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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

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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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Articles

New polymer complying with global food contact regulations

The new TPE solution for the global market is focusing on everyday consumer products in the hardness range 30 and 90 Shore A

News 22.11.2021

High heat resistance, good process-ability and high impact strength

INEOS Styrolution’s Novodur® 550 selected by THACO Plastics Components for rear spoiler application

News 22.11.2021

Developing an economic material-machine combination

Covestro and voxeljet announce partnership to advance additive manufacture in series production

Articles

New Advanced Bio-Circular medical polymer

Arkema now announces the launch of a new high rigidity polyamide 11 medical polymer intended to replace metal

News 12.11.2021

As blue as the sky

Neopolen® P 9435 LB polypropylene foam adds new design options to EPP color range

Articles

Arburg at formnext 2021

Premiere: the Freeformer converts medically approved Evonik PEEK originals into implants

News 05.11.2021

Offering alternatives to fossil fuel plastics

LATI confirms its commitment to sustainability with the signing of a distribution agreement with The Hemp Plastic Company

News 05.11.2021

Liquid silicone injection molding of micro parts

At the Compamed WITTMANN BATTENFELD will produce a micro support ring with a silicone membrane