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Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 Concludes with Record Attendance: 78% Surge in Overall Visitors and 158% Jump in International Participation!

September 22, 2025 Services Formnext Asia Shenzhen 272

Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 hit record attendance with 78% growth and 158% surge in international visitors, cementing its role as Asia's leading additive manufacturing hub.

Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 Concludes with Record-Breaking Attendance, Reflecting Strong Confidence in China's Additive Manufacturing Market
Shenzhen, September 2, 2025 – The 2025 Formnext Asia Shenzhen, South China’s leading trade fair for additive manufacturing technologies, successfully concluded last week with a record-breaking 78% year-on-year increase in attendance, underscoring robust confidence in China’s additive manufacturing market. From top-tier corporate decision-makers to emerging industry talents, attendees unanimously praised the fair’s growing influence as a premier gathering for Asia’s manufacturing sector. Global interest in the event continued to surge, with international visitor numbers soaring by 158%—marking the second consecutive year of doubling growth—highlighting its expanding global engagement.

The flagship exhibition zone at Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 drew large crowds of visitors

Featuring 265 exhibitors spanning the entire additive manufacturing industrial chain—from equipment and materials to software and application services—the event showcased diverse solutions in metal, polymer, and ceramic materials from leading domestic companies such as BLT, Farsoon, Hanbang Laser, and others. Strong international participation from group pavilions of Germany, France, the Netherlands, the U.S., Japan, and Spain highlighted the exhibition's global influence. The number of exhibitors in the AM materials sector grew significantly, up 76% year-on-year.

Concurrently, 14 forums and seminars featuring over 150 industry speeches delved into high-growth applications like consumer electronics and footwear, while addressing technological innovation and global trends.

A major highlight, the second 3D Printing Farm Conference attracted thousands of domestic and international professionals, fostering vibrant exchanges. The conference and adjacent exhibition zone gathered over 50 companies specializing in the 3D printing farm model. This production approach, leveraging large-scale networked printers for parallel production, combines the advantages of mass manufacturing and customized solutions, demonstrating strong global momentum and particularly rapid growth in China.

The exhibition’s impact extended beyond the venue, with strong online engagement: official photo livestreams attracted over 178,000 views, while partner media Antarctic Bear’s live coverage of events and exhibitor interviews drew 34,413 online viewers, enhancing reach and industry influence through integrated online-offline interaction.

Suzhou Pollypolymer New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Mr. Xiao Bowen, Marketing Manager:
"We exhibited the world’s first branded 3D printed mattress. Foot traffic at our booth far exceeded expectations, remaining fully packed for three consecutive days. We received continuous inquiries from international clients in Pakistan, Europe, the U.S., India, and the Middle East. The organizer’s full-cycle support, from pre-event preparations to on-site follow-ups, was also outstanding."

Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Mr. Tang Jinglong, General Manager:
"The Formnext brand is widely recognized in China, and the exhibition attracted truly professional and high-quality visitors. This year, we received positive feedback from clients, engaged in in-depth discussions with key customers, and hosted numerous international buyers from Asia and Europe. Our new laser system for copper processing applications drew significant attention, aligning with a key industry growth area. Formnext Asia Shenzhen delivers tangible value by helping exhibitors address core industry challenges."

HP Inc. China
Mr. Zhao Hua, Greater China Lead:
"Formnext symbolizes quality and is trusted by the global additive manufacturing industry. That’s why all major players gather here to launch new materials and applications. Exhibitors covered the entire AM value chain, and our global suppliers and partners, such as the Hong Kong Productivity Council, also participated."

UnionTech 3D Technology (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Liu Shuai, Sales Director:
"Our carbon fiber technology addresses pain points in cost and lightweighting for small-batch end-use parts. Our debut at the exhibition exceeded expectations, with high visitor engagement and quality leads. Through discussions with clients in robotics, drones, automotive, and medical sectors, we received 3D design drawings on-site and secured new orders."

FLOW-3D AM China
Mr. Tang Jialin, Product Division Director:
"An industry peer immediately asked me how to exhibit here in the future. We have established合作 intentions with multiple academic institutions and industrial clients and plan to conduct follow-up visits after the exhibition."

Toyota Seiko Co., Ltd.
Mr. Kazumasa Toyota, President:
"As a mold manufacturer in Japan, I have seen growing customer demand for 3D printing but struggled to connect with high-quality Chinese suppliers domestically. This exhibition not only provided precise networking opportunities but also completely reshaped my perception of 'Made in China.' The technological expertise, innovation, and product quality I witnessed on-site significantly boosted my confidence in China's additive manufacturing capabilities."

Shenzhen Lifan Precision Hardware Co., Ltd.
Mr. Wang Longjie, Sales Engineer:
"As a cultural product manufacturer, I was amazed by the improvements in printing speed and accuracy of the new equipment. I also discovered high-quality filaments with excellent color performance and stability. The combination of exhibitions and professional forums made my first visit highly rewarding."

ASTM International
Mr. Lyu Zhen, Additive Manufacturing Manager:
"Chinese companies demonstrated strong enthusiasm for global expansion. My presentation at Formnext Asia Shenzhen was fully attended, with some listeners even standing outside the venue and taking detailed notes. After the speech, multiple enterprises proactively expressed concrete collaboration needs. This fully proves that the exhibition has become an effective bridge for connecting our certification consulting and training services with key markets."

Wuhan Yizhi Technology Co., Ltd.
Mr. Cai Daosheng, Chairman:
"I believe speaking at forums is not about sharing achievements, but about helping users of binder jetting additive manufacturing technology solve practical problems. Formnext Asia Shenzhen has consistently focused on market education, providing a platform that combines product displays and forum knowledge-sharing. This helps the industry understand the essence of the technology rather than merely showcasing equipment. Therefore, we have built a mutually supportive relationship with the organizer. Regardless of market fluctuations, we participate with maximum effort every year, as we firmly believe in the long-term value of this platform."

Siemens (China) Ltd.
Mr. Li Peiran, Additive Manufacturing Business Development Manager:
"The establishment of the 3C Electronics Forum demonstrated strategic foresight. The exhibition attracted numerous electronics manufacturing giants and consumer brands. For example, I noticed representatives from a multinational industry leader who specially traveled from Beijing to seek suppliers for customized product solutions. This indicates that visitor demands are highly forward-looking, likely representing industry trends that will prevail in the next five to ten years."

Formnext Asia Shenzhen is organized by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co., Ltd. The event is also part of the global Formnext brand portfolio, which includes:

Formnext – The International Exhibition for Additive Manufacturing and Precision Forming: November 18–21, 2025, Frankfurt, Germany

Formnext Forum Tokyo – The International Forum for Additive Manufacturing and Smart Industrial Technologies: September 25–26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan

For more details, please visit:
www.formnext-shenzhen.com
Or email:
formnextasia@china.messefrankfurt.com