Formnext 2026 to showcase additive manufacturing advancements in Germany

The Formnext exhibition, scheduled for November 17 to 20, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, will feature over 800 exhibitors and 38,000 visitors focused on the additive manufacturing (AM) process chain. The event will highlight innovations in material diversity, automation, software, post-processing, and quality assurance.

Key exhibitors include AltForm, which is debuting modular ZENIT directed energy deposition (DED) cells available in various sizes for aerospace and defense applications, alongside new laser powder bed fusion systems featuring artificial intelligence assistants. Axtra3D will also present advancements in molding, casting, and software capabilities such as automated support generation.

DMG Mori will demonstrate industrial-grade additive manufacturing through laser cladding (DED) and selective laser melting (SLM). The company is showcasing its Lasertec 65 DED hybrid 2nd generation machine, which integrates six processes including milling, turning, grinding, additive manufacturing, laser-based preheating, and 3D scanning into a single workspace. Additionally, the Lasertec 30 SLM 3rd generation will feature a replaceable build container designed to reduce downtime by allowing parallel preparation of subsequent orders.