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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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Additive manufacturing & 3D Auxiliary processes

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Molding technologies

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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

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News

News 12.07.2019

Japan focuses on additive manufacturing

FIT Additive Manufacturing Group and MITSUI MACHINE TECH LTD. cooperate in Japan

News 12.07.2019

Heiform Werkzeug- und Formenbau is expanding its plant

The Bad Salzuflen-based company decided to extend the two existing buildings by building a connecting annexe

News 04.07.2019

Numerous silicone innovations at the K 2019

WACKER to present liquid and solid silicone rubber grades with enhanced product and processing properties

News 04.07.2019

Nordson Corporation acquires Optical Control

This offering will expand Nordson's test and Inspection capabilities for electronics customers

News 04.07.2019

All-round expertise for foamed components

Milling, ultrasonic cutting and deflashing, as well as testing or flexible ultrasonic welding in a compact post-mold processing plant

News 04.07.2019

The reinvention of mobility

Multifunctional, mobile living and working space: Covestro and its partners develop a comprehensive interior concept

News 04.07.2019

Circular Economy at K 2019

ENGEL will focus on processing recycled material, improving process stability, and the trend towards design for recycling

News 01.07.2019

An event-safe alternative to traditional glass growlers

W. Amsler announces first commercial application for 64oz pet barrier growler for craft beer market