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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

New advances in PET drying

The latest technological advancements and solutions for PET resin drying: a crucial phase in modern preforms and bottles production lines.

Articles

Controlled conditions

A new flow control system does not just monitor the relevant parameters, but keeps them constant throughout the production run.

News 21.12.2015

ENGEL North America hosts Technology Symposium

In support of the injection molding industry, ENGEL North America will be hosting Technology Symposium 2016 at their Technical Center in Corona/CA.

Articles

Maintaining stable pressure limits

Maximum protection with no loss of dynamics – a pressure limit closed loop controller by Engel Austria does that during injection.

Articles

The digital factory

Industry 4.0 networks manufacturing with products and offers enormous potential.

Сase studies

Knowhow slashes energy consumption with Moretto tech

The new solution integrated existing hopper loaders with new Moretto One Wire material handling controls and pipework, allowing for a reduction in the number of dryers.

Articles

Injection molding machine controls vanquish variabilities

New control options for injection molding machines automatically make adjustments to enhance productivity or bring new life to old equipment.

Сase studies

Mission automation

High quality and efficiency, achieved by stepping up the pace through automation. This is the mission of a Turin-based company specializing in the production of complex components for the automotive sector.