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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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News 19.03.2021

Intelligent post-printing solutions for resin-based additive workstreams

PostProcess joins forces with Henkel to support optimized workstreams via automated post-printing

Сase studies

Fully-digitised robotic processing and digital integration

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and BASF develop new manufacturing cell for high-performance polymers

News 12.03.2021

New hot runner temperature controller

MOLD-MASTERS introduces new standardized 6-12 zone hot runner temperature controller available with short lead times

News 12.03.2021

Integrating resources efficiently

FCS integrates IMM with molding products and establishes a resource-saving production process through intelligent technology

News 05.03.2021

Synergies within the Group

Waldorf Technik and HAHN Automation jointly serve the demand of the healthcare industry

News 05.03.2021

The strategy of strengthening technological leadership continues

SACMI Group appoints new General Manager with extensive international experience in industrial automation systems development

News 05.03.2021

Catalogue update for Cimatron

HASCO has been cooperating for many years with all leading CAD system providers in the industry

Articles

Generation 3 Zhafir molding machines now available

The new models feature a 10 percent decrease in dry cycle times, increased tie bar spacing, improved process control and 4.0 connectivity