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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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News 03.12.2021

StackTeck invests in moldmaking capacity

Reaching a milestone of 8000 machining hours per week and also taking on significant initiatives for the automation business

Articles

Determining the optimal product geometric design

How to utilize CAE simulation to approach the optimal designs, prevent potential problems and ensure a smooth mass production

Articles

Conquering challenging injection molding processes in record time

Maximum flexibility and more operating convenience: The new generation of KraussMaffei LRX linear robots

News 26.11.2021

Piovan Group to take part in Plast Eurasia 2021

The largest plastics industry exhibition in Turkey will take place from the 1st to the 4th of December in Istanbul

News 22.11.2021

Higher throughput and lower costs without compromising on quality

Nexa3D partners with Oqton to meet accelerating demand for additively manufactured dental appliances

Articles

Pioneering pipette tip expo extended

Due to high demand, an exhibit dedicated to showcasing the latest advances in IVD pipette tip production has been extended

Articles

Bidirectional communication of injection parameters

Better collaboration between part and mold designers and machine setters, through digital interconnectivity with ENGEL machines

News 05.11.2021

Think big with the heavy-payload robot

FANUC’s latest large handling robot can lift and manipulate heavy loads with more versatility