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24/06/2026

🎤 Final call for speakers! 🚨

This is your last opportunity to take the stage at Formnext 2026. We’re still looking for compelling contributions and strong expertise from across the Additive Manufacturing community.

If you’ve been considering submitting a proposal, now is the time - don’t miss the chance to share your knowledge with a global audience.

👉 Submit your proposal by 30 June: https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/expo/program.html

18/06/2026

Industrial AM moves into the office

With the new MJF 1200, HP brings Multi Jet Fusion technology directly into offices, studios, and medical environments – no specialized infrastructure required.

Compact, automated and designed for everyday use, the system enables faster design validation and brings production closer to where it’s needed most.

👉 Learn more:
https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/industry-insights/fonmag/fonmag_articles_new/hp-additive-manufacturing-targets-studios-and-offices-with-hp-mjf-1200.html

16/06/2026

How Additive Manufacturing is powering the future of energy

The global energy sector is evolving rapidly – driven by the rise of AI, data centers and the transition towards more sustainable systems. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is playing a key role in this transformation.

From power plants and oil & gas to hydrogen applications, AM enables more efficient components and faster spare parts production. Technologies such as advanced heat exchangers, 3D-printed turbine components and lightweight bipolar plates are already being used across the industry.

As energy systems grow more complex and the demand for resilience increases, AM is becoming a key enabler for more flexible, efficient and sustainable solutions.

👉 Discover real use cases and insights:
https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/industry-insights/fonmag/fonmag_articles_new/from-fuel-elements-to-bipolar-plates.html

11/06/2026

Shape the future of AM – take part in the European survey

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in Additive Manufacturing across Europe? The (Add)liance – European AM Hubs Alliance is launching a survey to find out – and your input matters. The results will help define a strategic roadmap to guide decision-makers in industry, research, and policy.

👉 Have your say and contribute to the future of AM – join the survey now:
https://form.typeform.com/to/mGvO6iE6

10/06/2026

What Does the Future of Energy Production Look like?

Additive Manufacturing is increasingly finding its place in the energy, oil & gas industry – from complex components to more efficient and sustainable processes.

🎤 In our upcoming Technology Talk – Energy, Oil & Gas, we will take a closer look at:
➡️ Current applications and industry use cases
➡️ Where AM can add value today
➡️ How technologies and requirements are evolving

🎙️ Speakers:
Trine Boyer, Vår Energi
Jeremy Haight, Vestas
Brede Laerum, Equinor
Philipp Pink, Wiener Stadtwerke / Wiener Netze

🎧 Moderator:
Davide Sher, VoxelMatters

📅 Date: 7 July 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CET

🔎 Join us to gain practical insights and explore potential applications for your own work.

👉 Register here:
https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/industry-events/seminars_webinars/technology-talks.html?wt_mc=Organic-Social.linkedin.mf-mesago.formnext.cross-country.ca.cv.techtalk

09/06/2026

Orthopedics in the fast lane – AM accelerates a key industry

The orthopedic sector is rapidly emerging as a key application area for Additive Manufacturing. From patient-specific devices to fully digital workflows, AM is transforming how orthoses and prosthetics are designed and produced – with insights from DYEMANSION.

With strong market growth, increasing adoption, and falling entry barriers, the momentum is clear: solutions are mature and the next wave of users is entering the field. Yet with less than 5% of products currently 3D printed, the potential remains enormous.

👉 Discover how AM is enhancing efficiency, enabling customization, and redefining patient care:
https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/industry-insights/fonmag/fonmag_articles_new/in-the-fast-lane.html

03/06/2026

Supporting the cause: Why support strategies matter in AM

When it comes to Additive Manufacturing, the spotlight is often on materials – but what about supports? They are essential for enabling complex geometries and play a critical role across many AM technologies.

In our latest Formnext Magazine we explore how support strategies are evolving: from soluble materials in FDM and advanced approaches in LPBF to emerging concepts like self-supporting processes and selective solubility. Discover how smarter support solutions can reduce post-processing, lower costs, and unlock new applications.

👉 Read the full article and stay ahead of AM innovation: https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/industry-insights/fonmag/fonmag_articles_new/supporting-the-cause.html

02/06/2026

🎤 Your chance to step into the spotlight! ✨

The Call for Speakers is open until the end of June and there’s still room for fresh perspectives on our stages at the world’s leading event for Additive Manufacturing.

We’ve already seen a great range of inspiring submissions, but we know there’s more out there. If you have innovative ideas, valuable insights, or a story worth sharing, this is your moment to present it to an international audience.

👉 Send us your proposal and become part of Formnext 2026: https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/expo/program.html

We’re looking forward to your ideas!

26/05/2026

🚀 Formnext Awards 2026: Submissions now open!

The Formnext Awards recognize the people, companies, and solutions shaping the future of Additive Manufacturing across six categories that reflect the full spectrum of innovation and impact:

🏆 AMbassador Award – for community impact and education
Jury: Dr. Irene Skibinski (VDMA AM), Haden Quinlan (MIT), Lisa D. Block (Women in 3D Printing), Karsten Heuser (Siemens)

🎨 Design Award – for outstanding AM design and products
Jury: Duann Scott (CDFAM), Prof. Oliver Tessmann (TU Darmstadt), Dr. Patrick Pradel (Loughborough University)

⚙️ (R)Evolution Award – for solutions delivering real industry value
Jury: Dr. Maximilian Binder (BMW Group), Prof. Jennifer Johns (University of Bristol), Massimiliano Cecconi (Baker Hughes)

🚀 Rookie Award – for emerging talents and early-stage ideas
Jury: Arno Held (AM Ventures), Alex Kingsbury (nLight), Prof. Peter Mayr (TU Munich), Dr. Sascha Schwarz (TUM Venture Labs), Heather Swift Hunt (Kickstarter)

🚀 Start-up Award – for scalable, high-impact young companies
Jury: as Rookie Award

🌱 Sustainability Award – for lifecycle-driven, resource-efficient solutions
Jury: Prof. Kristian Arntz (FH Aachen), Dr. Mohsen Seifi (ASTM), Sherri Monroe (AMGTA)

Whether you're driving innovation, sustainability, design, or entrepreneurship in AM - this is your chance to gain global visibility and recognition.

📅 Deadlines:
Start-up Award: 31 July 2026
All others: 31 August 2026

👉 Submit now: https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/expo/program/award.html

Formnext gives outstanding ideas for modern production the stage they deserve with the Formnext Awards!

30/04/2026

✈️ Formnext Goes Vertical: Aviation Edition | AERO 2026

Additive Manufacturing took off at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026!
At the joint booth “Additive Manufacturing presented by Formnext”, Airtech, Bosch, Formlabs and Renishaw brought AM to life, giving visitors hands‑on insights into how the technology is transforming general aviation.

The accompanying stage program sparked lively expert exchanges, clearly underlining the growing impact and relevance of AM technologies in aviation.

👉 Take a look back: https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/industry-events/formnext-at-aero.html

Next stop: Automechanika 2026 | 9 – 10 September | Frankfurt, Germany!
“Formnext goes vertical” turns the spotlight on the automotive service industry.

👉 Discover more: https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/marketing-advertising.html