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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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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

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

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News

News 09.09.2025

Efficiency, precision and AI for the future of plastics processing

At K 2025, ENGEL will demonstrate how technological innovation, digital intelligence and sustainability can be effectively combined

News 09.09.2025

Accelerating specialization for a low-carbon future

DOMO Chemicals showcases its accelerated shift toward a more specialized, low-carbon portfolio with breakthrough polyamide solutions at K 2025

News 09.09.2025

Innovative solutions connecting everyday life

At K 2025, SABIC will unveil innovative solutions to help customers develop products that have an impact in everyday life

News 02.09.2025

Powering packaging progress at drinktec 2025

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present its extensive packaging expertise, reaffirming its new theme “Today. Tomorrow. Electric.”

News 23.08.2025

Specially designed for fast movements and maximum control accuracy

WITTMANN Group will exhibit at the drinktec with a high-speed machine from its EcoPower Xpress series

News 23.08.2025

High-capacity cap manufacturing line and preform injection press

SACMI will exhibit at drinktec 2025 to present a complete, high-capacity cap manufacturing line and its new IPS 400D preform injection press

News 23.08.2025

Protection of sensitive internal electronic parts

SABIC has recently introduced a new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compound with non-halogenated flame retardance

News 23.08.2025

Nissei ASB at drinktec 2025

The company will demonstrate the 1-5-Step PF36 Series, a smart PET bottle molding solution, at 18,000bph