Moldex3D Symposium 2026
APRIL 23-24
DETROIT, MI, USA
Simulation isn’t the future – it’s your advantage, now.
At Moldex3D Symposium 2026, discover how simulation, AI, and engineering insight are transforming the way products are designed and made.
See real-world case studies, hands-on demos, and practical tools that accelerate decisions and reduce guesswork.
Two days. Fresh ideas. Networking, Smarter manufacturing.
The tools are ready — are you?
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Why You Should Attend
- Get Exclusive Insights into the latest Moldex3D product updates.
- Learn about Moldex3D’s groundbreaking advancements in AI and its latest developments.
- Top companies will share their product development experiences, offering valuable insights for your success.
- Gain practical software skills, ask experts your questions in person, and pick up tips to enhance your workflow!
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Agenda
Day 1 – Main Conference – Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Grande Ballroom
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8:00-8:45 |
Breakfast/Registration |
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8:45-9:30 |
Beyond Simulation: Automation, Optimization, and AI in the Future of Injection Molding |
Moldex3D
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9:30-10:00 |
Integrated Simulation for Compression-Molded SMC Component |
GM
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10:00-10:30 |
TBD
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TBD
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10:30-10:45 |
Break |
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10:45-11:15 |
Rethinking Thin Wall Modeling: Beyond Orientation Toward Full Fiber Morphology Characterization |
BASF |
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11:15-11:45 |
Virtual Reality–Based Mold Design Review and Learning System for Injection Molding Parts and Tooling Assemblies |
Kruse Training |
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11:45-12:15 |
Utilizing Simulation to Minimize Risk in Mold Design, add FSI and Conformal Cooling |
NyproMold |
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12:15-1:15 |
Lunch |
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1:15-1:45 |
Steel Cutting Success: The Crucial Role of Final Simulation in Tooling Verification |
Moldex3D |
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1:45-2:15 |
Comparing Simulation vs. Reality |
Molex
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2:15-2:45 |
TBD |
TBD |
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2:45-3:00 |
Break |
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3:00-3:30 |
Cold Deck Thermal Management Simulation |
Saint-Gobain |
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3:30-4:00 |
Smarter Simulation for Consumer Electronics Plastics: Moving Beyond Standard FEA |
Hexagon |
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4:00-4:30 |
TBD |
TBD |
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4:30-5:00 |
Q & A |
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5:00-6:00 |
Cocktails & Networking |
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Day 2 – Workshop Day – Friday, April 24, 2026
SESSION 1: Advanced Workshop (Recommended for Current Users) | Mosaic Room
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8:30-9:15 |
Breakfast/Registration |
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9:15-9:45 |
Mastering Warpage in Moldex3D: Best Practices |
Moldex3D |
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9:45-10:15 |
Reduce Trial Time and Risk with Moldex3D AI Optimization & DOE Plus |
Moldex3D |
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10:15-10:30 |
Break |
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10:30-11:00 |
Closing the Gap: Diagnosing Real vs. Simulated Pressure Differences |
Moldex3D |
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11:00-11:30 |
Lower Scrap, Faster Cycles for Sustainable Packaging |
Anova |
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11:30-12:00 |
TBD |
TBD |
Day 2 – Workshop Day – Friday, April 24, 2026
SESSION 2: Hands-On Workshop | Abbey Room
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7:30-8:30 |
Software Installation Helpdesk/Registration |
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8:30-9:00 |
Breakfast |
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9:00-10:15 |
Moldex3D Studio
Boundary Layer Meshing (BLM) Theory |
Moldex3D |
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10:15-10:30 |
Break |
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10:30-12:00 |
Moldex3D Simulation Setup
Simulation Review & Result Interpretation
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Moldex3D |
* Please note this agenda is subject to change without prior notice
Special Hotel Rates
We have reserved a limited number of rooms for guests requiring accommodation at a special rate of $189 per night. Please make your reservation before March 11th, 2026 directly through the hotel reservation link or by calling Saint John’s Resort at 734-414-0600. Be sure to reference "Moldex3D" when booking.
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