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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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Automotive Medical Optics Packaging Preforms & closures Technical molding

Additive manufacturing & 3D Auxiliary processes

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Shows

08. - 15.

October 2025

Düsseldorf,

Germany

18. - 21.

November 2025

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

Germany

03. - 06.

December 2025

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

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Software and simulation

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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

Сase studies

Harrison Manufacturing increases throughput with Sawyer robot

Affordable automation solution takes on ergonomically challenging task, significantly improves part quality and consistency

News 13.12.2017

RosMould will take place on May 15-17, 2018

Trade show dates have been changed due to World Football Cup matches in Moscow

Articles

SIGMA Award presented for the first time

The ceremony was held during the third SIGMASOFT® International User Meeting this November

Articles

Maguire soft eliminates penalty for low-throughput operation

Dynamic energy saver software constantly adjusts vacuum resin dryer to ensure the lowest possible power consumption

Articles

INTRAVIS introduces new smart camera solution IntraOne

IntraOne! can be used for various inspection of preforms, closures, bottles, containers, labels or decoration