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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

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17. - 20.

November 2026

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

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02. - 05.

December 2026

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Istanbul,

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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

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

Сase studies

Injection molding of high-grade protective face shields

FACEshield fasteners from FT-TEC manufactured with injection molding technology from WITTMANN BATTENFELD

News 15.05.2020

Solvay accelerates efficiency plans for Composite Materials

Due to lower customer demand from COVID-19, there is an intent to close two sites and reduce global headcount