Formnext Awards: Competing to Promote Innovation in 3D Printing

The additive manufacturing sector continues to advance thanks to the talent and motivation of the people who are driving the technology forward and, with it, the industry as a whole. It is therefore essential that all these ideas receive the attention they deserve, to the benefit of the sector and the innovative development of the industry as a whole. Since its inception, Formnext has used the Startup Challenge to promote the activity of creative and innovative companies, facilitating key technical and commercial breakthroughs. As the additive manufacturing sector evolves and expands into new areas of expertise, the event is also set to reward excellence in six relevant areas through the Formnext Awards.

Held for the first time this year, the competition will focus on the industry’s latest innovations, divided into the categories listed below. Finalists have been selected by a panel of expert judges, and the winners will be determined by a public vote at the awards ceremony, to be held on the evening of November 21, 2024 on the “Industry Stage” Hall 11, Floor 0, Stand D72.

Start-Up Award

The renowned Start-up Award follows the same concept as the Startup Challenge, which has been organized for years by the event. The competition enables young companies to lay the foundations for their future in the world of additive manufacturing, expand their network of contacts and engage in discussions with potential investors. Start-ups wishing to take part must have been established within the last five years, have annual sales not exceeding €10 million, and have developed at least one marketable product. Winning the Start-up Award enables companies to give their business a boost, and offers them a substantial entry into the world of 3D printing.