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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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Shows

08. - 15.

October 2025

Düsseldorf,

Germany

18. - 21.

November 2025

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

Germany

03. - 06.

December 2025

Plast Eurasia

Istanbul,

Turkey

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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

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News

News 02.10.2020

E-speed series expanded

ENGEL presents a new machine with a particular focus on manufacturers of thin-walled containers, buckets and matching lids

News 02.10.2020

KraussMaffei laid the foundations for a new plant and headquarters

New 250,000 sqm site provides space for up to 2,500 workplaces in production, assembly and administration

News 02.10.2020

Multi-component molding with Zhafir electric machines

These machines can be easily integrated into upstream and downstream automation production processes

News 02.10.2020

New plant groundbreaking ceremony in Hangzhou Bay New District

This site will become FCS Group's 5th production base worldwide for its injection molding machines

News 02.10.2020

Evonik launches next-generation biomaterial

New osteoconductive polyether ether ketone (PEEK) grade was developed for the medical technology market

News 02.10.2020

Covestro develops innovative design for future vehicle lighting

Headlight concept using only one plastic material: polycarbonate provides both functional and aesthetic benefits

News 02.10.2020

Angstrom Group acquires Vantec

This innovative plastic injection molding company will be integrated into a division of Angstrom Group and renamed Vantec LLC

News 25.09.2020

Micro-injection molding specialist doubles manufacturing space

MTD Micro Molding is a contract manufacturer that specializes in problem solving for the micro-medical device market