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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

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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

Articles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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Articles

Supplying complete mould solutions for closures-beverage lines

Integrating product-mould design with machine development was crucial to the success of SACMI

News 09.10.2020

50 years as the one-source solutions provider

Mar-Bal, Inc. celebrates innovative growth trajectory in thermoset composites with milestone anniversary

Articles

Even more power

KraussMaffei extends the clamping force range of the GX series upwards; now available: 4,000 – 13,000 kN

News 02.10.2020

E-speed series expanded

ENGEL presents a new machine with a particular focus on manufacturers of thin-walled containers, buckets and matching lids

News 02.10.2020

Multi-component molding with Zhafir electric machines

These machines can be easily integrated into upstream and downstream automation production processes

News 02.10.2020

Covestro develops innovative design for future vehicle lighting

Headlight concept using only one plastic material: polycarbonate provides both functional and aesthetic benefits

News 25.09.2020

Micro-injection molding specialist doubles manufacturing space

MTD Micro Molding is a contract manufacturer that specializes in problem solving for the micro-medical device market

Articles

Leonhard Kurz creates futuristic touch surfaces with expert partners

Hot runner technology from HRSflow was employed for the injection molding process