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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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Formnext

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03. - 06.

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February 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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Сase studies

Together against Covid-19

IMM manufacturer ENGEL AUSTRIA and Hack Formenbau are jointly committed to ensuring the global supply of test swabs

News 05.06.2020

Solvay Ventures invests in Kumovis

3D printing system developer to enable medical device manufacturers to leverage the full potential of high-performance polymers

Сase studies

Light weight and high air permeability of the large filter area

Community masks from FRÖBEL are manufactured with WITTMANN BATTENFELD injection molding technology

News 29.05.2020

Evonik commissions advanced biomaterials production facility

Modern CDMO site expands GMP capacity of RESOMER® bioresorbable polymers to meet global demand

News 29.05.2020

Enhanced 3D printing offerings with Braskem’s polypropylene

M. Holland will exclusively distribute this high-performing material to support its clients with prototype and applications development

Сase studies

Food safety with appropriate preventive measures

PROHACCP leverages the MDT grades developed by LATI for use in the injection moulding of products for food industry safety

News 22.05.2020

Braskem announces additive manufacturing products

The portfolio includes PP for fused filament fabrication, SLS powder bed fusion, and industrial scale pellet extrusion

News 15.05.2020

Confronting coronavirus with multifunctional high-tech masks

ARBURG is using its injection moulding technology to produce face masks made from LSR and PP