Formnext 2024 Showcases Australia and its Growing Importance in AM

Every year, Formnext chooses an official partner country with a dedicated pavilion where exhibitors can present themselves to the international AM community. This year, the honor has gone to Australia. More specifically, Formnext 2024 has partnered with the Victorian Government as it seeks to continue to be “a partner and advocate for businesses looking to think outside the box and expand their export opportunities.”

The past few years, Formnext has focused on Europe with its partner countries. Last year, the Nordic countries were in the spotlight, while Italy and France took the stage in the prior editions. And though European countries are not the only ones that are chosen, notably the US and China have both been included, it is a significant sign of Australia’s growth in additive manufacturing.

A map of Australia with Victoria highlighted (photo credits: Encylopaedia Britannica)

Maybe Australia is not the first place that many think of when it comes to countries where additive manufacturing is prominent. However, in recent years, the country has really started making its mark. And the hub of that activity is in Victoria, centered predominantly around Melbourne.