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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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Events

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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 19.07.2018

Extension of the successful robot series

WITTMANN Group is pleased to present the new robot models PRIMUS 10, PRIMUS 26 and PRIMUS 26T

News 19.07.2018

Solvay and Safran sign a supply agreement

Solvay will provide a package of composite material technologies to manufacture the LEAP engine’s critical structural components

News 18.07.2018

Stamps for even higher process reliability

To prevent unintended movement of the arrow insert, Meusburger now offers stamps with a latching function

News 18.07.2018

Injected parts showed reproducible weight constancy

BOY XS presents UV-cross-linking of Silicone at the German Rubber Conference (DKT)

News 12.07.2018

Clariant inaugurates new additives production facilities in China

Expansion shortens lead times, enables tailor-made solutions and improves technical support

News 12.07.2018

Friendly support at Plast 2018

Staff from TH Plastics joined Italian manufacturer Moretto on their exhibition stand in Milan

News 12.07.2018

Space-saving and high-precision

New HASCO flat locating unit Z086/… complements the proven centring elements in an ideal manner

News 12.07.2018

W. Amsler to move operations to expanded facility in Bolton

Company is strategically positioned to meet demands of growing blow molding machine business