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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

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

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 10.12.2021

Self-lubricating bearings for outdoor applications

This self-lubricating plastic material can withstand the wear caused by dust and sand and it is not weakened by solar radiation

News 03.12.2021

StackTeck invests in moldmaking capacity

Reaching a milestone of 8000 machining hours per week and also taking on significant initiatives for the automation business

News 03.12.2021

Teknor Apex acquires Lanier Color Company

Expanding its offering into PVC colorants and adding to its specialty compound solutions

News 03.12.2021

Axel Kunze is Wiehe’s new production manager

He is eager to advance Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s flagship all-electric production facility

News 03.12.2021

Stratasys advances personalized healthcare

Digital Anatomy Creator allows users to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the creation of functional medical models

News 03.12.2021

Sponsoring international mould-making competitions

HASCO attaches great importance to close contact in the industry with leading firms and research institutes

News 03.12.2021

Advancing in-mold structural electronics solutions

TactoTek Oy is applauded by Frost & Sullivan for improving industrial resource usage and reducing energy use

News 26.11.2021

New managing director in Russia

Waldemar Birkle took over as the Managing Director of OOO ENGEL in Moscow in November