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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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02. - 05.

June 2026

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June 2026

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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

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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News 22.04.2022

Strong start into the year

LANXESS: first quarter 2022 exceeds market expectations as sales are expected to increase by 44 percent

News 22.04.2022

First quarter significantly above expectations

Evonik’s adjusted EBITDA up 25 percent at €735 million; higher costs successfully offset; inventories increased as a precaution

Сase studies

Making molded parts from natural materials

ANA-U relies on technology from the WITTMANN Group to produce molded parts under the “Green Quality” brand

News 15.04.2022

Best material choice for torque limiting instruments

Solvay's Ixef® resin enables single-procedure torque limiters to mimic reusable products at a lower cost

News 15.04.2022

Full ownership of Scientific Design

SABIC completes acquisition of Clariant’s stake, giving SABIC full ownership of the catalyst leader

News 15.04.2022

Presenting climate-friendly drive technologies

At this year’s International Vienna Motor Symposium LANXESS will be showcasing numerous concepts and applications

News 08.04.2022

Meeting increasingly stringent emission demands

Improved vehicle interior air quality with Evonik's new Aldehyde Scavenger for polyurethane applications

News 01.04.2022

Automotive application breakthrough

KRAIBURG TPE has developed an innovative material technology that enables the production of TPEs for various automotive applications