Formnext Asia Shenzhen 3D Printing Exhibition, Eight Highlights to See First

Formnext Asia Shenzhen International 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Exhibition, as the core event of Formnext's global brand in the Asia Pacific region in Frankfurt, Germany, will grandly open at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center from August 26 to 28, 2026. The scale of this exhibition has been comprehensively upgraded, and it willGathering over 350 domestic and foreign additive manufacturing brand enterprisesIt is expected to attract over 30000 professional buyers to attend. The exhibition presents a complete industry chain from design, materials, equipment to post-processing and digital manufacturing, covering diverse application scenarios such as metals, polymers, ceramics, etc., and building a full ecosystem of additive manufacturing. At the same time, the focus will also be on showcasing additive manufacturing technologyRobotRelated to embodied intelligence, industrial AI heat management, low altitude economy and commercial aerospace, mold manufacturing, 3C electronic applications, new energy vehicle manufacturing, semiconductors, shipbuilding, power and heavy machineryWith the deep integration and development of cutting-edge application fields, moreCross border e-commerce, consumer electronics, home design, toys, cultural and creative industries, and fashion apparelWaiting for the explosive products and fashionable items in the field of mass consumption to be presented. Offering a smart manufacturing feast that connects the upstream and downstream industries to the global industry.

　　1、 Breakthrough in the application of additive manufacturing industry, inspiring new paradigms in industrial manufacturing

Platinum Technology, Huashu High Tech, Hanbang Laser, HP Additive, Haitian Additive, Dazu Juwei, Chrome Laibo, Micron Speed Manufacturing, Zhongyuan New Materials, Liantai Technology, Xihe Additive, Chuangrui Laser, Yingpu 3D, AVIC Maite, Zhongti New Materials, Jinwu, Weilali, Southern Additive, Yunzhu 3D, Zhiren Jingxing, Guangyinda Stratasys、 Sikan Technology, Jinshi 3D, Zhongrui Technology, Jialichuang 3D Printing, Leishi 3D, Yizhi Technology, Zengyi Technology, Enigma, Zhiying Intelligence, Zhongzhi Laser, Deyi Wei, Guanglei Intelligent Manufacturing, Sublime 3D EPSON、Becker、 Top brands such as Baochen Xin, Shenyuan Group, Yijia Additive Manufacturing, Beifeng Intelligence, Deqing Optics, Xuyang New Materials, Optris, etc. will showcase the cutting-edge applications and solutions of additive manufacturing in industries such as commercial aerospace, industrial AI heat management, embodied intelligence and robotics, drone manufacturing, 3C electronics, mold manufacturing, new energy vehicles, and semiconductor manufacturing.

　　2、 Consumer grade additive manufacturing breaks through barriers, helping 3D printing usher in the era of mass consumption

Tuozhu Technology, Chuangxiang 3D, Kuaizao Technology, Aile Cool, Flash Casting Technology, Hubei Aurora, Biqu Innovation, Infinite Workshop, Creation Era, Kongshi Creation, Huayu Journey (Xunxin Technology), Shuma 3D Meshy AI、Tripo AI、Hi3D、Hyper 3D、DreamTech、deep-mesh、 Brands such as Jialian Technology, Jukule, Gangrou Chuangxiang, Ningmei Technology, Qipang 3D, Fengyuan Biology, Zhenghe, Shengjialun, Sanlu SUNLU, Yisheng eSUN, R3D, Haizheng Biology, Huabo Zhicai, Dajian Technology, Dezhijian, Fitos, Boli Technology Polly Polymer, Lightspeed Yigou, Douchuan, Blue Core 3D, Zero Rhinoceros Intelligent Manufacturing, Jingtian Century, etc. showcased their new products, starting from thousand yuan level equipment combined with AI modeling and colorful materials, from 3D printed toys and crafts production to shoe manufacturing, fully ushering in the era of mass consumption of 3D printing.

　　3、 Internationalization layout accelerates comprehensively, helping China's additive manufacturing to accurately go global

Relying on Frankfurt's global resources, this exhibition deepens its internationalization strategy. In 2026, the exhibition will continue to upgrade its overseas services and hold the "Second China Additive Manufacturing Overseas Special Seminar and Global Channel Partner Matchmaking Conference". It will be jointly organized with AM Yidao, with Trading 3D as a strategic partner and the China Additive Manufacturing Alliance Overseas Working Group as the guiding unit. The event focuses on in-depth communication of overseas needs, product adaptation, and cooperation models, pairing and negotiating to consider processes, scenarios, regional agents, and after-sales needs, helping brands accurately reach the global market.

　　4、 Maker Open Day event, tailor-made for maker exchange and entrepreneurial monetization grand event

Formnext Asia Shenzhen will collaborate with TroubleMaker to establish a maker open day event. Here, you can get up close to AI design tools, desktop 3D printing, desktop CNC, desktop carving, desktop UV printing and other commonly used maker equipment and supporting products. You can also exchange maker equipment usage experience with experienced players, customize exclusive materials with consumables manufacturers, discuss design ideas with modeling experts, exchange creative inspiration, and connect with 3D printing service factories to turn ideas into products, achieving rapid mass production. This year, companies that cater to consumer and maker needs actively participated in the exhibition, including: Tuozhu Technology, Chuangxiang 3D, Ailuoku, Kuaizao Technology, Flash Casting Technology, Creation Era, Infinite Workshop, Shuma 3D, Biqu Innovation, Kongshi Technology, Xunxin Technology, Liangkeshu, Changlang Technology and other companies.

　　5、 The first International 3D Printing Shoe Design Award jointly promotes the breakthrough of 3D printing in shoes

Formnext Asia Shenzhen will collaborate with the Hong Kong 3D Printing Association, SYNBOTRON, Guangdong Footwear Manufacturers Association, Jinjiang Footwear Industry Association, Antarctic Bear, Aibang Polymer and other units to jointly hold the first International 3D Printing Footwear Design Award, which includes five major categories: 3D Printing Footwear Design Award, Brand Award, Equipment Award, Material Award and Comprehensive Award. At the same time, top designers and practitioners of 3D printing footwear from around the world will be invited as judges to help promote the rapid development of 3D printing in footwear industry, industrialization and internationalization.

　　6、 Additive manufacturing industry university research collaboration steadily develops, Formnext Asia Shenzhen exhibition presents cutting-edge scientific research tools

Formnext Asia Shenzhen exhibition will showcase a variety of cutting-edge tools for scientific research, including small-sized and high-efficiency SLM printing equipment, DED research systems and overall solutions, as well as new ceramic additive manufacturing equipment and supporting materials, fully empowering cutting-edge scientific research exploration and helping to achieve a leap from laboratory to large-scale production. At the same time, the "Shenzhen International Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum", which has been held for three consecutive sessions, will add sub forums and expand the conference scale this year, further accelerating the industrial transformation of cutting-edge scientific research achievements.

　　7、 China 3D Printing Farm and Consumer Ecological Conference Upgrades, Digging Deep into the Commercial Value of Desktop Additive Manufacturing

The conference held at the same time this year has been fully upgraded. Formerly known as the "China 3D Printing Farm Conference" that has been held for two consecutive sessions, it has been upgraded to cover the entire desktop industry chain, including equipment, consumables, software, content, sales, and finished products. The second conference has attracted thousands of professionals, and the third conference will be held byFormnext Asia ShenzhenJointpolar bearCo hosted,Meshy AITitle heavy launch of China 3D Printing Farm and Consumer Ecological Conference continues to explore production models and commercial applications, providing full chain experience from capacity planning to overseas sales.

　　8、 Simultaneous linkage of five exhibitions, sharing over 200000 high-quality industry visitors

From August 26th to 28th, 2026, Formnext Asia will be held simultaneously and in the same location as IOTE, AGIC, ISVE, and PCIM Asia, with deep collaboration among the five exhibitions. The total exhibition area exceeds 140000 square meters, IOTE gathers over 1000 exhibitors and 100000+visitors, and PCIM Asia has a scale of 30000 square meters and 300+exhibitors. Five exhibitions build a closed loop of "energy perception manufacturing" industry, allowing visitors to connect the entire industry chain in one stop and share over 200000 high-quality resources.

　　Frontier exploration, in-depth layout, preview of the top ten concurrent forums

This year's Formnext Asia Shenzhen exhibition will hold ten highly targeted professional forums and technical seminars from multiple dimensions, including cutting-edge applications of additive manufacturing, exchange of cutting-edge technologies, industry trends and going global, and reporting of scientific research and academic achievements. These forums will provide in-depth analysis of application scenarios in multiple fields, coveringAI cooling, robotics, 3C electronics, aerospace, farm ecology, shoe applications, going globalWaiting for hot topics, Yizhan helps you accurately grasp the pulse of the additive manufacturing industry.

List of concurrent activities:

▪ Frontier Additive Manufacturing AI Heat Dissipation Application Summit Forum

▪ Special Seminar on China's Additive Manufacturing Going Global

▪ Global Channel and Distributor Matchmaking Conference for Additive Manufacturing

▪ 2026 Shenzhen International Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum

▪ Metal Additive Manufacturing and Binding Jetting Adhesive Spray Technology - Mobile Phone and 3C Electronic Application Summit Forum

▪ 3D Printing Mold Application Forum

▪ Frontier Additive Manufacturing Robot and Body Intelligent Application Summit Forum

▪ Seminar on Frontier Additive Manufacturing Commercial Aviation/Aerospace Applications

▪ Maker Open Mic Maker Free Talk Salon

▪ China 3D Printing Farm and Consumer Ecological Conference

▪ Frontier 3D Printing Footwear Innovation Technology and Application Forum

▪ The First International 3D Printing Shoe Design Award

▪ Formnext Asia Shenzhen New Product Launch Event

Audience pre registration is now fully open.August 26-28, 2026, Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition CenterWe look forward to your participation in this annual event that gathers the innovative forces of global 3D printing. Whether it is manufacturers seeking technological breakthroughs, designers insight into trends, or business decision-makers laying out globalization strategies, they can all find key opportunities for business growth here.

Original title: A must visit appointment for the year! Formnext Asia Shenzhen 3D Printing Exhibition, Eight Highlights to See First