You may already know how to build and run simulations in Moldex3D. However, producing results that are truly reliable and ready for production requires more than simply clicking “Run”.
The 2026 Advanced Training Series is designed to explore the fundamentals of simulation in depth, focusing on the key factors that determine result reliability as well as the analytical and decision-making capabilities of engineers. From mastering critical input parameters in Moldex3D to interpreting complex injection molding phenomena, each topic aims to strengthen both the technical foundation and engineering mindset in a systematic way.
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Upcoming Program Dates
Webinar: Dealing with Short Shot, Hesitation, and Stress Mark in Injection Molding
20 May 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
Surface-related defects such as flow marks and sink marks can affect both the appearance and dimensional stability of products.
This training session will guide you in interpreting simulation results to identify these defects early and adjust the design accordingly to prevent potential issues.
You will learn to:
- Understand the formation mechanism of flow marks and how to identify them through simulation results
- Differentiate between sink marks and voids, and understand their root causes
- Apply Moldex3D to predict and resolve surface-related defects
Webinar: Predicting and Reducing Stress Marks on Product Surfaces
17 June 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
Welcome to our presentation on Cutting-Edge Simulation Methods for Predicting and Reducing Stress Marks on Product Surfaces using Moldex3D. Surface defects, like stress marks, often stem from uneven cooling during the molding process, impacting product quality and appearance. This session will showcase how advanced simulation tools can pinpoint hidden issues and provide actionable solutions to optimize cooling design. Learn how conformal cooling techniques eliminate hot spots, reduce residual stress, and enhance product aesthetics. Whether you’re a molding engineer, processing expert, tooling specialist, or part designer, this presentation will equip you with innovative strategies to improve efficiency and ensure flawless production outcomes.
What Attendees Will Learn?
- Identify the Root Cause of Surface Defects: Learn how poor cooling design impacts temperature distribution, leading to stress marks.
- Optimize Cooling with Conformal Cooling Solutions: Discover how conformal cooling eliminates hot spots and reduces residual stress near critical areas like gate regions.
- Leverage Moldex3D for Accurate Predictions: See how advanced simulations validate filling, packing, and cooling processes to prevent defects early.
Webinar: How to Optimize Gate Locations to Reduce Molding Defects
15 July 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
Improper gate design, includes the shape of the gates, the number of gates, and the location, could lead to molding cosmetic problems, such as sink mark, flow mark, voids, etc. With Moldex3D you can have the gate location advisory, part thickness verification, weld line prediction to get the most proper gate design. Find out how to utilize Moldex3D for resolving your gating problems.
What Attendees Will Learn?
- How to optimize gate design and location using Moldex3D technology to avoid molding defects.
Webinar: Effective Simulation Strategies to Minimize Warpage
19 August 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
In the world of manufacturing, part warpage is a common challenge that can lead to costly defects and production delays. As industries strive for efficiency and quality, leveraging simulation tools becomes crucial in understanding and mitigating warpage issues before they arise. In this session, we will explore various simulation techniques that can predict and analyze warpage during the production process. We’ll discuss real-world case studies, showcasing how these strategies have successfully reduced warpage and improved overall product performance.
What Attendees Will Learn?
- What is the definition of Warpage and how can it be visualized in simulation?
- Key result items to look for when trying to diagnose warpage issues.
- How to separate material shrinkage from differential shrinkage?
Webinar: Optimizing Molding Parameters with DOE
16 September 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
Finding optimal molding conditions often requires balancing multiple parameters and objectives.
This session introduces the DOE and AI Optimization Wizard functions in Moldex3D—powerful tools that help engineers systematically explore parameter combinations and identify optimal molding conditions more efficiently and accurately.
What Attendees Will Learn?
- Gain an overview of DOE and AI Optimization, along with their practical applications
- Follow step-by-step guidance to set up DOE and AI Optimization analyses
- Interpret analysis results to evaluate and select appropriate injection molding parameters
- Understand the differences between DOE and AI Optimization, and how to choose the most suitable approach
This session will help you move beyond traditional trial-and-error methods and apply data-driven optimization to achieve stable processes, higher product quality, and shorter product development cycles.
Webinar: Understanding How Moldex3D Solvers are Interlinked
21 October 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
When setting up a simulation workflow, it is important to understand how the solvers are interlinked. There are 4 commonly used solvers in the Moldex3D software: Flow, Pack, Cool, and Warp. This webinar will briefly guide you through how they function, process data and exchange data as well as how the computation parameter settings work. Additionally, our expert will explain the differences between various analysis sequence such as FPW and CtFPCtW. Join this webinar to understand more about Moldex3D solvers!
What Attendees Will Learn?
- The relations among the 4 main solvers
- The relations between the computation parameters and the analysis results
- The importance of Cool
Webinar: Exploring Intelligence-Driven Innovations in iSLM
18 November 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
As simulation and manufacturing increasingly operate in a data-driven environment, managing and reusing engineering knowledge has become just as important as generating accurate simulation results.
This session introduces iSLM, Moldex3D’s digital platform for project management and knowledge integration, which connects simulation, data, and production within a unified workflow.
What Attendees Will Learn?
- Understand what iSLM is and why it is essential for modern engineering and smart manufacturing
- Explore the core iSLM modules for managing, searching, and reusing project data
- Learn how iSLM integrates with FANUC injection molding machines to enable data exchange between simulation and real production
Webinar: Introduction to Material Hub Cloud (MHC) and Smart Choice of Materials
16 December 2026, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM SGT
MHC is not only a cloud database but also an assistant to plastic part designers, plastic processing operators, product manufacturing supply chain, CAE engineers, and scientific researchers. It is used for material selection and decision-making, combining a web browser with a user-friendly GUI for ease of use. Additionally, it has more than 9,000 complete material data and is going to be expanded quarterly with the most up-to-date material information. In this webinar, you can understand the GUI and the operation of the basic features of MHC. Further, learn how to leverage these features and search tools to select the right material for your application.
What Attendees Will Learn?
- Features and Benefits of MHC
- GUI and Use of MHC
- Smart Choice of Materials Scenarios by MHC
View full list of dates: Moldex3D Advanced Training 2026
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