From November 17–20, 2026, at Formnext, Open Mind will demonstrate how the Hypermill CAD/CAM system supports additive manufacturing and subtractive post-processing of parts. Intelligent, end-to-end processes are not limited to hybrid machines. The Best Fit function eliminates sources of error when switching between machines.

When a filling line stops, the right spare part often decides how quickly production can restart. Morsan and the Levoss Group want to address this challenge with digitally stored, additively manufactured components made from high-performance Luvocom 3F materials for the food and beverage industry.

With Sculpteo joining the 3D Prod group, two French additive manufacturing specialists are combining their strengths in industrial production, digital manufacturing and international customer service. The new group will employ 100 people and aims to expand from prototyping and one-off parts into larger-scale series production, targeting 20 million euros in revenue by 2027.

What if metal 3D printing no longer needed STL files? Researchers have demonstrated an STL-free approach to laser powder bed fusion that delivers microscale lattice structures with dramatically improved strength, surface quality and computational efficiency.

As 3D CAD models with PMI become central to manufacturing, metrology teams need faster and more consistent ways to turn digital product data into measurement programs. Mitutoyo CTL’s Micat Planner addresses this challenge by automating CNC measurement programming, standardising strategies and reducing manual effort.

The consolidation in industrial additive manufacturing continues: Stratasys has agreed to acquire Markforged from Nano Dimension in a 42.5 million dollar all-cash transaction.

With a major update to Geomagic Freeform, Hexagon is aiming to make advanced 3D design easier to access for manufacturers, designers and small businesses.

Innovation awards, debates on the future of plastics processing and opportunities for young talent will accompany Fakuma’s 30th edition. Around 1,600 exhibitors are expected in Friedrichshafen, where the anniversary programme will connect the industry’s history with its next steps.

CNC machining enables Speedpart to manufacture complex components from production-grade metals and engineering plastics with high dimensional accuracy. The process complements additive manufacturing where tight tolerances, fits and functional surfaces are required.

With five divisions, multiple product debuts and a focus on practical manufacturing gains, Carfulan Group will use Mach 2026 to demonstrate how integrated technologies can streamline processes and support faster, more precise production.