What To Expect at Formnext 2022!

The last Formnext took place in 2021 and was the first in 18 months as a result of the pandemic. Almost 18,000 visitors visited around 606 exhibitor stands from manufacturers, resellers, start-ups and other players within additive manufacturing. Formnext 2022 hasn’t even begun and already the number of registered exhibitors is 800 more than last year; the event space will span over more than 50,000 m². Similarity, in 2021 many US and Asian exhibitors and visitors did not have the chance to visit Formnext due to pandemic entry regulations, but the easing of restrictions means that this should not be the case this year. Covid aside, the organizers of Formnext are well aware of the reason for the enormous increase in numbers: additive manufacturing is enjoying ever-increasing popularity in all sectors of industry, and its advantages are only too obvious. The anticipation – both on the visitor and exhibitor side – is immense, not least due to the newly presented products and services. We have taken a detailed look at the innovations you can look forward to.

Looking at Formnext over the years, it is noticeable that it had an extremely strong 2019 with 852 exhibitors and almost 35,000 attendees before being curbed by pandemic regulations. Last year, the focus of Formnext was on repeatability and process automation, especially in relation to a 3D printing solution, which brings both higher productivity and a distinct reliability of quality for the user. This year, on the other hand, topics such as start-ups and investment, as well as construction, architecture and decentralized manufacturing, will receive a lot of attention. In addition, Formnext 2022 welcomes France as the official partner country this year.

EPLUS 3D will present its new metal 3D printer (Photo credit: EPLUS 3D)

Products and Services To See at Formnext 2022!

As Formnext is considered one of the most important and largest additive manufacturing events in the world, it is hardly surprising that AM players take advantage of this to reveal new printers, software, scanners and much more. Since some of these companies are already announcing innovations before the start of the events, we can now bring you a few highlights to explore in more detail during Formnext. For example, we can already tell you that it will definitely be colorful! Mimaki, who is particularly well-known in the world of additive manufacturing for its 3D color printing, has announced the launch of its new material called Pure Clear Ink MH-110PCL. This is a transparent material with no yellow tint, which is particularly suitable for medical professionals, architects, product designers or even artists. While we are on the subject of newly presented materials at Formnext 2022, the Italian company Roboze will also be presenting its new product which is able to reduce CO2 emissions generated throughout the production process. This material is to be used especially in mobility, energy, aerospace, medicine and industry.