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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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June 2026

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Barcelona,

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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 25.12.2020

From citrus peel to plastic bottle

Plant-based and recyclable plastic bottles now enabled with VTT’s new FDCA technology using citrus peel as raw material

News 25.12.2020

Repsol and TactoTek will develop smart surfaces

The companies seek to expand the use of polyolefins in high-performance parts, such as smart surfaces

News 18.12.2020

Unprecedented design and production of high quality printed objects

LyondellBasell advances additive manufacturing with Beon3D polypropylene compounds

News 18.12.2020

A significant step forward for ambitious growth plans in China

INEOS Styrolution hosts groundbreaking ceremony for its new 600kt ABS plant in Ningbo

Articles

First bouillon packaging made from circular polymer

Greiner Packaging partners with SABIC to produce tubs and lids for Unilever's KnorrTM bouillon powder

News 18.12.2020

Arkema acquires Colorado Photopolymer Solution

The project will foster the development of an integrated offering of customized and formulated additive manufacturing solutions

News 11.12.2020

Optimizing 3D printing materials and processes

Solvay and PrinterPrezz are collaborating to develop selective laser sintering solutions for implants and other medical devices

News 11.12.2020

Durable like metal and 3D printed

New printing materials incorporating the FFF technology are rapidly evolving and becoming functional products