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10 Reasons to Attend Formnext
Formnext is an annual trade show dedicated to additive manufacturing. For several years now, it has brought together thousands of players and participants in Frankfurt over four days. Last year, for example, the show attracted 31,851 visitors and 148 conferences…
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Formnext is an annual trade show dedicated to additive manufacturing. For several years now, it has brought together thousands of players and participants in Frankfurt over four days. Last year, for example, the show attracted 31,851 visitors and 148 conferences and panel discussions. For many people, including the 3Dnatives team, it’s a not-to-be-missed event! But why attend Formnext? What can you expect from such an event? Here are 10 reasons why you should join the community! This year’s event will be taking place from November 19 to 22.
#1: The World’s Largest Trade Fair for Additive Manufacturing
Formnext is quite simply a must attend event in the world of additive manufacturing. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this is the biggest event dedicated to 3D technologies: over 800 exhibitors on average have attended in recent year while, thousands of visitors from all over the world can explore the 54,000 square meters of the event’s halls to find machines, applications and materials. In short, the entire ecosystem meets at Formnext to discuss the opportunities and challenges of 3D printing!

Discover additive manufacturing applications at Formnext (photo credits: 3Dnatives)
#2: Discover Innovations, Product Launches and the Latest Market Trends
If ever there was a time for 3D printing market players to unveil their latest innovations, it’s at Formnext! Product launches, updates, new partnerships, presentations of innovative applications – it’s all there. Many exhibitors take advantage of these four days to give live demonstrations of their innovations. It is an ideal opportunity to test, touch and feel the full potential of 3D technologies. Formnext is also a showcase for the latest market trends, helping attendees to understand which way the sector is heading.





