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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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Mold

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Automation & control

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Events

Arabplast Asiamold Chinaplas Equiplast Fakuma formnext Intermold Interplastica IPF K show Koplas MD&M West NPE Plast Plast Eurasia Plastimagen Plastindia Plastpol RosMould RosUpack

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

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

Have some relevant information to share? Send a message to info@smart-molding.com — we are always happy to discuss!

News

News 21.01.2026

Global tour begins at Egypt with Advanced Tech

In 2026, YIZUMI launched its global exhibition journey, starting in Egypt International Exhibition Center

News 14.01.2026

Efficiency meets economy

During the Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, the WITTMANN Group will be focusing on precision and efficiency

News 14.01.2026

Bio-based coffee table was produced using 3D printing

Arkema, a global leader in Specialty Materials, has partnered with a French design-focused start-up to create Nomura

News 14.01.2026

Mike Radossich assumes role of Syensqo Chief Executive Officer

Seasoned Syensqo business leader to guide the company’s next chapter

News 14.01.2026

Further optimizing portfolio for long-term sustainable growth

SABIC divests its European petrochemical business and its engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe

News 14.01.2026

Netstal appoints new President, Americas

Kevin Green is the new Managing Director of Netstal Inc. and President of Netstal Americas, based in Hebron, Kentucky

News 14.01.2026

Management change at HASCO

With effect from 1 January 2026, Markus Büngers has taken over the position of CEO

News 14.01.2026

Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

News

Global tour begins at Egypt with Advanced Tech

In 2026, YIZUMI launched its global exhibition journey, starting in Egypt International Exhibition Center

Efficiency meets economy

During the Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, the WITTMANN Group will be focusing on precision and efficiency

Bio-based coffee table was produced using 3D printing

Arkema, a global leader in Specialty Materials, has partnered with a French design-focused start-up to create Nomura

Mike Radossich assumes role of Syensqo Chief Executive Officer

Seasoned Syensqo business leader to guide the company’s next chapter

Further optimizing portfolio for long-term sustainable growth

SABIC divests its European petrochemical business and its engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe

Netstal appoints new President, Americas

Kevin Green is the new Managing Director of Netstal Inc. and President of Netstal Americas, based in Hebron, Kentucky

Management change at HASCO

With effect from 1 January 2026, Markus Büngers has taken over the position of CEO

Digitalisation as the key for the Swiss precision market

ENGEL to exhibit at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne with forward-looking solutions