Formnext 2026

Formnext is the leading international trade fair and convention for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, covering the entire process chain from materials and machines through post-processing, metrology and software. The Frankfurt edition draws exhibitors and production professionals from nearly every application industry, supported by a conference and seminar programme and a start-up area that has become a recognised launchpad for AM ventures. The 2026 edition debuts a Formnext Defence Summit on the opening day, reflecting rapid defence-sector adoption of AM. For hardware and advanced-materials founders it is the single best European venue to meet machine OEMs, powder suppliers and industrial buyers in one week.