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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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Articles

Interface connects machine, dosing and robot to optimise production

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag presented a fully optimised and automated LSR production cell developed for tight tolerance automotive applications

Articles

Fakuma 2021: inspiring plastics live!

1470 exhibitors from 39 countries and overall emphasis placed on the issues of sustainability, circular economy and recycling

Articles

Maximizing post-consumer recycled content

With co-injection multi-layer technology Mold-Masters has the ability to combine 2 separate resins into a single 3-layer melt flow

Сase studies

Molder and restaurant chain team up to recycle tableware

Leading Japanese chain Ishikawajyushi takes back Eastman Tritan™ copolyester from Saizeriya restaurants

Articles

Arburg “live” and on a grand scale at Fakuma 2021

Largest stand, innovative exhibits, strong team and a world premiere: Allrounder More multi-component series

Articles

Lightweight load compartment well for luxury sedans

High degree of strength and stiffness: On-board power supply battery remains firmly secured even in case of a crash

Сase studies

Thermo-conductive compound for Landa Illuminotecnica

LATI material offers toughness, thermal conductivity above 4 W/mK, self-extinguishing, aesthetics and straightforward mouldability

News 15.10.2021

Elastomers for syringe gasket applications

THERMOLAST® H TPEs were designed specifically for medical applications in Asia Pacific region