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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

Germany

17. - 20.

November 2026

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

Germany

02. - 05.

December 2026

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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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Articles

Elastomers with optimal adhesion to plastics

KRAIBURG TPE offers the THERMOLAST® TPE series compounds for E-Mobility applications

News 27.08.2021

Gaining a true sense of security

KRAIBURG TPE offers the THERMOLAST® K AD1 and FR2 series of compounds for advanced home security equipment applications

News 27.08.2021

Recycled content for automotive interiors

HEXPOL TPE has expanded their range of materials with recycled content with the new Dryflex Circular TPE grades

News 19.07.2021

icho systems choose Mediprene for award-winning therapy ball

HEXPOL TPE recently collaborated with icho systems, a company bringing a modern approach to interactive therapy

Articles

Joint adhesion testing by Teknor Apex and Eastman

Medical-grade TPEs bond effectively to copolyester even after exposure to common disinfectants and iv nutrients

News 25.06.2021

The Babynator learn-to-eat set makes eating cleaner

A bayonet mount that is directly integrated into the mat using multicomponent injection molding serves to attach plates and bowls

Articles

Inspiring innovation in home décor applications

KRAIBURG TPE, offers custom-engineered TPE solutions for the home decorative market

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