Formnext 2024 Announces Call for Speakers

Formnext is organizing an extensive presentation schedule for 2024 following the successful debut of its multistage program last year. Planners say that means even more current and future applications, technologies and overarching trends in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry will be discussed. The key topics of focus on the Application, Industry and Technology Stages will include artificial intelligence in AM, medical and dental technology, robotics and automation.

The Call for Speakers to address these topics is now open. Proposals for papers can be submitted no later than June 30, 2024. The Call for Speakers form and further information can be found at formnext.com/callforspeakers.

Formnext 2024 is set for Nov. 19-22 in Frankfurt, Germany. Planners say the event’s multistage presentation program is open to all and is designed to encourage everyone to share their knowledge of technologies and applications in the industrial production sector. After all, they say, learning more about current technological developments, expanding one’s technical expertise, trading experiences and making contacts are the main goals of most Formnext attendees.

Along with exhibitor presentations and networking events, the technical talks given on stage can be some of the most interesting activities. “That’s part of the reason why the concept has proven so successful,” says Sascha F. Wenzler, vice president for Formnext at the event’s organizer, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. “We’re now looking to expand and sharpen the focus of our subject lineup so that AM can catch on in lots of other application areas.”

For attendees, the chance to check out presentations and panel discussions with leading industry experts on different stages offers both compelling insights and an overview of some of the most important topics in AM. These include applications from industries ranging from the medical sector to aerospace and construction. Meanwhile, Formnext also features showcases of the latest technologies and discussions of fundamental issues such as sustainability, financing and the shortage of skilled workers.

Forward-Thinking Applications From Various Industries

In scheduled topic blocks, the Application Stage will present trendsetting examples of how AM is being used in specific industries. Mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive or aerospace industries, electronics, packaging, tool and moldmaking, automation and robotics are just a few of the leading subjects on the agenda. Applications from the realms of medical technology and dentistry will also be a topic of focus this year.

On the Industry Stage, industrial experts and insiders will share their thoughts on the issues shaping AM at the moment, such as sustainability and the industrialization of AM. These and other focus subjects will be introduced in keynotes, explored in greater detail in “Expert Insights” sessions and discussed further in panels. Also set for the Industry Stage are areas such as AI and the industrial metaverse, DfAM (Design for AM), business opportunities, startups and funding, and current meta-topics such as data management and security, emerging technologies, the skilled worker shortage and supply chain resilience.

Finally, leading Formnext exhibitors will be bringing their innovations and solutions to the Technology Stage. Every day of the event, this stage will showcase the latest breakthroughs in software and digitalization, materials, AM systems, ancillary process systems, quality management, measurement technology and services.