Additive manufacturing & 3D

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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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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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Additive manufacturing & 3D

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News 08.05.2019

The power of advancing polymers to parts

“Survive and thrive in the extremes” theme showcases Victrex’s strength in developing advanced polymer solutions for future challenges

Articles

Turning a spotlight on medical plastics sector

CHINAPLAS will provide excellent opportunities for upstream and downstream partners of medical companies

News 25.04.2019

DuPont to launch multiple new products

Company R&D programs manager to present on high-performance materials for 3D printing at RAPID + TCT 2019

Articles

Desktop injection moulding

First steps to the new prototyping and small volume manufacturing reality

News 11.04.2019

DSM and Stratasys forge strategic alliance

Stratasys enters the stereolithography segment with a new printer; DSM backs this launch with its Somos® materials

News 04.04.2019

TactoTek expands presence in Japanese market

Nagase to promote and distribute TactoTek® injection molded structural electronics (IMSE™) in Japan

News 04.04.2019

Presentation of beta-version of powder and portfolio expanding

DSM takes next steps to accelerate adoption of 3D printing and to instill a focus on sustainability in the additive manufacturing industry

Articles

A rich assortment of concurrent events

Chinaplas 2019 offers an international platform for release and exchange of information related to advanced new technologies