The Formnext Technology Talks offer compact, digital deep dives throughout the year, putting the spotlight on application industries that are setting the pace for the future of Additive Manufacturing within the AM community. Benefit from first-hand expertise, practical use cases, up-to-date market insights, the latest industry developments, concrete solutions to key challenges, and direct exchange with leading industry experts.
Formnext Technology Talks – first-hand expertise
The Formnext Technology Talks are digital live seminars that highlight the application of Additive Manufacturing technology in particularly relevant and forward-looking fields of use. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes and offers practical perspectives from leading industry and technology experts on topics that are shaping the future development of Additive Manufacturing.
Session content includes
- Current developments and technologies in Additive Manufacturing
- Real-world use cases from key application industries
- Discussion of central challenges and opportunities
- Opportunity for direct exchange with the speakers
The sessions are held digitally via Zoom and are made available as recordings afterward – ideal for convenient follow-up viewing. The list of speakers is continuously updated and published well in advance of each Technology Talk.
Exclusive benefit for participants!
As a special thank-you, all participants will receive an exclusive voucher code for a free entrance ticket to Formnext 2026 (from 17 to 20 November in Frankfurt/Germany) after the webinar.
The talks are moderated by Davide Sher (Co-founder & CEO, VoxelMatters), who guides the discussion with up-to-date market data and thought-provoking questions.
Focus topics 2026
For 2026, three particularly forward-looking focus areas will take center stage:
- Energy, oil & gas
- Automotive, transport & mobility
- Construction & architecture
Participation in all Formnext Technology Talks is free of charge.
Dates & speakers
Additive Manufacturing in the energy, oil & gas industry
How can Additive Manufacturing advance the energy sector? This Technology Talk highlights applications across oil and gas, energy generation, and maintenance. In our first Technology Talk of 2026, discover how companies are leveraging AM to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and implement more sustainable processes.
Date: 7 July 2026, 3.00 – 4.00 p.m.
We are pleased to have already confirmed the following speaker for this Technology Talk:
Jeremy Haight, Principal Engineer & Lead Specialist – Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Concepts, Vestas
Additive Manufacturing in the automotive, transport & mobility industry
Additive Manufacturing is accelerating innovation in the mobility sector – from lightweight design and functional integration to the rapid development of new components. In the second Technology Talk of the year, our experts will discuss how AM is shaping the future of mobility and which solutions are already being successfully implemented today.
Date: 23 September 2026, 3.00 – 4.00 p.m.
The following speakers have already confirmed their participation and will enrich the discussion:
Ralf Anderhofstadt, Head of Additive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS), Daimler Truck & Head of Center of Competence Additive Manufacturing, Daimler Trucks & Buses
Stefanie Brickwede, Managing Director, Mobility goes Additive & Head of Additive Manufacturing, Deutsche Bahn
Additive Manufacturing in the architecture & construction industry
Whether complex geometries, new material approaches, or sustainable construction processes – Additive Manufacturing is fundamentally transforming the architecture and construction industry. Concluding the 2026 series, this Technology Talk will showcase concrete applications, technological developments, and opportunities for innovative construction projects.
Date: 13 October 2026, 3.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Speaker details will be published here as soon as the first confirmations are received.
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Recordings
Additive Manufacturing in aviation & aerospace
Additive Manufacturing in aerospace – opportunities and challenges
Christoph Hauck, Member of the Executive Board, toolcraft AG
Implications of AM in the aviation aftermarket
Scott Sevcik, Director Advisory Services & Strategic Solutions, Wohlers Associates
Market report & moderation
Davide Sher, Co-founder & CEO VoxelMatters
Printing the future of space: Metal Additive Manufacturing for rocket engines
Maximilian Strixner, Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer, The Exploration Company
Additive Manufacturing in mechanical & plant engineering
Waiting for Momentum – The Machinery Economy and Its Impact on Additive Manufacturing
Alexander Jakschik, Vice President VDMA, Chairman of the Board VDMA OST, CEO Jakschik ULT Gruppe
AM for Industrial Machinery and Tools, a near $2 billion market (with a $16 billion potential) & Moderation
Davide Sher, Co-founder & CEO, VoxelMatters
AM parts (FDM, SLS, SLM) in Krause’s series products: experiences from design perspective – new freedoms and risks
Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Thiessen, Project Manager Development and Design, Krause Biagosch GmbH
How Additive Manufacturing and digital manufacturing platforms can secure your supply chains for the future
Georgy Toskar, Sales Leader DACH, Xometry Europe
The Technology Talk on mechanical and plant engineering was sponsored by Xometry.
Additive Manufacturing in jewelry, watch & eyewear manufacturing
The future of eyewear in Additive Manufacturing
Lucas Friedfeld, Operations Specialist, Tech Print Industries (TPI)
Innovative printing strategy for high-resolution jewelry production by Selective Laser Melting
Matteo Giantin, Head of Innovation Division for AM, Progold S.p.A.
Creativity Unbound
Thomas Lehman, Founder and Director of Design, AnalogLab SRL
Market report & moderation
Davide Sher, Co-founder & CEO VoxelMatters
Consulting & contact
Do you have any questions about our Formnext Technology Talks? Then don’t hesitate to contact us! Your contact person will be happy to advise you and answer any questions you may have.
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Industry sectors in focus
Year after year, Formnext puts the spotlight on the application industries that are setting the pace for the future of Additive Manufacturing. These key sectors don’t just influence our content strategy – they define the highlights of our supporting program at the show itself. As a hub for Additive Manufacturing, Formnext turns trends into transformation.
