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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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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 21.11.2016

Low-viscosity Vistamaxx by ExxonMobil: For a shared benefit

Enhanced processing and performance of polyolefins: New Vistamaxx grade allows for an even better tailoring of product properties.

News 21.11.2016

Solvay launches “Smart Molecule” heat performance technology Technyl® REDx

Solvay launched Technyl® REDx, a new heat performance PA66 integrating a unique “smart molecule” self-reinforcement technology.

News 21.11.2016

Borealis and Borouge showcased lightweight materials for automotive industry

Weight reduction in the new Opel/Vauxhall Astra supported by Borealis and Borouge low density polypropylene compounds.

News 16.11.2016

K 2016 successful for SIGMA

“Hands-on Virtual Molding” puts process simulation across.

News 16.11.2016

International conference 3R-plast will take place in Moscow

The 15th annual conference 3R-plast: Raw materials, Recycling, R&D will be held as part of Interplastica 2017 show.

News 16.11.2016

Arburg introduced new ALLROUNDER CUBE machine

The new ALLROUNDER CUBE series injection moulding machines are optimised for high-speed applications with cube-mould technology.

News 16.11.2016

Kurtz presented innovative Industry 4.0 Solutions at K 2016

The manufacturer of machinery for particle foam processing demonstrated innovative Industry 4.0 solutions which constantly keep the entire production process in mind.

News 16.11.2016

US-based molder acquires its first Sodick injection molding machine

The arrival of the Sodick IMM GL150 is the first in a series of steps to increase productivity and quality, company wide.