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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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Shows

05. - 10.

February 2026

Plastindia

New Delhi,

India

04. - 06.

March 2026

Asiamold Select

Guangzhou,

China

18. - 19.

March 2026

Solids

Dortmund,

Germany

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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Articles

Face mask production: technically demanding, but nothing new

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is often the material of choice as it ensures a very comfortable fit

News 26.02.2021

Silicone global player set for further expansion

Elmet is expanding its production facility in Oftering and adapting its sales structure to improve customer interaction

News 19.02.2021

New KraussMaffei digital customer event

Experts from KraussMaffei and partners presented current solutions for LSR processing and medical technology

Articles

Sustainable enjoyment

Any thermoplastic processor can start production without risk, because KraussMaffei provides turnkey solutions

News 30.10.2020

The innovative process with low mold temperatures

The assembly with electronic components and battery cells is overmolded and ready for use immediately after demolding

Articles

Maximum precision for lowest shot weights

ENGEL extends the range of applications for its injection moulding machines to include even lower shot weights

Articles

Fakuma highlights 2020

WITTMANN BATTENFELD has decided to present the exhibits originally planned for the Fakuma in the form of product videos

Сase studies

Precise and quick face mask production with Virtual Molding

SIGMASOFT optimizes production of face masks: shorter development, faster process