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:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Next date | June 9–12, 2026 |
| Location | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Venue | Messe Stuttgart |
| Exhibitors | 700+ |
| Visitors | 20,000+ |
| Major themes | Mold 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 type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Daily ticket online | €40 | Online advance |
| Season ticket | €85 | 4 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
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| By plane | Stuttgart Airport (STR) — 0.5 km / direct. Adjacent to airport — 5 min walk to venue |
| By train | S-Bahn S2/S3 to Flughafen/Messe (terminal Stuttgart main station 30 min) |
| By car | A8 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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See also: Fakuma · Injection Molding · K Fair · 🇩🇪 German full version