Driving Innovation in Automotive Plastics with voestalpine

Sustainable Moulds for High-Performance Automotive Components

At voestalpine, we understand the evolving demands of the automotive industry—lightweight construction, electrification, and sustainability. Our Plastic Injection Moulding Department is at the forefront of delivering advanced tooling solutions that enable the production of durable, high-quality plastic components for modern vehicles.

Why voestalpine for Automotive Injection Moulding?

  • Material Excellence: Our premium tool steels, including powder metallurgically produced grades from BÖHLER and UDDEHOLM, offer unmatched wear resistance, corrosion protection, and thermal conductivity—ideal for processing reinforced and abrasive plastics.
  • Optimized Productivity: With conformal cooling and variothermal process control, our moulds reduce cycle times and reject rates, improving productivity by up to 30%.
  • Design & Engineering Support: From concept to final product, we collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to deliver tailored solutions using advanced simulation, additive manufacturing, and surface texturing technologies.
  • Aesthetic & Functional Precision: Our moulds ensure flawless surface finishes, avoiding weld lines and flow marks, while enabling customizable textures and integrated product protection features like DIGIMARC watermarks.

Automotive Applications We Support

Our moulds are used to manufacture a wide range of automotive plastic parts, including:

  • Interior panels and trims
  • Bumpers and grilles
  • Light housings and lenses
  • Under-the-hood components
  • Safety system enclosures
  • Battery housings and connectors

Integrated Services Across the Value Chain

  • Design & Simulation
  • PVD Coating & Polishing
  • Vacuum Heat Treatment
  • Additive Manufactruing
  • Surface Texturing
  • Sensor Integration and Holographic Marking

Global Reach, Local Expertise

With over 140 locations in 40 countries, voestalpine provides global support with local service. Our experts work closely with automotive engineers, toolmakers, and injection molders to deliver application-specific solutions that meet the highest industry standards.