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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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KUKA robot KR 16 operate at a plastics injection molding machine

Source: KUKARobotGroup YouTube Channel

Videos

Tags: #Automation & control, #Auxiliary processes, #KUKA, #Parts handling, #Robotics, #More about "Automation and Control, Robotics" in Smart Molding Digest

No fear of encoder failure

Baumüller develops drive-integrated protection function for maximum availability also in the plastics industry

Сase studies

Ultimate efficiency and maximum flexibility under one roof

Injection molding processor MESTO optimizes production with all-inclusive solutions from WITTMANN

News 08.03.2025

Even higher quality and efficiency

ENGEL and CANNON: Strategic partnership for the advancement of innovative technologies for PUR flooding

Articles

State-of-the-art injection molding technology at the Plastimagen

WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present latest IMMs, process technology, automation and auxiliaries

Сase studies

High-grade cosmetics packaging produced sustainably and efficiently

Injection molding technology from WITTMANN meets stringent precision requirements