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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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Shows

05. - 10.

February 2026

Plastindia

New Delhi,

India

04. - 06.

March 2026

Asiamold Select

Guangzhou,

China

18. - 19.

March 2026

Solids

Dortmund,

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 07.03.2018

Automation on show

At Chinaplas 2018 in Shanghai ENGEL will showcase its expertise in automation at a special Expert Corner

News 06.03.2018

New partnership to spark innovation

T.I.G. and iPlast 4.0 team up in a strategic partnership on the MES market combining resources from both companies

Articles

Plastics…increased challenges and new opportunities abound

Perhaps the most exciting challenge remains the drive to digitalization at the plastics processing machine builder and end user factory alike

Articles

Autonomous optimization reduces costs in injection molding

Autonomous Optimization solution allows mold makers to virtually identify the most efficient solution in their designs

Articles

Large machines and innovative processes

Arburg’s USA premiere: hybrid Allrounder 1120 H with new design and Gestica control system

News 05.02.2018

Autonomous Optimization at Chinaplas 2018

SIGMA Engineering will present a new tool to predetermine the optimum design of part and mold

News 31.01.2018

Engel at the Plastics & Rubber Vietnam 2018

The packaging industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Southeast Asia, a key driver of innovation

News 27.12.2017

MES solution to play a key role in plastics factory of the future

T.I.G. to present its authentig MES solution at Interplastica 2018