- Date：May 20, 2026
- Location： Lowell, MA, USA
Moldex3D and the University of Massachusetts Lowell will co-host Molding Innovation Day on May 20, 2026. This seminar will focus on the latest advancements in simulation solutions developed to address common challenges in injection molding. Sessions will highlight how modern simulation technologies can improve product quality, optimize manufacturing processes, and accelerate development timelines.
The event will also include a half-day hands-on workshop led by Moldex3D experts, offering practical guidance and real-world application insights. Admission to the event is free and open to all interested participants.
Agenda
| Time (EDT) | Session | Presenter |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Arrival/Sign-In | |
| 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM | Introduction | Lowell |
| 9:05 AM – 9:35 AM | Reduce Trial Time and Risk with Moldex3D AI Optimization & DOEPlus | Moldex3D |
| 9:35 AM – 10:05 AM | The Hidden Variable: Modeling Thermal Contact Resistance in Injection Molding | Lowell |
| 10:05 AM – 10:35 AM | Utilizing Simulation to Minimize Risk in Mold Design, add FSI and conformal cooling | NyproMold |
| 10:35 AM – 10:50 AM | Break | |
| 10:50 AM – 11:20 AM | Comparing Molding Processes and Control Strategies | RJG |
| 11:20 AM – 11:50 AM | Looking Beyond The Part – Using Moldex3D to fully evaluate part defects due to mold design | Amphenol Alden |
| 11:50 AM – 12:20 PM | Connecting simulation to production – accelerating injection molding workflows with ENGEL sim link | ENGEL |
| 12:20 PM – 01:20 PM | Lunch | |
| 12:50 PM – 01:20 PM | Tour of Department of Plastics Engineering Labs | |
| Hands-on Workshop | ||
| 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Quick Demo of Moldex3D Pre-Processing – CADDoctor – Meshing Best Practices – Advantages of Boundary Layer Meshing (BLM) |
Moldex3D |
| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Break | |
| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Project Setup – Best Practices – Standard Simulation Workflow – Result Interpretation – Studio Demo |
Moldex3D |
| 4:30 PM – | Q&A | Moldex3D |
Venue
- Morning Session Venue: Saab ETIC, Room 101 (40 University Ave, Lowell MA 01854)
- Afternoon Session Venue: Ball Hall, Room 214, DeCastro Lecture Hall (185 Riverside Street, Lowell MA 01854)
- Parking: Free and open access parking will be available at the Riverside Parking Lot B (307-311 Riverside Street, Lowell MA 01854).
- Campus map: https://www.uml.edu/maps
Contact
Scott Sazin
E: sales.us@moldex3d.com
P: 248-946-4570
Join the Eastern New England SPE Chapter for an exclusive Bixby International Plant Tour on May 20th at 1 Preble Road, Newburyport, MA 01950. The evening begins with check-in at 4:30 pm, followed by a guided plant tour from 5:00–6:00 pm, and a networking social at 6:15 pm. After the tour, attendees are invited to continue networking over dinner at Giuseppe’s, located at 257 Low St, Newburyport, MA 01950.
Register by May 12th to secure your spot: https://umasslowell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pmMifqGxX2fX4G