On his new appointment, Christoph Stüker, who, until 31 October 2024, was Deputy Vice President of Formnext, stated, “I have been involved in Formnext since its inception and have helped to shape the event. In my new function, I look forward to continuing this work with Sascha Wenzler and the amazing team to keep delivering an exceptional platform for our customers and community members into the future.”
In the 10 years since its premiere, Formnext has continued to grow, expanding its content with appealing supporting events, showcases plus a new conference program and awards format. Formnext has become a hub for Additive Manufacturing, and the organizers work on a large number of projects throughout the year that go far beyond traditional exhibition activities.
The changes in the AM industry require continuous adaptation and fine-tuning of the trade fair concept as well as a year-round offer to customers:
“Having both of us in charge will make it easier to address all the associated challenges, and I am delighted to have Christoph Stüker as the perfect partner at my side,” said Sascha Wenzler, who has been heading Formnext as Vice President Mesago Messe Frankfurt since 2015. “Christoph has been with Formnext since the very beginning and is the ideal person to provide the support required to take Formnext into the future. Together with our strong team, we will be able to respond even more comprehensively to this exciting growth sector.”
Petra Haarburger, President Mesago Messe Frankfurt, added: “I am delighted that by establishing this dual leadership with Sascha Wenzler and Christoph Stüker, we are taking account of the growing relevance of our Formnext for the AM community. In this way, we will be able to drive forward the further development and expansion of relevant formats in the technology hub”.
Formnext
International exhibition and convention on the next generation of manufacturing technologies
Formnext will be held from 19–22 November 2024.
Background information on Formnext
Formnext is the hub for Additive Manufacturing, industrial 3D Printing, and the next generation of intelligent manufacturing solutions. In addition to the annual highlight, the expo in Frankfurt/Germany, we provide our clients worldwide with a variety of relevant updates, insights, and events around Additive Manufacturing (AM) as well as the related technologies along the entire process chains. Formnext is organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH (formnext.com)
Background information on Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH
Mesago, founded in 1982 and located in Stuttgart, specializes in exhibitions and conferences on various topics of technology. The company belongs to the Messe Frankfurt Group. Mesago operates internationally and is not tied to a specific venue. With around 160 members of staff, Mesago organizes events for the benefit of more than 3,300 exhibitors and over 110,000 trade visitors, conference delegates and speakers from all over the world. Numerous trade associations, publishing houses, scientific institutes and universities work closely with Mesago as advisers, co-organizers and partners. (mesago.com)
Background information on Messe Frankfurt
www.messefrankfurt.com/background-information
Sustainability at Messe Frankfurt
www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability-information
Background information on the Additive Manufacturing Working Group (Honorary Sponsor)
Within the Additive Manufacturing Working Group, about 200 companies and research institutes collaborate under the direction of the German industry federation VDMA. Here, plant engineers, component and material suppliers, industrial companies that work with metals and plastics, service providers in software, manufacturing, and processing, and numerous researchers all work toward the same goal: the industrialization of additive manufacturing techniques. (am.vdma.org)