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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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USA Molding machine

Clamping unit Desktop injection molding machine Full‐electric IMM Hybrid IMM Hydraulic IMM Injection unit Screw & barrel Tie‐bar‐less IMM

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

Arabplast Asiamold Chinaplas Equiplast Fakuma formnext Intermold Interplastica IPF K show Koplas MD&M West NPE Plast Plast Eurasia Plastimagen Plastindia Plastpol RosMould RosUpack

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

05. - 10.

February 2026

Plastindia

New Delhi,

India

04. - 06.

March 2026

Asiamold Select

Guangzhou,

China

18. - 19.

March 2026

Solids

Dortmund,

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!

Сase studies

Thermo-conductive compound for Landa Illuminotecnica

LATI material offers toughness, thermal conductivity above 4 W/mK, self-extinguishing, aesthetics and straightforward mouldability

Сase studies

Two machines do the work of three

Monoflo relies on automatic mold changes from KraussMaffei for larger logistics packaging

Сase studies

To new heights of sustainability

ENGEL provided a 4400 US ton ENGEL duo machine for Cascade’s roll-to-curb cart business

Сase studies

Growing business and expanding capabilities

Within the past two years, the company has grown substantially, to over 40 machines, including seven new Sodick presses

Сase studies

Turnkey approach — a winning formula for i2-tech

ENGEL has provided custom molder with complete turnkey solutions to fit their ever-changing needs

Сase studies

Reliable tie-bar-less technology

ENGEL hands over 100th injection moulding machine to MTA in Italy just in time for the 25th anniversary of their partnership

Сase studies

New machine shop flourishes during uncertain times

Since their start, Larsen Tool has outfit their shop with Sodick brand equipment including an injection molding machine

Сase studies

Installation of two-color injection molding machine at Supreme Group

FCS FB-R rotary table two-colour injection moulding series is suitable for manufacturing of two- and multi-component products