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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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June 2026

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June 2026

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October 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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Videos

Injection compression saves up to 25% of material

The injection molding machine series by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, El-Exis SP, was developed especially for the packaging industry and allows to save up to 25% of material and reduce the needed clamping force.

Videos

Compact production of airbag housing with FiberForm

Compact production of an airbag housing on a KraussMaffei CX 300-1400 LRX 350 TwinZ - overall process optimized with multiple kinematics.

News 09.02.2017

New Victrex and Tri-Mack joint venture will accelerate molded polyketone components in aerospace

Сase studies

New ground broken and conquered

The Austro-Polish injection molding company Buzek Plastic developed a mass production technology for making water-soluble, multi-chamber laundry detergent containers of polyvinyl alcohol.

Videos

In-mold decoration for the automotive industry

News 02.02.2017

New Country Fresh IML Ice-Cream packaging wins awards

Plastic packaging producer Dairypack Tubs joined forces with Verstraete IML for the development of the new Dairymaid ice-cream packaging.

News 02.02.2017

Collaboration boosts resin transfer moulding process efficiency

A collaboration has created a method to shorten the resin transfer moulding process by placing sensors in injection technology for the first time.

News 02.02.2017

Maximum efficiency for complex composite processes

At JEC world ENGEL AUSTRIA will stage a live demonstration to present pioneering composite applications and offer insights into ongoing development projects.