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Formnext is the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Formnext originated and is held annually in Frankfurt, Germany, but has grown to include expos and Formnext Forums throughout the world.

Recent and upcoming Formnext offerings in North America include Formnext Forum Austin in 2023, the Additive Manufacturing Sector Powered by Formnext at IMTS in 2024 and Formnext Chicago in 2025.

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Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46

Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show. 

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8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65

New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.

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The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43

Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more. 

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5 Big Themes in Additive Manufacturing at Formnext Forum: Austin

Formnext Forum: Austin, a two-day event at the end of August focused on additive manufacturing for production, includes a conference exploring important ideas in AM related to supply chains, bridge production, enterprise transformation and more.

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10 Important Developments in Additive Manufacturing Seen at Formnext 2022 (Includes Video)

The leading trade show dedicated to the advance of industrial 3D printing returned to the scale and energy not seen since before the pandemic. More ceramics, fewer supports structures and finding opportunities in wavelengths — these are just some of the AM advances notable at the show this year.

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Materialise Develops CO-AM System for Holistic Process Quality

Formnext: QPC users can collect and monitor data during the different stages of product development —including research, validation and production — giving additive manufacturers a holistic view of their process and its interrelationships.

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Finland’s Largest Metal 3D Print Withstands Pressure Vessel Test, Vastly Exceeding Expectations

The pressure vessel was created in cooperation between Andritz Savonlinna Works and the Finish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (FAME), and withstood the nondestructive and destructive tests carried out by LUT University.

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HP Partners With INDO-MIM to Expand Metal Additive Manufacturing

Formnext: INDO-MIM has initially invested in three HP Metal Jet S100 printers as part of this collaboration and is in the process of becoming a certified partner of HP’s Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN) of leading manufacturers serving international markets across the globe.

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VBN Components Offers High-Performance Materials Development as a Service

Formnext 2023: VBN Components is exploring new possibilities in metal materials development, including promising prospects with hard metals and refractories.

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MoldJet Technology Enables High-Throughput Metal, Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: Tritone Technologies’ additive manufacturing solutions enable industrial throughput of accurate parts with a range of metal and ceramic materials.

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3D Systems’ Accura AMX Resin Withstands Harsh Thermal Environments

Formnext 2023: The resin material is well suited for the testing of high-temperature components in applications such as HVAC, consumer appliances, motor enclosures, fixtures, mounts, stators, molding/tooling and more.

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The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43

Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more. 

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Meet The Cool Parts Showcase Winners

The Cool Parts Showcase winners for 2023 were announced at Formnext Forum Austin. Watch the award presentation here. 

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5 Big Themes in Additive Manufacturing at Formnext Forum: Austin

Formnext Forum: Austin, a two-day event at the end of August focused on additive manufacturing for production, includes a conference exploring important ideas in AM related to supply chains, bridge production, enterprise transformation and more.

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Formnext 2022: Ceramics, Robots and Other Perspectives From Near and Far: AM Radio #30

The 2022 edition of Formnext revealed more options and applications for 3D printed ceramics, anticipation of coming automation, established companies entering AM and more. Two editors — one present at the show, and one observing from a distance — compare notes in this episode of AM Radio. 

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10 Important Developments in Additive Manufacturing Seen at Formnext 2022 (Includes Video)

The leading trade show dedicated to the advance of industrial 3D printing returned to the scale and energy not seen since before the pandemic. More ceramics, fewer supports structures and finding opportunities in wavelengths — these are just some of the AM advances notable at the show this year.

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A Conversation on Formnext: Trends in 2021, and Formnext USA: AM Radio #8

The Frankfurt, Germany, trade show resumed in-person in 2021 and laid the groundwork for future events in North America. AM Radio hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski discuss both in this episode, which includes a guest appearance by Gardner Business Media president Rick Kline.

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What is Formnext?

Formnext is the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Formnext originated and is held annually in Frankfurt, Germany, but has grown to include expos and Formnext Forums throughout the world.

Recent and upcoming Formnext offerings in North America include Formnext Forum Austin in 2023, the Additive Manufacturing Sector Powered by Formnext at IMTS in 2024 and Formnext Chicago in 2025.

When is Formnext Chicago?

Formnext Chicago takes place Tuesday, April 8 – Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Where is Formnext Chicago held?

Formnext Chicago will take place at McCormick Place. The address is 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60616.

How do I register to exhibit at Formnext Chicago in 2025?

Contact Rick Brandt, VP, Advanced Materials Media Group at +1 513-766-5864 or RBrandt@gardnerweb.com for information on exhibiting at Formnext Chicago. Or, visit www.formnextchicago.com/exhibit for more information.

What is Formnext USA?

Formnext USA is an umbrella term for the Formnext events taking place in the United States: Formnext Forum Austin in 2023, the Additive Manufacturing Sector Powered by Formnext at IMTS in 2024 and Formnext Chicago in 2025.

When is Formnext?

Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, takes place November 7-10, 2023.

Where is Formnext?

Formnext takes place each fall at Messe Frankfurt in the city of Frankfurt (also called Frankfurt am Main) in Germany.

Note that other Formnext-licensed events take place globally at different times, including North America’s Formnext Forum Austin and Formnext Chicago.

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