PanOptimization to showcase PanX simulation software at Formnext 2026

PanOptimization will exhibit its PanX simulation software at the Formnext 2026 exhibition in Frankfurt. The software is designed to address common challenges in metal additive manufacturing (AM), such as failed builds, out-of-tolerance parts, and lengthy development cycles.

By utilizing physics-based thermo-mechanical simulation, PanX allows engineers to predict how a complete build will behave before manufacturing begins. This approach aims to move decision-making upstream, reducing the need for the traditional “build, inspect, adjust and repeat” cycle that consumes expensive machine time, material, and engineering resources.

Erik Denlinger, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer at PanOptimization, noted that every failed iteration carries costs beyond scrapped material, including lost machine capacity and operator attention. The software seeks to optimize build plans to prevent unnecessary print times and ensure successful part qualification, particularly as manufacturers move toward larger parts and more complex geometries.