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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

Have some relevant information to share? Send a message to info@smart-molding.com — we are always happy to discuss!

Software and simulation

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Videos

Netstal Smart Operation

Smart Operation helps you achieve your effectiveness targets. Guided, fast and safe operation reduces downtime periods and prevents operator error. Also available for retrofitting.

News 22.11.2018

2018 Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award winners announced

The winning entries this year represent a wide range of plastics simulation applications across a broad spectrum of industries

News 15.11.2018

Institute of Plastics Processing announced next conference

IIMC 2019 – International Injection Moulding Conference to be held on 10 – 11 April, 2019 in Aachen

News 08.11.2018

Optimally designing a family mold

The design of family molds poses specific challenges for injection molders as well as mold makers.

News 01.11.2018

Bringing core manufacturing software to United Kingdom

Small and medium sized manufacturers in the UK can now access IQMS’ Enterprise ERP & automation software

News 25.10.2018

Virtual process design optimizes parts

Via the virtual process design in SIGMASOFT®, different approaches are compared with each other efficiently

News 25.10.2018

KraussMaffei Group makes a push for digitalization

New use-based business models for machines and software as well as a new digital location in Munich

News 04.10.2018

The importance of up-to-date Manufacturing Execution Systems

The WITTMANN Group takes up a stake in ICE-flex – an Italian MES supplier, focused on molding companies