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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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Mold

Advanced mold design Hot runner Mold cooling Multicavity mold Quick mold change Rapid tooling Stack mold Temperature controller

Automation & control

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Materials

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Events

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Application

Automotive Medical Optics Packaging Preforms & closures Technical molding

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 15.04.2026

The global plastics processing industry convenes in May in Kielce

The 30th International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL will take place in May

News 15.04.2026

New locating rings for precise mould attachment

HASCO is offering mouldmakers even more possibilities for precise centring and reliable guiding of moulds

News 15.04.2026

Moretto in Motion: experience, learn, innovate

The roadshow is bringing the most advanced technologies for the plastics processing industry directly to customers' premises in Europe

News 25.03.2026

ENGEL at JEC World 2026

First fully automated series production of thermoplastic composite rotor blades for drones

News 25.03.2026

DuPont Announces Appointment of D.G. Macpherson to Board of Directors

On January 20th, 2026, DuPont announced the appointment of D.G. Macpherson to its Board of Directors, taking effect immediately

News 25.03.2026

Chinaplas 2026: BASF showcases innovative additive solutions

Next-generation high performance light stabilizer protects outdoor plastics

News 25.03.2026

LK Group 2026 Global Open House – Thailand Successfully Held

The LK Group World Open Day 2026 in Thailand was successfully held in Phanthong District, Chonburi Province, Thailand

News 25.03.2026

Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

News

The global plastics processing industry convenes in May in Kielce

The 30th International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL will take place in May

New locating rings for precise mould attachment

HASCO is offering mouldmakers even more possibilities for precise centring and reliable guiding of moulds

Moretto in Motion: experience, learn, innovate

The roadshow is bringing the most advanced technologies for the plastics processing industry directly to customers' premises in Europe

ENGEL at JEC World 2026

First fully automated series production of thermoplastic composite rotor blades for drones

DuPont Announces Appointment of D.G. Macpherson to Board of Directors

On January 20th, 2026, DuPont announced the appointment of D.G. Macpherson to its Board of Directors, taking effect immediately

Chinaplas 2026: BASF showcases innovative additive solutions

Next-generation high performance light stabilizer protects outdoor plastics

LK Group 2026 Global Open House – Thailand Successfully Held

The LK Group World Open Day 2026 in Thailand was successfully held in Phanthong District, Chonburi Province, Thailand

BOY draws a positive conclusion following the successful MECSPE 2026 in Bologna

During the trade fair, the BOY 80 Electric demonstrated its capabilities in the live production of blood filters for the medical technology sector