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CONNECT European Moldflow User Meeting – June 2 + 3, 2025

Our CONNECT is breaking new ground!

We are presenting a new concept and cordially invite you to be part of this change.
CONNECT will begin with the Moldflow Rallye (interactive workshops and discussion panels) after a joint lunch (Day 1) and, as usual, offer presentations from users, developers and research institutes on Day 2. Experience exciting presentations, innovative ideas and valuable contacts in an inspiring atmosphere and exchange best practices and new development opportunities with experienced users from all over Europe.
All presentations and the moderation will be presented in English this year.

Why take part in CONNECT 2025?

Unique location:
The Carl Benz Museum in Ladenburg Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz – one of the world’s first automobile factories – offers the perfect setting for inspiring discussions and networking.
Interactive program:
Get active yourself, discuss in our Moldflow Rallye with Autodesk and other users e.g. about best practices, automation, simulation vs. real parts and much more.
Current topics:
Experts from various fields will provide insights into the latest trends and developments, including Moldflow development managers from the USA and Australia.
Registration fee:
700 € or 550 € for Premium Support customers
Secure your place now and benefit from a 10% early bird discount on the regular price until 07.03.2025.

CONNECT 2025 event program

Dr. Sebastian Mönnich, PEG GmbH, Technischer Director
Armin Kech, Robert Bosch GmbH, Development Engineer

Bridging Virtual Product Design with Environmental Impact – a Summary

The talk presents insights from the nearly completed publicly funded project “DIGILaugBeh,” focused on sustainability in long glass fiber reinforced PP. Led by PTJ and funded by the BMWK, the project involves partners like Bosch, RWTH-IKV, Fraunhofer-ITWM, University of Stuttgart, M2M, PEG, and others.

The project combines Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with process simulation using Moldflow—disciplines that are typically done separately. The goal is to assess environmental impacts (e.g., CO₂ footprint, energy use) during part design by integrating data from both areas.

A demonstrator based on a simplified washing machine part was developed for validation. A first prototype of the standalone tool is expected by June 2025, which will then be commercialized by e.g. PEG.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nils Meyer, Augsburg University, Professor

Injection Molding meets Machine Learning: Fast and Generalizable Approximation Models

During the initial design phase of a product or in design optimizations, it is often impractical to execute high-fidelity process simulations due to their computational demands. Consequently, it is advantageous to develop rapid approximative models employing machine learning that facilitate a prompt estimation of the mold filling outcome. The primary challenge lies in training such models with a limited quantity of training data and ensuring their generalizability to unseen geometries. With our approach employing engineered features, we can achieve up to 200 times acceleration while estimating the mold filling process with less than 10% error. 

Gerd Wasmuth, Braunform GmbH, Engineering, DFM & Mold Concepts

Simulation-supported development of injection molds under consideration of heat flow calculations

Due to heat flow calculations, the development of injection molds can be secured. 

As part of this work, the heat balance of a hot runner injection mold was calculated, taking into account comprehensive boundary conditions, and the influence on the molding process was investigated. In addition, a practical comparison was implemented to validate the results. In this context, the thermal boundary conditions were finally optimized to improve different simulation strategies.

Dalil Chenouf, Yanfeng International, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Autodesk Moldflow at Yanfeng: from RFQ to production

Discover how Yanfeng has integrated Autodesk Moldflow into its workflow—from RFQ to production—optimizing processes, improving part quality, and creating the link between simulation and real-world manufacturing. Our approach supports better project execution and continuous improvement in manufacturing performance.

Prof. Guido Tosello, DTU Copenhagen, Professor

Effectiveness of injection molding simulations for the prediction of flash formation

Flash defect, an undesirable excess material formation at the interface of mold cavities, poses significant challenges in manufacturing processes by compromising product quality and increasing production costs. To address this issue, we carried out numerical simulations using Autodesk® Moldflow® to model the injection molding process and predict the occurrence of flash defects under various operating conditions. These simulation results are then compared with experimental findings obtained from physical molding trials. This allowed us to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of the simulations. By systematically analyzing the deviations between simulation results and experimental data, insights into the underlying mechanisms of flash formation and factors influencing its occurrence are gained. Guidelines for effective simulation flash formation are also extracted as a result of the investigation. After validating the accuracy of the simulation results with experiments, the model can be used to generate a simulated dataset which essential to train AI-based algorithms for much faster and cost-effective predictions.

Franco Costa, Autodesk, Moldflow Research Leader
Hanno van Raalte, Autodesk, Moldflow Product Lead

Research & Development, Moldflow Product Update

To be announced soon!

Biniam Gebreyohannes, forteq Group, Gear Specialist & Material Development Engineer

Simulation Integrated into Tool Design and Scientific Molding Process 

Lead time and cost-effectiveness are critical factors for the success of projects involving the production of plastic parts for the automotive industry. To address these challenges, forteq is leveraging Moldflow simulation as a central tool for the entire industrialization process, from tool design to process parameter definition. After optimizing the tool design and simulating potential issues like shrinkage and warpage, we aim to directly apply Moldflow’s deflection compensation to cut our tools. Additionally, we plan to use the same process parameters from the simulation for the initial tool sampling. A workflow, along with examples, will be presented, and the first results will be discussed.

Covestro Deutschland AG, Engineering Department

Innovative Simulation Method for Ink Washout Prediction in Film Insert Molding

Film Insert Molding (FIM) represents a key technology for integrating decorated films into injection molded parts, enabling high-quality decorative and functional surfaces. 

A significant challenge in FIM processes is ink washout, which can result in substantial scrap rates and development costs. 

This study presents a novel simulation approach for predicting ink washout phenomena during the FIM process, specifically focusing on Polycarbonate films with black screen-printed designs. The methodology integrates a custom developed Moldflow® API to simulate the interaction between the injected thermoplastic melt and the printed film surface. 

Initial validation tests were conducted using Covestro Makrofol® films. The simulation method enables proactive mold/gate design optimization, potentially eliminating ink washout issues before physical production begins. This advancement represents a significant step forward in FIM process optimization and quality assurance. 

Dr. Robert Wesenjak, Hexagon AB, Senior Technical Specialist

Machine Learning for Structural Integrity: Uncertainty Quantification in Design 

This presentation explores the application of Machine Learning (ML) in structural analysis to quantify uncertainties, enabling designers to make more informed and reliable design decisions. We will identify potential sources of uncertainty in material properties and manufacturing processes, and discuss how they can be incorporated into the analysis. A key aspect of the presentation is the introduction of a workflow that leverages Moldflow, Digimat, and Odyssee to create reduced order models (ROMs). These ROMs enable the efficient computation of multiple scenarios with varying input parameters, allowing for the introduction of uncertainties. The presentation will also feature two case studies where this workflow was applied, and we will share the insights gained from evaluating these models, highlighting the benefits and advantages of this approach in achieving more robust and reliable design outcomes.

Presentations from the Moldflow development and users

Moldflow Rallye covering the latest topics (automation, modelling, result interpretation and more)

Evening event and networking

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Exhibitors & Sponsors

Autodesk Inc.

inpro GmbH

Beaumont Inc.

BETA CAE Systems

PEG Plastics Engineerin Group

PEG Plastics Engineering Group logo specializing in Moldflow and injection molding simulation.

Product Innovation Lounge by MFS GmbH

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