Mold-Masters Dexa Wins 2026 Fakuma Innovation Award
The injection molding technology secures the inaugural industry prize for its precision gate control design.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Manufacturing
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The Mold-Masters Dexa side gate solution has received the inaugural Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 in the injection molding category. This technology was designed to resolve long-standing challenges associated with high-cavity side gating in manufacturing environments.
Why it matters
By moving away from traditional temperature groupings, the system allows for greater control over production quality. It addresses specific mechanical inefficiencies that have historically hampered high-cavity molding processes.
Dexa features individual precision tip heat control, a departure from conventional side gate systems that use group temperature methods for up to 8 parts.
The players
Mold-Masters
Mold-Masters is a global manufacturer specializing in hot runner technology and auxiliary injection molding equipment.
Fakuma
Fakuma is an international trade fair for industrial plastics processing held annually in Germany.
The details
The system utilizes a Speed-Lok center bolt design that simplifies maintenance procedures for operators. This individual tip control allows molders to independently adjust conditions in a single cavity without impacting neighboring components.
Timeline
The Fakuma Innovation Award was presented in 2026.
Market Landscape
The introduction of the inaugural Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 establishes a new benchmark for recognizing technical excellence in the global plastics industry. This recognition positions Mold-Masters' gate technology as the current leader in addressing efficiency gaps for high-cavity production.
Manufacturers can expect simplified maintenance cycles and reduced downtime when integrating the Dexa system into their existing production lines. This improvement in tip-level control may lead to more consistent part quality across high-volume injection molding operations.
The takeaway
Advancements in individual component temperature control represent a significant shift toward higher precision in high-cavity production. Adopting modular designs like the Speed-Lok system can help plants minimize labor-intensive maintenance tasks.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ETMM.
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