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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

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Recycled plastic

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Сase studies

Two machines do the work of three

Monoflo relies on automatic mold changes from KraussMaffei for larger logistics packaging

Сase studies

To new heights of sustainability

ENGEL provided a 4400 US ton ENGEL duo machine for Cascade’s roll-to-curb cart business

Articles

Coinjection revolution

Very short cycle times are achieved in combination with the new ENGEL duo speed injection moulding machine

News 25.06.2021

Processing plastic flakes directly

This innovation sees ENGEL make a further contribution to the establishment of a circular economy for plastics

News 28.05.2021

Recycled plastic for 3D printing

Covestro and Polymaker collaborate on a polycarbonate filament made from recycled plastic

News 07.05.2021

Covestro introduces new 3D printing material

Recycled PET made from post-consumer plastic waste was developed by the recently acquired DSM Resins & Functional Materials

News 30.04.2021

Less waste and more convenience

The “Udo” lid made of TPE is available in many colors and can be customized on request

News 26.03.2021

Hannover Messe digital edition

ARBURG to present a turnkey system that sets new standards in digitalisation, automation, and circular economy