Published 03/10/2025

PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 4 of 4: Discover Cutting-Edge Moldmaking Solutions

Here is a brief overview of some of the advanced moldmaking technologies you’ll find at PTXPO 2025. Join fellow molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers in Rosemont, Illinois, for three days of nonstop networking, education and business development opportunities where you can network, learn and grow your business.

Edited by: Angela Osborne

Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media

MMT @ PTXPO, Booth 1235

Our booth at PTXPO 2025 will be the perfect place to get to know us better, get to know each other and discover how MMT serves as the bridge to connect you to the latest industry innovations, strategies and solutions.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker T-shirts
Mouldmaker Card Game
MMT Chats Studio
Editorial Advisory Board Meet & Greet
MMT Meetup Happy Hour Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 pm

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This is the fourth and final preview with company profiles listed in alphabetical order. Click here to read previews #1, #2 and #3.

The 2025 Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is set to take place March 18-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The show floor will offer a variety of cutting-edge technologies, innovations, networking opportunities and plenty of excitement within the plastics molding industry.

To provide some insight into who the exhibitors are as well as the services they provide before you arrive at PTXPO, the MMT team has put together preview exhibitor roundups.

This fourth installment features brief snapshots for some of the exhibitors featured in MoldMaking Technology’s March issue.

Each profile shares important details regarding the company’s business and recent innovations, including what they are exhibiting at the show.

*This list represents committed exhibitors as of the time of publication. Current as of 2/16/25.

Get To Know Plastixs LLC

Source | Plastixs

Plastixs increases productivity and optimizes efficiency by eliminating small issues that can result in big problems. The products experts at the company work to quickly identify, quote and deliver the correct components to tie systems together, resulting in less downtown and fewer quality problems and safety issues. With over 10 years of exclusive partnership with AIRTECT, Plastixs offers the AIRTECT Plastic Leak Detection System. This is the industry’s first plastic leak detection system, which revolutionizes plastic leak detection in the injection molding process, helping to prevent costly equipment damage and production downtime before they occur. Attendees can come explore this solution at Booth 1416, along with one-on-one consultations with technical experts, live demonstrations and more!

Get To Know Precision Laser Technology

Source | Precision Laser Technology

Specializing in laser applications that include texturing, engraving, welding and direct part marking, Precision Laser Technology (PLT) has been supporting the mold building industry for over 20 years. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality, reliable laser services within the moldmaking community and keeping pace with technology advancements within the industry. Over the last few years, after witnessing the growth of 3D additive metals for productions molding, PLT has engaged with manufacturers and their materials to train staff and establish proven techniques to service laser requests similar to traditional tooling. It has welded, textured and engraved 3D printed molds with consistent, high-quality results. At Booth 1324 attendees can explore examples of PLT’s work, discuss with experts its laser capabilities, grab a variety of company literature and more.

Get To Know Progressive Components

Source | Progressive Components

Progressive Components’ roots are in the U.S. moldmaking industry, primarily to provide innovations that make moldmaking more efficient, along with high-precision standards at competitive pricing. In the past few years, the company has released numerous products to achieve this, from runner turnoffs and gate inserts to new side action components and alignment locks. Among the most significant is its ProFile v4 Mold Monitoring system, which now features a new wireless CVe Monitor to provide real-time reporting on injection molds, whether they are across the plant or around the world. Stop by Booth 1109 to meet the Progressive team as well as witness 3D printed interactive demos that enable attendees to see firsthand how these different innovations function.

Get To Know RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG

Source | RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG

Moldmaking is central to RUD’s mold handling solutions, as its specialized products ensure heavy molds and tools can be moved safely, efficiently and precisely. Its innovative systems not only provide protection for the molds, but also increase the productivity and flexibility of its customers. One such innovation for the moldmaking marketplace in the last two years has been the continuous improvement of the company’s product range, including the launch of its new RUD TECDOS MSB maintenance station. The advantages include the reduction of production risks, plannable production, efficient solutions for skills shortages, time and resource savings, and increased operating safety. These innovations will be showcased at Booth 1622, along with networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations, expert demos and the chance to discuss custom solutions with its team of specialists.

Get To Know SelfLube Mold and Die Components

Source | SelfLube Mold and Die Components

SelfLube manufactures precision components used in moldmaking — primarily components that guide and control moving parts. The company prioritizes moldmaking because it is committed to delivering high-quality components to the industry. Visit Booth 1514 to learn more about how the company supplies customized components. While this isn’t a breakthrough, it is very much an evolving process. SelfLube makes customized parts at a good price, with shorter lead times and is continuously working on ways to expand the scope of what can be done in terms of customization. This way, its customers can obtain a greater range of quality, nonstandard parts. At the show, the company is excited to discuss its customization capabilities and meet and greet with attendees. At its booth, there will be a variety of samples featured and knowledgeable team members ready to answer any questions.

Get To Know Sigma Plastic Services

Source | Sigma Plastic Services

For Sigma Plastic Services, moldmaking is where the magic happens. The best designs and product functions can only be actualized if the mold needed to produce a part conforms to the quality standards desired by customers. Sigma helps moldmakers take cost- and time-saving decisions into consideration, which enables them to stay profitable and deliver a mold capable of first shot success. This is achieved by providing the best predictive tools to analyze the mold’s thermal and mechanical behavior while considering the cost of every item. SIGMAecon was developed with this purpose in mind as a tool for realistic cost calculation. It offers next-level predictive technology when analyzing the results of each simulation and factoring this into the manufacturing cost of a mold. Explore Sigma’s offerings via demo presentations and technology highlights at Booth 920.

Get To Know SimForm by Maya HTT

Source | Maya HTT

As the moldmaking industry faces increasing demands for faster cycles, higher precision and cost-effective solutions, innovative technologies are essential to maintaining a competitive edge. Recognizing this, Maya HTT engaged with over 40 moldmakers to identify their biggest challenges. Their feedback called for smarter, faster and more accessible simulation tools to improve part quality, optimize cooling strategies and reduce cycle times. Ultimately, this led to the development of SimForm, a cloud-based, high-speed and affordable simulation solution tailored for mold designers. The SimForm team looks forward to connecting with customers and industry leaders to explore new challenges and opportunities in mold design. Stop by Booth 108 to explore the latest advancements in mold cooling simulation. Visitors will also get a first look at the upcoming Mold Cooling Generative Design feature, an AI-driven optimization tool.

Get To Know Sodick / Plustech

Source | Sodick / Plustech

Moldmaking plays a crucial role in Plustech’s business model and product offerings as the company offers precision injection molding machines. Plustech Inc. is the exclusive North American distributer for Sodick injection molding machines, renowned for high-precision and advanced technology. The company’s focus on moldmaking is evident in its emphasis on micromolding and high-precision applications. Sodick machines are designed to work with extremely precise molds, enabling the production of complex, high-quality parts with tight tolerances. Over the last couple of years, Sodick has introduced the new controller iX series for enhanced performance, control, safety and increased connectivity to benefit moldmakers utilizing its injection molding machines. To learn more about the companies’ offerings, attendees are invited to stop by Booth 527 for a dynamic networking hub where industry experts are ready to discuss today’s most challenging molding issues.

Get To Know Slide Products Inc.

Source | Slide Products

Visit Booth 1427 to meet Slide Products’ team of experts who boast over 100 years’ experience in mold care, servicing the needs of mold builders and molders alike. Over the last few years, as part of the ISO 14001 environmental standard, Slide Products has implemented SHARP (Slide Hazardous Aerosol Return Program) as a value-added service for its loyal customers. The primary objective of the SHARP program is to properly handle hazardous waste. Not only does this benefit the environment but it also helps eliminate related handling costs and provides a pain-free recycling method. At its booth, the company will offer a full display of its mold cleaners, rust preventives, mold releases, pin greases and MRO products. The team’s key factory experts will be on hand to demonstrate product usage and help troubleshoot production issues that customers may be having in their facilities. Additionally, the company will be demonstrating best practices in mold cleaning and rust prevention methods as well as offering free product samples.

Get To Know Technoject Machinery Corp.

Source | Technoject Machinery Corp.

Technoject knows the moldmaking industry has to adhere to very high quality standards to meet the challenging requirements of today’s injection molder. Technoject’s Heitec hot runner systems are made in Germany with high quality in mind and have become an integral part of a mold. Heitec supplies the top-quality hot runner system, ensuring the mold functions flawlessly for many years. In the last two years, the company’s most meaningful innovation has been the Primo Line Nozzle Series developed by Heitec Heisskanaltechnik from Burgwald, Germany. It can easily successfully process commodity resins and the more demanding engineering resins, utilizing the same nozzle design. Stop by Booth 1431 to see the new hot runner products and innovations for moldmaking. Additionally, Technoject will be featuring the Primo Line Nozzle Series at its booth.

Get To Know Xact Metal

Source | Xact Metal

Stop by Booth 1415 to visit Xact Metal, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of metal 3D printers, designed and built in the United States. The company’s goal is to reduce the various barriers of entry, mainly in reducing printer prices. Additionally, Xact Metal’s printers are designed with ease of use in mind, making the adoption of this tool simpler for moldmakers. In the past few years, the company has focused on metal 3D for molding. It recognizes that metal 3D printing can offer the tools to make inserts with conformal cooling and venting by using existing tool steels. These features help to reduce cycle times, gas traps and part warps, resulting in better quality parts. The company views additive manufacturing as a key tool for molders and moldmakers in order to operate faster, more cost-effectively and overall more efficiently. Booth visitors can expect to see the company’s XM200G metal 3D printer on display. Additionally, the team is ready to discuss Xact Metals’ key partnerships and offerings.

Get To Know Yudo USA

Yudo specializes in supplying hot runner systems which are installed in plastic injection molds. Over the years, it’s continued to be innovative on several fronts — whether in manufacturing practices, developing products for recycled resins or adding QR codes to hot runner plates for quick access to BOMs and drawings — and it invests in research and development of new products. At PTXPO, stop by Booth 227 to see a variety of its products, such as its diffusion bonding technology and its new YUDATA technology, which enables users to remotely monitor various parameters of the hot runner system and injection mold.