To gain a quick overview of and hands-on advises for currently relevant topics and issues in Additive Manufacturing, the diverse showcases and joint booths in the halls are a great help.
VDMA Showcase Additive4Industry
Additive Manufacturing at VDMA is a network of topclass experts from all areas of the additive engineering and manufacturing chain within the mechanical engineering association VDMA e.V.
Additive Manufacturing at VDMA is a network of top class experts from all areas of the additive engineering and manufacturing chain within the mechanical engineering association VDMA e.V.
The VDMA Showcase Additive4Industry and the joint booth will be available for exchange and networking on current topics related to AM, e.g. industrialization, training and market developments. Profitable Industrial Solutions with AM" is this year’s theme of the special showcase: At Hall 12.0, Booth B01, member companies will present successful use cases in Additive Manufacturing that offer economic advantages. These application examples highlight potential savings in development, production, or the use of AM solutions—benefits that are not achievable with traditional manufacturing methods.
AM processes enable the optimized design of machine components through complex internal structures with precision. In addition, special lightweight construction, production in small quantities and the shortest possible time and cost efficiency in development are clear advantages of Additive Manufacturing.
VDMA showcase: Hall 12.0-B01
BE-AM I Built Environment Additive Manufacturing
Led by scientists at Technical University of Darmstadt, BE-AM | Built Environment Additive Manufacturing connects researchers and users interested in 3D Printing in construction. The network discusses and connects the disciplines architecture, civil engineering and manufacturing automation.
Highlights of the year are the BE-AM showcase at Formnext and the BE-AM Symposium on 19 November 2025. This year, the special showcase features 30 exhibits from research and industry, including contributions from renowned universities and international companies.
Showcase BE-AM: Hall 11.0-F49
The BE-AM Symposium will take place under the motto 'research meets industry' on 19 November from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in the Portalhaus, Room Transparenz. Here you can find more information about the BE-AM Symposium.
Formnext Awards – setting the stage for AM progress
As part of the Formnext Awards, we shine a spotlight on outstanding talents and ideas from the world of Additive Manufacturing. Exceptional achievements are honored in six different categories, including young, innovative companies, sustainable business ideas, and pioneering technologies.
Learn more about the finalists and the competition online or directly on site at the Formnext Awards showcase. The public can vote for their favorites online. The winners will be announced during the award ceremony on Thursday evening.
Formnext Awards showcase: Hall 11.0-D82
All information about the finalists and the voting will be available from October 21 at formnext.com/awards.
Start-up Area & Young Innovators
Looking for fresh inspiration and groundbreaking ideas?
Then be sure to visit our international Start-up Area and the stand “Young Innovators” organized by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)! Here, young companies and creative minds present their forward-thinking ideas and products. Immerse yourself in a world full of innovation, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Warning: Visiting might change your perspective – and spark new ideas!
Start-up Area: Hall 11.0-D62
Young Innovators: Hall 12.1-B39
AM Art Space
In cooperation with SUTOSUTO
Once again this year, the artist duo SUTOSUTO is enriching Formnext with their unique artistic approach: Not only do they design the Formnext Award trophies, but they are also presenting their additively manufactured artworks in a special showcase.
SUTOSUTO is the collaboration of two creative multi-talents—designers, painters, illustrators, digital artists, and sculptors all in one. With a bold mix of materials and a wide range of working and production methods, they push boundaries and create art that inspires new ways of thinking. Their work strikes a compelling balance between aesthetics and concept—and invites viewers to recalibrate their own perception. A truly inspiring contribution to Formnext that demonstrates how art and technology can mutually inspire and elevate one another.
In their own studio in Hamburg, the two artists have, in addition to the obligatory painting, woodworking and varnishing rooms, also set up a 3D Printing workshop, which is constantly being expanded. In addition to large-format canvases, they also create impressive sculptures, some of which are made from upcycled plastic. The entire process, from concept, modeling, printing and reworking to the finished sculpture, is realized in-house.
Showcase AM Art Space: Hall 11.0-D82