends well beyond cavities and steel, incorporating optimized cooling, precision machining, hot runner systems, and advanced surface treatments to unlock full machine performance.
Feature-Rich Tooling: Building Functionality into the Part
As part designs grow more complex, molds are evolving to engineer functionality directly into molded components. Feature-rich tooling enables threads, seals, undercuts, living hinges, insert molding, multi-material interfaces, and in-mold labeling within a single, repeatable process—eliminating secondary operations and improving overall efficiency.
Smart Molds
Increasingly, molds integrate instrumentation such as cavity pressure, temperature, flow monitoring, and mold wear sensing. These smart molds provide real-time insight into the molding process, improving visibility, reducing total system cost, and enhancing part integrity. At Technology Days, intelligent mold design is shown working in harmony with machine controls, automation, and digital assistance systems.
Moldmakers as Innovation Enablers
Today’s moldmakers are no longer just tool suppliers – they are essential process partners. Early collaboration influences part design, material selection, automation strategies, and validation planning. This partnership is a defining element of Technology Days, where live systems demonstrate how molds, machines, robots, and controls operate together as a unified manufacturing ecosystem.
Why Mold Technology Takes Center Stage at Technology Days
ARBURG Technology Days stands apart by showcasing complete, working production systems rather than isolated components. Each system highlights how mold technology, machine performance, and intelligent controls combine to deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, and sustainability – reinforcing the mold’s critical role in shaping the future of plastics processing.
A Natural Meeting Point for Moldmakers and Processors
As manufacturing demands increase and margins tighten, closer integration between mold technology and processing technology is essential. Tech Days creates a shared environment where moldmakers can see firsthand how their expertise impacts efficiency, resilience, and scalability on the molding floor. The future of plastics processing will not be shaped by machines alone, but by the molds that transform design intent into millions of consistent, high-quality parts
Your Invitation to ARBURG Tech Days 2026
Join us at ARBURG Tech Days, March 10–15, 2026, at ARBURG’s Global Headquarters in Loßburg, Germany. For North American moldmakers advancing what’s possible in plastics manufacturing, Tech Days is where your technology, insight, and innovation belong. You will also have the chance to visit a local toolmaker with us in the region giving you a deeper insight into the German tool makers world.