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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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Shows

02. - 05.

June 2026

Equiplast

Barcelona,

Spain

02. - 04.

June 2026

Interplas

Birmingham,

13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

Germany

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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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News 09.09.2025

BASF to showcase the sustainable future of plastics at K 2025

#OurPlasticsJourney: a comprehensive roadmap of innovation, circularity and emissions reduction in high-performance plastics

News 09.09.2025

Accelerating specialization for a low-carbon future

DOMO Chemicals showcases its accelerated shift toward a more specialized, low-carbon portfolio with breakthrough polyamide solutions at K 2025

News 09.09.2025

Innovative solutions connecting everyday life

At K 2025, SABIC will unveil innovative solutions to help customers develop products that have an impact in everyday life

News 23.08.2025

Protection of sensitive internal electronic parts

SABIC has recently introduced a new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compound with non-halogenated flame retardance

News 23.08.2025

Efficient and resource-saving

At drinktec (September 15 - 19, Munich Exhibition Center) Netstal will be presenting a PET-Line 4000 of the latest generation

News 20.08.2025

A scalable alternative to metal and thermoset materials

SABIC introduces MEGAMOLDING™ platform to enable manufacturability of large thermoplastic parts across multiple industries

News 20.08.2025

Carbon expands global leadership team

Strategic appointments in enterprise and dental sales reflect the company’s continued focus on customer growth

Articles

Replacing metals with 3D printed polymers

High temperature 3D printers like the AON Hylo are reducing the complexity, lead times, and cost constraints of traditional manufacturing methods