DOMINO is "Product of the year 2026"

A driving force behind modern mould making
The DOMINO project is a joint venture between HASCO, ARBURG and POLAR-FORM, which demonstrates how additive manufacturing, hot runner technology and collaborative development can set new standards in mould making.
The focus is on a 3D-printed hot runner system that enables the in-situ injection moulding of numerous 2K components within a compact family mould – economical, precise and forward-looking.

What is the DOMNO project?
DOMINO is a technological concept study for modern mould making. The aim was to develop a tool concept that deliberately dispenses with classic 2K solutions such as cube tools or turntables and instead relies on a 3D-printed hot runner system.

The result:
A compact 32-cavity family mould that enables in-situ injection moulding of numerous 2K components – with high process stability, reduced cycle times and maximum design freedom.

Award-Winning Innovation
The joint project DOMINO has been awarded 1st place in the “Products of the Year 2026” competition by PolyFormNEXT magazine in the Tool and Mould Making category.

The winners were determined through a reader vote among 50 nominated innovations across five categories. The award highlights DOMINO as a pioneering solution for the future of tool and mould making and injection moulding technology.

This success reflects the strong collaboration between the project partners and their shared commitment to innovation, efficiency and digitalisation in modern manufacturing.