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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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Videos

Cube-mould technology

A two-component injection moulding machine with an innovative 32-cavity cube mould produces in just 10 seconds cycle time 32 closures for 5-gallon water bottles.

Сase studies

Fit for large series

The automotive supplier Fritzmeier places its trust in the HP-RTM process (high-pressure resin transfer molding).

Articles

What is liquid injection molding?

Liquid injection molding is an industrial fabrication method that molds stock materials into a range of components and products.

News 10.02.2016

Rethink Robotics announces major distribution partnerships in Germany

World-class automation providers Freise Automation and HAHN Robotics to deliver Sawyer robot to German manufacturers.

News 09.02.2016

HASCO introduces data storage units for injection molds

News 09.02.2016

RocTool launches new Performance Cooling units

RocTool, the technology and manufacturing solutions provider, launches new units which are used to complement its induction heating process for plastic injection and composites processes.

News 08.02.2016

FIPA announces new suction cups for material handling & packaging automation applications

News 08.02.2016

KraussMaffei is presenting composite solutions

KraussMaffei is presenting solutions for manufacturing fiber-reinforced plastic components based on both thermoset and thermoplastic matrix systems.