Mastering Injection Molding: Expert Best Practices at Molding 2019

If I were an injection molder, the chance to learn from industry luminaries such as John Bozzelli, Don Paulson, Suhas Kulkarni, Robert Gattshall, Steve Johnson, and more than 40 top technical experts would be a dream. Molding 2019— the 29th annual conference—turns that dream into reality.

Scheduled for March 19‑21 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, the event will bring together the most respected voices in molding technology to share cutting‑edge insights. The Plastics Technology editorial team—Executive Editor Matt Naitove and Senior Editor Tony Deligio—has curated a speaker lineup that promises real, actionable knowledge for every molder, from small‑batch operators to large‑scale manufacturers.

Daily Highlights

Each morning of the 2½‑day conference opens with a keynote that sets the stage for the day’s General Session:

• Tuesday, March 19: “Tomorrow’s Smart Molding Plant” followed by the session on Best Practices: Molding for Consistent Quality and Optimum Productivity.
• Wednesday, March 20: “Additive Manufacturing: Design for AM vs. Injection Molding” leading into the session on Best Practices: Applying Robots & Automation.
• Thursday, March 21 (half‑day): “Fast‑Track Mold Commissioning” and the session on Best Practices: Tooling and Cooling.

Special lunch presentations will cover timely topics such as recent changes to R&D tax credits and a groundbreaking metal additive manufacturing technology that claims to deliver the fastest, hardest parts.

Afternoon Concurrent Tracks

After the General Sessions, attendees can dive deeper into specific areas of interest. Tracks include:

• Medical, Packaging & Precision Molding
• Medium & Large Parts Molding for Mechanical Performance & Aesthetics
• LSR Molding
• Technology for Today’s Molders
• Preparing for the New Era of Digital Manufacturing

Networking & Exhibits

Beyond the sessions, the conference offers a dedicated tabletop exhibit area where you can meet over 50 leading suppliers and explore the latest tooling, automation, and material innovations.

Special Offers

Hotel Rate: A discounted nightly rate of $169 plus taxes at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis is available exclusively to conference attendees.

Early‑Bird Discount: Register before February 15 and save $200 on your registration fee.

Ready to elevate your molding practice? Learn more about this one‑of‑a‑kind event at moldingconference.com.