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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

Addressing the need for more-efficient prototyping

Solvay Ixef® polyarylamide (PARA) rod stock now available from Drake Medical Plastics

News 13.06.2019

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials new acquisition

The leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials now controls Advanced Polymer Technologies

News 13.06.2019

DuPont becomes independent company

The more focused multi-industrial company will deliver highly specialized products and solutions aligned with high return opportunities

News 13.06.2019

Perfect applications at the Plastpol

1. Plastcompany, BOY representative in Poland, was highly satisfied with this year's plastics exhibition in Kielce

Сase studies

Helping to create the world’s first all-plastic recyclable e-bike

Solvay partnered with Stajvelo to develop a cutting-edge electric bike made entirely of plastic

Сase studies

New perspective to the cast polyurethane world

LANXESS Adiprene LF technology enables injection molding of cast PU elastomers with higher output and cost efficiency

News 06.06.2019

Reducing marine plastic litter

European Commission welcomes Council of the EU final adoption of new rules on single-use plastics

News 06.06.2019

Green polyethylene in plastic packaging

Braskem and Atlhetica Nutrition launch packaging made from sugarcane for new vegan protein product line