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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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02. - 05.

June 2026

Equiplast

Barcelona,

Spain

02. - 04.

June 2026

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Birmingham,

13. - 17.

October 2026

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Friedrichshafen,

Germany

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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

The difference between cartesian, six-axis, and SCARA Robots

The article describes how Cartesian robots compare with the other two robot types in terms of load, orientation, speed, travel, precision, environment, duty cycle and more.

News 21.06.2016

ENGEL introduces new SCARA robot and sprue picker

The ENGEL easix series will include a SCARA version, while a new servo sprue picker will be added in the lower requirements range.

News 06.06.2016

Wittmann Battenfeld supplied a workcell to UMass Lowell's lab

A new Wittmann Battenfeld EcoPower injection molding machine workcell was officially dedicated at the opening of UMass Lowell’s renovated Plastics Engineering Lab.

News 06.06.2016

Multi-market demand spurs Plastic Molding Technology investments in equipment

$1.5 million facility-wide improvement project is planned through 2017.

News 06.06.2016

UK-based Omega Plastics Group invests in new equipment

1,300 tonne injection molding machine has been already installed.

News 06.06.2016

Toshiba Machine develops two-step injection molding system for optical lens components

The system enables molding of two products with different thicknesses and sizes in single cycle.

Videos

Automation for injection moulding with Gimatic components

Injection moulding station with Gimatic EOAT. Cutting of fan gate with GN-263 mounting of two parts.

News 30.05.2016

US molder invests in new machines and robots

Quantum Plastics, River Bend Industries Division in Victor, Iowa, invested 2 million in new machines.