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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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Software and simulation

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News 11.12.2020

Virtual mold tests

StackTeck has adapted to the new business environment and put together a comprehensive virtual mold testing capability package

News 04.12.2020

Altair inspire mold revolutionizes injection molding

Next generation solution provides an integrated approach to simulation-driven design for manufacturing of injection molded components

News 13.11.2020

Altair Inspire Mold revolutionizes injection molding

Next generation solution provides a modern, integrated approach to simulation-driven design for manufacturing of injection molded components

Articles

Simulating the polyurethane foam injection and molding process

Helps to reduce the length of prototype phases and define injection parameters for any part manufactured from polyurethane foam

Articles

Arburg Italy: Opening event was an all-round success

The company presented new premises in Peschiera Borromeo with more space for Allrounders, consulting, training and conferences

Articles

New MakerBot CloudPrint software

It is designed to deliver a seamless 3D printing experience for teams remote or onsite

Сase studies

Penn State Behrend has a new Zeres molding machine

Special options include processing capability for MuCell microcellular foaming technology and software for iMFLUX injection molding

Articles

Fakuma highlights 2020

WITTMANN BATTENFELD has decided to present the exhibits originally planned for the Fakuma in the form of product videos