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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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Shows

18. - 21.

November 2025

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

Germany

03. - 06.

December 2025

Plast Eurasia

Istanbul,

Turkey

05. - 10.

February 2026

Plastindia

New Delhi,

India

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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Articles

The difference between cartesian, six-axis, and SCARA Robots

The article describes how Cartesian robots compare with the other two robot types in terms of load, orientation, speed, travel, precision, environment, duty cycle and more.

News 21.06.2016

ENGEL introduces new SCARA robot and sprue picker

The ENGEL easix series will include a SCARA version, while a new servo sprue picker will be added in the lower requirements range.

News 21.06.2016

Linde showcases solutions for injection molders

Linde LLC will highlight several of its key process solutions at the upcoming Innovation and Emerging Plastics Technologies Conference.

News 21.06.2016

Husky demonstrated latest Hot Runner and Controller innovations

Husky Injection Molding Systems hosted a two-day Husky World Tour event providing technology and industry insights.

News 20.06.2016

SIGMA Engineering presents its simulation technology at K 2016

During the K 2016 SIGMA Engineering presents for the first time virtual and real production in parallel within the same booth.

Articles

Avoid unplanned downtime

New ENGEL e-connect.monitor supports predictive maintenance.

Сase studies

Innovative, energy-efficient injection molding technology for Ackermann

Ackermann, German supplier of high-quality plastic products fo the mechanical engineering industry, uses innovative injection molding technologies to produce the most complex parts.

Ackermann

News 15.06.2016

Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

The difference between cartesian, six-axis, and SCARA Robots

ENGEL introduces new SCARA robot and sprue picker

Linde showcases solutions for injection molders

Husky demonstrated latest Hot Runner and Controller innovations

SIGMA Engineering presents its simulation technology at K 2016

Avoid unplanned downtime

Innovative, energy-efficient injection molding technology for Ackermann

Tinius Olsen will be an exclusive distributor of Axxicon's quick change molds in Americas