● Market Growth: The global automotive mold market is projected to grow from USD 46.64 billion in 2025 to USD 49.44 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 6.70%, potentially reaching USD 73.46 billion by 2032.
● Smarter Tooling: The industry is moving toward “smarter, faster, and resilient tooling ecosystems”. The rise of EVs is shifting demand toward large structural dies and complex battery enclosures.
● Lightweighting: Growing use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) in EV body components and glass-filled polymers is driving new mold designs and coatings.
Technology Innovations & Product Launches
● ENGEL Group: Debuted the world’s largest injection molding machine (11,217-ton press) for very large auto parts. At Chinaplas 2026, showcased clearmelt (in-mold coating for B-pillar trims) and fluidmelt (gas/water injection for hollow structures).
● Gestamp: Unveiled new hot stamping technologies (“Ges-HighForm” and “Ges-FastForming”) to shorten manufacturing processes.
● HANKUK MOLD: Showcased large-scale injection molding tech and CFRP lightweight components using recycled resin.
● Bukwang Tech: Presented precision mold automation components for stamping dies and injection molds.
Major Exhibitions & Events
● Die & Mould India 2026 (DMI 2026): Held in Mumbai (April 21-24), featured 350+ exhibitors, 35,000+ visitors, and 35+ product launches.
● Manufacturing Expo 2026 (ME2026): Held in Bangkok (June 17-20), co-located with InterMold Thailand and Automotive Manufacturing 2026.
● JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026: Held in Yokohama (May 27-29), where Gestamp debuted its new hot stamping tech.
Post time: Jun-30-2026