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Moulding Expo Stuttgart — Mold + Tool Making

Moulding Expo is the focused mold-making event in Europe. While Fakuma and K Fair have mold-makers, Moulding Expo is 100 % focused on mold + tool industry. For mold buyers, hot-runner suppliers, mold-machining equipment makers — Moulding Expo is essential.

Moulding Expo Quick Facts

2026 edition:

MetricValue
FrequencyBiennial
Next dateJune 9–12, 2026
LocationStuttgart, Germany
VenueMesse Stuttgart
Exhibitors700+
Visitors20,000+
Major themesMold making, hot runners, mold-machining, CAM, mold components

Who attends and what to expect

This fair is most relevant for the following visitor profiles:

  • Tool & mold makers (premium cluster Baden-Württemberg)
  • Hot runner makers (Mold-Masters, HRSflow, INCOE)
  • Standard parts (Hasco, Meusburger, DME)
  • CAM software (Tebis, NX, Mastercam)
  • Tool-machine makers (DMG Mori, Mazak, Hermle)
  • Automotive suppliers (Daimler, Porsche, Audi)

Opening hours: Tue–Fri 09:00–17:00

Side events and programme

Conferences, special shows, and side events accompanying the fair:

  • Tool-Making Forum — Mold & die conference
  • Tool Industry Awards — Industry awards

Tickets — where to buy and prices

Recommended: pre-register online for lower prices than at the door. Official ticket shop: https://www.moulding-expo.com/en/Visitors/Tickets

Ticket typePriceDetails
Daily ticket online€40Online advance
Season ticket€854 days

Prices are indicative based on the latest published edition. Buy tickets only through the official organizer linked above to avoid scams.

Venue and floor plan

The official floor plan with hall layout, exhibitor list, and routing is available at: https://www.moulding-expo.com/en/Visitors/Hallplan

Getting there

ModeDetails
By planeStuttgart Airport (STR) — 0.5 km / direct. Adjacent to airport — 5 min walk to venue
By trainS-Bahn S2/S3 to Flughafen/Messe (terminal Stuttgart main station 30 min)
By carA8 exit Stuttgart Airport/Messe; parking direct at venue

Hotels and accommodation

Stuttgart city center (Schlossplatz, Königstraße), Stuttgart-Möhringen (close to venue), Filderstadt (airport hotels). Premium: Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin.

Booking tip: June in Stuttgart pleasant, hotel rates moderate. Book 2–3 months ahead.

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FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

Moulding Expo vs Fakuma?
Moulding Expo: 100 % mold-focused, smaller. Fakuma: broad plastics machinery + processing, larger. For mold buyers and mold-component suppliers: Moulding Expo deeper. For full plastics-machinery picture: Fakuma. Many mold-makers exhibit at both.
Major exhibitors?
Hot runners: Mold-Masters, HRSflow, INCOE, Synventive, EWIKON, Otto Männer. Mold components: Hasco, Meusburger, DME, Strack Norma. Mold-machining: DMG Mori, Mazak, Makino, Hermle. CAM: Tebis, Siemens NX, Mastercam. Mold makers: 500+ premium German + European mold shops.
Stuttgart-area mold industry?
Baden-Württemberg (Stuttgart region) is a major German mold-making cluster — strong automotive supply chain. Audi, Daimler, Porsche all source local mold-makers. Many mold shops within 50 km of Stuttgart. Moulding Expo leverages this regional cluster.
Mold-making 2026 trends?
Digital twin of mold (predictive maintenance), conformal cooling channels via metal 3D printing, faster mold-machining (5-axis), AI-optimized mold design, sustainability (mold longevity, less material waste). All featured at Moulding Expo 2026.

See also: Fakuma · Injection Molding · K Fair · 🇩🇪 German full version