Smart Molding International 1-2026

23 www.smart-molding.com CHINAPLAS 2026 December 2025, China submitted plans to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the deployment of more than 200,000 satellites, marking a substantial acceleration in the construction of China’s low-orbit satellite internet. Carbon-fiber reinforced nylon composites with lightweight and high strength properties have become an innovative choice for satellite brackets. PEEK and PEKK offer outstanding high-temperature, radiation, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for satellite structural components, cable insulation layers, and engine seals. Phenolic resins, with high char yield and excellent processability, are used in commercial solid rocket nozzles. Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP), with low dielectric constant, low dielectric loss, and excellent high-temperature performance, have become key materials for high-frequency satellite communication components. Syensqo's lightweight composite materials can replacemetals in aerospace structures. Its prepreg andMTM46 epoxy resin system developed for extreme environments, such as space missions, this material delivers stiffness, impact resistance and thermal performance that surpasses metal alternatives. Payload fairings produced with this material can be around 30% lighter than metal equivalents, enabling lower fuel consumption, higher payload capacity and reduced manufacturing cost. Humanoid Robo cs 2025 marked the first year of mass production for humanoid robots, and 2026 is a critical turning point toward scaled deployment and accelerated commercialization. Humanoid robots are rapidly evolving from “performing on stage” and “competing in arenas” to “serving in households” and “working in factories.” IDC forecasts that in 2025, China’s spending on embodied intelligent robots exceeded USD 1.4 billion, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 94% over the next five years. In this blue ocean market, breakthroughs in material technologies are the core enabler of scaled adoption, with plastics and rubber playing an indispensable role. Specialty engineering plastics such as PEEK and PPS, with high strength, low density, wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties, are increasingly replacing metals in robot joints, gears, and bearings. TPEs are used in flexible components such as artificial muscles and artificial skin. Lushan New Materials has launched a new generation of bimodal electronic skin products, capable of precisely detecting subtle forces such as light touches and pulses. Dawn Group has developed ultra-soft artificial muscle TPEs with a Shore hardness of 0A, offering exceptional softness, elasticity, and a dry, non-sticky surface feel, making them suitable for core components such as robotic joint actuators. CHINAPLAS 2026 will gather more than 4,600 leading global exhibitors, actively responding to market demand while showcasing cutting-edge technologies, diverse application scenarios and strong industry vitality. The exhibition will serve as an efficient bridge connecting traditional industry upgrades, emerging industry expansion, and future industry development. Intelligent Upgrades and Green Transforma on “ The Recommendations of the 15th Five-Year Plan” calls for the comprehensive implementation of the “AI+” initiative, aiming to seize the