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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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Mold

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Automation & control

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Events

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Application

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Additive manufacturing & 3D Auxiliary processes

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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

13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

Germany

17. - 20.

November 2026

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

Germany

02. - 05.

December 2026

Plast Eurasia

Istanbul,

Turkey

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!

News

News 20.11.2025

Upgrade to EcoVadis Gold

This significant step forward places Sumitomo (SHI) Demag among the top five percent of companies worldwide evaluated for their sustainability performance

News 20.11.2025

Revolutionizing hot runner technology

STARgate HRS® offers a significant reduction in cycle time as a key advantage, resulting in higher productivity

News 20.11.2025

The new challenges for thermoplastic compounds

The recent EuMBC meeting has seen an intensive discussion on topics poised to shape the sector’s future

News 20.11.2025

DuPont completes separation of Qnity Electronics

DuPont shares will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DD”

News 20.11.2025

Hole filter for plastic melt proves itself in practice

HASCO has developed an innovative solution for demanding filtration applications in mouldmaking

News 20.11.2025

New raise accelerates Carbon in the advanced manufacturing race

The round was headlined by current investors Sequoia Capital, Silver Lake, adidas, Baillie Gifford, Madrone, and Northgate

News 20.11.2025

Syensqo wins Innovation Awards 2025 for most innovative use of plastics

Recognition for first use of Tecnoflon® FKM non-fluorosurfactant in an automotive sealing application

News 13.11.2025

New mold concept boosts efficiency

With Z.SONIC turn, ZAHORANSKY introduced a mold concept that significantly accelerates the large-scale production