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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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02. - 05.

June 2026

Equiplast

Barcelona,

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02. - 04.

June 2026

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Birmingham,

13. - 17.

October 2026

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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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Сase studies

Improved energy balance with EcoPower

Teko-plastic, based in Preding near Weiz, Austria uses 12 WITTMANN BATTENFELD injection molding machines

News 06.05.2022

More safety for future mobility

Newly developed thermoplastic polyurethane overmolding for Busbar holders is more resistant to thermal cycling

News 06.05.2022

Manufacture components over 50 per cent faster

Arburg plastic freeforming: improved build-up strategy for support material saves material and build time

News 29.04.2022

Piovan Group at GreenPlast 2022

Presenting its complete range of innovative systems for recycling and circular economy

News 29.04.2022

A wide range of colors and special effects

Maip Group announces new sustainable polymers for automotive market using Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies

Articles

Presenting new flame-retardant polyphthalamides

PPA compounds by BASF demonstrate high electrical RTI values while being halogen-free according to EN 50642

News 29.04.2022

Recycled and sustainable

LATI offers the LATIECO compounds, made using up to 100% resins obtained from chemical and mechanical recycling

News 22.04.2022

New compound offering for 5g dipole antennas

SABIC launches LNP™: easy plating with LDS, warpage control and good RF performance