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Formnext is the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent manufacturing solutions. Formnext originated and is held annually in Frankfurt, Germany, but has grown to include expos and Formnext Forums throughout the world.

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Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46

Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show. 

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8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65

New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.

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The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43

Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more. 

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10 Important Developments in Additive Manufacturing Seen at Formnext 2022 (Includes Video)

The leading trade show dedicated to the advance of industrial 3D printing returned to the scale and energy not seen since before the pandemic. More ceramics, fewer supports structures and finding opportunities in wavelengths — these are just some of the AM advances notable at the show this year.

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Ulendo and Rev1 Technologies Collaborate on Software Upgrade That Increases Speed of Industrial Extrusion-Based Printers

Formnext 2024: For the CreatBot F430, Rev1 is offering the Ulendo VC vibration compensation software upgrade which is said to quintuple the speed of FFF 3D printers while maintaining part quality, all without changing the machine’s hardware.

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Variable Nozzle 3D Extrusion Printer Uses VFGF Processing for Economical Large-Format Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: The QUEEN 1 offers large-volume 3D extrusion printing with a variable nozzle that works with a combination of detail mode and turbo mode, and applies the material layer by layer, like a typical 3D printer.

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Caracol Develops Vipra AM Robotic Metal DED 3D Printing Platform for Manufacturing Large-Scale Metal Parts

Formnext 2024: The integrated DED metal platform for large-scale components combines hardware and software with advanced robotic monitoring and automation.

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Replique Enhances 3D Printing Material Hub, Expands Production Network With Traditional Technologies

Formnext 2024: Replique has also collaborated with several health care providers to develop 3D printed innovations such as a fully 3D printed containment valve and new rollator with a 3D printed frame.

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Collaborators Developing Green Part Processing Solution for Cold Metal Fusion Technology

Formnext 2024: The AutoSmooth project was launched last year to develop a fully automated process chain for unpacking, depowdering and surface treatment of cold metal fusion parts.

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What We Found at Formnext 2023

New metal processes, new possibilities for existing processes, the next step for copper and more. Here is a summary drawing on all our reporting from November’s event.

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Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46

Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show. 

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10 Video Reports From Formnext 2023

Our Formnext video playlist: Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski report on various technologies seen at Formnext 2023 in brief videos they filmed at the show.

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8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65

New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.

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The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43

Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more. 

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Meet The Cool Parts Showcase Winners

The Cool Parts Showcase winners for 2023 were announced at Formnext Forum Austin. Watch the award presentation here. 

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FAQ: Formnext

What is Formnext?

Formnext is the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Formnext originated and is held annually in Frankfurt, Germany, but has grown to include expos and Formnext Forums throughout the world.

Recent and upcoming Formnext offerings in North America include Formnext Forum Austin in 2023, the Additive Manufacturing Sector Powered by Formnext at IMTS in 2024 and Formnext Chicago in 2025.

When is Formnext Chicago?

Formnext Chicago takes place Tuesday, April 8 – Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Where is Formnext Chicago held?

Formnext Chicago will take place at McCormick Place. The address is 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60616.

How do I register to exhibit at Formnext Chicago in 2025?

Contact Rick Brandt, VP, Advanced Materials Media Group at +1 513-766-5864 or RBrandt@gardnerweb.com for information on exhibiting at Formnext Chicago. Or, visit www.formnextchicago.com/exhibit for more information.

What is Formnext USA?

Formnext USA is an umbrella term for the Formnext events taking place in the United States: Formnext Forum Austin in 2023, the Additive Manufacturing Sector Powered by Formnext at IMTS in 2024 and Formnext Chicago in 2025.

When is Formnext?

Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, takes place November 19-22, 2024. Formnext Chicago takes place April 8-10, 2025.

Where is Formnext?

Formnext takes place each fall at Messe Frankfurt in the city of Frankfurt (also called Frankfurt am Main) in Germany.

Note that other Formnext-licensed events take place globally at different times, including North America’s Formnext Forum Austin and Formnext Chicago.

Who is organizing Formnext Chicago?

Formnext Chicago is organized by Gardner Business Media, Inc., Additive Manufacturing Media and The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). It is licensed by Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH.

Who is exhibiting at Formnext Chicago?

Companies from across the additive manufacturing supply chain are exhibiting at Formnext Chicago. View the Founders Club here.

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