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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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02. - 05.

June 2026

Equiplast

Barcelona,

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02. - 04.

June 2026

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Birmingham,

13. - 17.

October 2026

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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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News 05.05.2016

YASKAWA announces new subsidiary in Poland

The manufacturer of industrial robots is opening a subsidiary in Poland with headquarters in Wrocław.

Videos

Yushin cleanroom take-out robots

News 03.05.2016

Sepro showed 7 robots at Chinaplas

Three robots shown on the Sepro China stand were simulating operations that are typical of automotive manufacturing.

News 28.04.2016

Competitive edge for Chinese customers

KraussMaffei is premiering a locally produced injection molding machine known as the GX series as part of the Chinaplas trade show in Shanghai

Сase studies

Softly, softly

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Adapted material mix and expertise for LSR-LSR combinations

News 26.04.2016

US molder adds three turnkey work cells

Ensinger Precision Components ordered three turnkey work cells and anticipates having them operational by mid-summer.

News 25.04.2016

Engel invests $9 million to expand Shanghai plant

Injection machine maker is investing 60 million yuan to expand capacity at its Shanghai factory, saying it sees continued growth in the higher end of the market in China.