As the world's leading international trade fair for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, we serve as the industry's year-round central contact point. Every November, we bring together global leaders in additive manufacturing and professionals from related sectors to exchange ideas, showcase and explore innovations, establish new partnerships, and strengthen existing collaborations—all while fostering deeper industry engagement and active participation in the AM community. In short: our mission is to showcase the full spectrum of AM technologies and actively drive their application by creating synergies and facilitating connections both during the event and throughout the year worldwide.
Formnext – Exhibition Overview
November 18–21, 2025 will see over 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors gather at Formnext, transforming Frankfurt into the global capital of additive manufacturing. This vibrant community is dedicated to advancing the widespread industrial application of AM technologies.
Beyond AM systems, users from all relevant industries will discover technologies spanning the entire process chain at Formnext. In addition to innovative industrial 3D printers, the exhibition features:
Materials optimized for specific applications
Automation solutions
Software supporting design, planning, and production processes
Technologies for post-processing and quality control
Conference – More Than Just a Meeting
The additive manufacturing ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with new applications and use cases emerging almost daily. Face-to-face interaction remains crucial for addressing the biggest challenges in AM adoption. To foster such exchanges, Formnext offers a compelling supporting program throughout the event.
Exhibition Categories – Product Groups
1. Software & Digital Solutions
1.1 Industrial Design
1.2 Engineering & Part Design
1.3 PLM & CAD Software
1.4 Data Preparation & Control Software
1.5 Simulation
1.6 Component Digitalization
1.7 IP Protection for Technology & Software
1.8 CAM Software
1.9 Process Simulation
1.10 Operations & Production Organization Software (ERP, PPS, BDE, etc.)
1.11 Capacity Planning Software
1.12 Material Management Software
1.13 Quality Assurance Software
1.14 Measurement & Analysis Software
1.15 Data & IT Security, IP Protection
2. Materials
2.1 Metals
2.1.1 Powder
2.1.2 Filament
2.1.3 Bulk, Sheet, Rod
2.1.4 Paste
2.1.5 Miscellaneous
2.2 Polymers
2.2.1 Powder
2.2.2 Filament
2.2.3 Fluid
2.2.4 Granules
2.2.5 Other
2.3 Ceramics
2.3.1 Powder
2.3.2 Paste
2.3.3 Miscellaneous
2.4 Biomaterials
2.5 Fiber-Reinforced Materials
2.6 Additives, Binders, Auxiliaries
2.7 Standard Parts
2.8 Consumables
2.9 Miscellaneous Materials
2.10 Material Recycling
3. AM Systems
3.1 Powder Bed Fusion
3.2 Directed Energy Deposition
3.3 Material Extrusion
3.4 Binder Jetting
3.5 Material Jetting
3.6 Vat Photopolymerization
3.7 Sheet Lamination
3.8 Hybrid Manufacturing Units
3.9 Other Production Systems & Machinery
3.10 Components & Consumables for AM Systems
4. Peripheral Process Systems
4.1 Part Processing Solutions
4.2 Surface Treatment Solutions
4.3 Cleaning Equipment
4.4 Heat Treatment
4.5 Dyeing
4.6 Coating
4.7 Material Handling & Processing
4.8 Automation & Production Line Integration
4.9 Health & Safety Equipment
4.10 Other Peripheral Machinery
5. Quality Management & Metrology
5.1 Component & Process Qualification
5.2 3D Metrology
5.3 Production Metrology
5.4 Surface Metrology
5.5 Process Monitoring
5.6 Sensors & Actuators
5.7 Other Metrology
5.8 Material Analysis
6. Services
6.1 Design & Engineering
6.2 Part Manufacturing
6.3 Other Manufacturing Services
6.4 Modeling & Prototyping
6.5 Gauge & Fixture Manufacturing
6.6 Industrial Tool & Mold Making
6.7 Trial & Component Testing
6.8 Consulting Services
6.9 Certification
6.10 Financial Services
6.11 Circular Services
6.12 Other Services
