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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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Videos

LSR Liquid Silicone Rubber Injection

News 23.08.2019

Solvay takes key step in divestment of Polyamides

Solvay and BASF have reached an agreement with Domo Chemicals who will acquire the assets that are to be divested to a third party

News 23.08.2019

Moldex3D partners with Wittmann Battenfeld

The companies will collaborate on new innovations in LSR injection molding and smart manufacturing

News 23.08.2019

A broad foam portfolio at the Foam Expo Europe

BASF will present a wide range of polyurethane systems and specialty foams for household, sports, automotive, aviation and construction

News 16.08.2019

Focus on consumer applications

KRAIBURG TPE to expand activities in the consumer sector relying on comprehensive knowledge in the field

News 16.08.2019

Victrex awarded important automotive quality standard

USA design and manufacturing facility proves its power to manufacture PEEK polymer-based gear solutions

Articles

Even more effective as a team

KraussMaffei and NETSTAL combine expertise under common company brand, KraussMaffei —"One face to the customer"

News 16.08.2019

Technology collaboration to unlock 3D printing potentials

Henkel partners in an international governmental sponsored research and development project called SYMPA