The hot runner temperature controller market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for hot runner temperature controllers has seen considerable growth. The market is predicted to increase from $0.74 billion in 2024 to $0.78 billion in 2025, showcasing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
This growth during the past period was driven by factors such as the rising use of composite materials in plastic molding, an increase in injection molding within the food and drink sector, growth in the consumer electronics sector, a need for high-quality packaging solutions, and a growing use of multi-cavity molds.
The hot runner temperature controller market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size of the hot runner temperature controller is predicted to experience significant growth, reaching $0.98 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
This growth during the forecast period could be credited to an increase in the automation of moulding operations, a surge in demand for custom-made plastic products, a rise in the usage of electric injection moulding machines, increased requirement for miniaturized electronic parts, and heightened knowledge of thermal stability in plastic processing. The forecast period is expected to see several major trends including advancements in mould design and engineering, the incorporation of remotely monitored cloud-based systems, algorithms for temperature control driven by artificial intelligence, advanced controller interfaces with touch-screen displays, and digital twin technology allowing for virtual mould testing.
The upswing in automotive industry requirements is set to fuel the expansion of the hot runner temperature controller market in the future. The automobile sector revolves around constructing, designing, and marketing vehicles, along with their respective components. Drivers of the increasing demand within this sector include the consumers' growing inclination towards innovative technologies. These could vary from electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving systems, to enhanced safety features, with emphasis on sustainability. The critical role of a hot runner temperature controller cannot be underestimated, as it guarantees a steady temperature control during the injection molding process, hence improving the precision, quality, and efficiency of automotive part production. For instance, in March 2024, the Belgium-based European Automobile Manufacturers Association stated that approximately 76 million vehicles were produced globally in 2023, a substantial 10.2% spike from the preceding year. Therefore, the burgeoning demand from the automotive sector will indeed stimulate the hot runner temperature controller market.
The hot runner temperature controller market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Valve Gate Hot Runner, Open Gate Hot Runner
2) By Output Power: Low (=100kW), Medium (100-500kW), High (>500kW)
3) By Application: Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding
4) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales, Indirect Sales
5) By End User: Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Electrical And Electronics, Consumer Goods, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Valve Gate Hot Runner: Hydraulic Valve Gate Controllers, Pneumatic Valve Gate Controllers, Electric Valve Gate Controllers
2) By Open Gate Hot Runner: Sequential Valve Gate Controllers, Manifold Temperature Controllers
Major companies operating in the hot runner temperature controller market are focusing on developing products with innovative features such as digital control of inputs to enhance precision, improve energy efficiency, and enable real-time monitoring for optimized performance. Digital control of inputs is the use of digital signals to regulate and monitor the inputs (such as temperature, pressure, or voltage) in a system. This method replaces traditional analog controls, offering more precise, reliable, and easily programmable control. For instance, in February 2024, PCS Company, a US-based plastics manufacturing company, launched the MCS hot runner temperature control systems, which incorporate cutting-edge technology. These systems provide fast control response and flexible zone control, supporting anywhere from 6 to 120 zones. Additionally, they are equipped with Industry 4.0 capabilities, such as virtual network computing (VNC) for remote operation. With integrated advanced diagnostics, including leak and zone detection, these systems ensure reliable and high-performance operation.
Major companies operating in the hot runner temperature controller market are:
• Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
• Barnes Group Inc.
• Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
• Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG
• Synventive Molding Solutions Inc.
• INCOE Corporation
• Dynisco Instruments LLC
• Hotset GmbH
• The Conair Group LLC
• Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG
• EWIKON Heißkanalsysteme GmbH
• HRSflow S.r.l.
• GÜNTHER Heisskanaltechnik GmbH
• Mastip Technology Limited
• Polyshot Corporation
• Delta T Systems LLC
• Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc.
• FISA Corporation
• Gammaflux L.P.
• Shanghai SURE Hot Runner Electrical Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hot runner temperature controller market in 2024. The regions covered in the hot runner temperature controller market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.