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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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Articles

A new era begins

with the newly developed WX138 robot, which will be presented by WITTMANN at K 2019

Articles

Kistler adds artificial intelligence to plastics processing

The Swiss solution provider will showcase intelligent, professional solutions and products for the entire measuring chain

News 19.09.2019

RimStar reloaded

KraussMaffei launches new PUR metering systems for digitally integrated production processes

News 19.09.2019

Innovation and sustainability

The key topics to be presented by Piovan Group and its own brands, Piovan, Aquatech, Fdm and Penta at K 2019

News 19.09.2019

Meusburger at the K 2019 with market innovations

Meusburger stand will feature among other things the new and one-of-a-kind configurator for hot runner moulds

News 19.09.2019

Sigma at K 2019

Accompanying the development process with SIGMASOFT ®, from part design, over mold design to production

News 19.09.2019

Engel expands intelligent assistance

ENGEL will be setting smart-factory milestones at K 2019 including the intelligent assistance system iQ melt control

Articles

Digitalisation and the circular economy

ARBURG’s presentation at K 2019 will deliver answers to important and pressing questions for the multifaceted world of plastics processing and use