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Formnext 2025 – setting the stage for AM progress once again

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Harnessing horizontal and vertical synergies

26 May 2025

Editorial FON Mag 02 2025: Even after nearly 40 years, the world of Additive Manufacturing remains one of the most complex industries. The plug-and-play solutions many have hoped for, however, have not yet gained traction in industrial environments. Instead, the space is dominated by individual solutions that are often quite complex themselves. For midsize companies that lack specialized AM teams, it can be difficult to find the right system and manufacturer. This is where it helps to focus on specific applications. As the organization that puts on Formnext, we’re also concentrating more and more on specific production solutions from different sectors.

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Meanwhile, presenting solutions like these along the entire process chain at broadly focused trade fairs for Additive Manufacturing and the next generation of industrial production continues to constitute the core of the Formnext brand. A full 18 target groups come here to find and compare the products they’ll use going forward.

In addition, Formnext provides condensed information designed for numerous user industries, from special showcases to focus topics that change every year – with 2025 set to cover aerospace, mechanical and plant engineering, and jewelry and watches. These subjects can also be found in this year’s presentation line-up, which is sure to draw new attendees. In contrast to narrowly focused events, Formnext enables you to share your thoughts with experts from a wide variety of industries, which can certainly lead to productive relationships and outstanding results.

Of course, there are plenty of advantages and synergies for exhibitors, as well. Thanks to our event, producers of AM systems, software, materials, and pre- and post-processing solutions don’t need to stretch themselves across a series of single-subject fairs to meet with experts and users from many different sectors.

For the years ahead, we’ve set our sights on making even more of an effort to combine the benefits of our horizontal and vertical event concept. You’ll already see the initial effects of this endeavor at Formnext 2025. Look forward to a few surprises, and if you see us, do say hello! We’d love to hear what’s on your mind.

Sincerely,

Sascha F. Wenzler
Vice President Formnext