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Formnext 2025 – setting the stage for AM progress once again

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AM in mechanical and plant engineering: Know-how and experience determine success

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a cornerstone of modern, future-oriented manufacturing strategies. In mechanical and plant engineering, industrial 3D Printing unlocks new potential: It enables the production of customized, functionally optimized components—while offering high flexibility and significantly shorter development cycles.

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In this whitepaper, we explore how companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sectors can leverage the benefits of industrial 3D Printing.

Discover more in our exclusive whitepaper „Know-how and experience determine success", where we delve into the advantages of AM in mechanical and plant engineering. We highlight various application areas, relevant materials, and future developments in the industry – along with real-world use cases.

We will provide you with in-depth insights in 11 chapters

  • VDMA Opening Statement
  • Additive Manufacturing – A Valuable Extension
  • AM in the Manufacturing of Machines and Plants
  • The Right Printing Process for Every Application
  • From Digitally Modifiable to Series-Identical Materials
  • AM for Individual Parts and Small Series
  • AM for Series Machines
  • Challenges of Additive Manufacturing
  • 5 Tips for Effective Use of 3D Printing in Mechanical and Plant Engineering
  • AM Secures Its Place in the Industry
  • Formnext: Theory and Practice for Efficient Knowledge Building

The whitepaper was created in cooperation with the Vogel Communications Group and will be sent to you free of charge after registration.

The official sponsor of the white paper is toolcraft / AMbitious.