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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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USA Molding machine

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Mold

Advanced mold design Hot runner Mold cooling Multicavity mold Quick mold change Rapid tooling Stack mold Temperature controller

Automation & control

Control system Data processing Industry 4․0 Inspection & QC Pressure control Process control Robotics Software and simulation Temperature control Vision system

Materials

Additive and masterbatch Bioplastic Compound and composite Engineering plastic LSR PET Purging compound Recycled plastic Rubber Special plastic TPE

Events

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Application

Automotive Medical Optics Packaging Preforms & closures Technical molding

Additive manufacturing & 3D Auxiliary processes

Blending Chilling and cooling Decorating and marking Degating Dosing Drying Equipment cleaning Joining and assembling Parts handling Purging Recycling Мaterial handling

Molding technologies

Blow Molding Cleanroom molding Foaming Gas‐assisted injection molding IML & IMD Injection‐compression molding Inmold coating Insert molding Micromolding Multicomponent molding Powder injection molding Reaction injection molding Thin‐wall injection molding Variotherm process Water‐assisted injection molding

Shows

02. - 05.

June 2026

Equiplast

Barcelona,

Spain

02. - 04.

June 2026

Interplas

Birmingham,

13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

Germany

More Shows

Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

Articles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

Have some relevant information to share? Send a message to info@smart-molding.com — we are always happy to discuss!

Articles

After six years in the wilderness the sector is finally on the road to recovery

Interview with Bernd Roegele, the president of Equiplast, the International Plastics and Rubber Event

Articles

Choosing material to withstand aggressive disinfectants

New testing helps medical device manufacturers select optimal plastics for challenging health care environments

Articles

Solvay polyarylamide helps reducing cabin noise

Solvay’s Ixef® PARA delivers higher thermal and dimensional stability, smoother surface to quieter clutch actuator design from FTE automotive Group

Articles

Teknor Apex compounds to replace metals and exotic thermoplastics

High-performance polyamides demonstrate substantial property and processing advantages over standard glass-filled compounds

Articles

Innovative adjustment plates from HASCO

Optimum pressure distribution and precise mould parting lines with new adjustment plates

Articles

Verstraete IML presented its new colour profiles

Launch of IML colour profiles took place at Colour Management Event in Belgium

Articles

From inspiring material to innovative design

Evonik launches international campaign for PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Articles

BMSvision PLANTMASTER MES and moving towards a Smart Factory

Digital technology at the heart of Industry 4.0 will bring about the conditions necessary for higher productivity and costs savings