What if the factories building tomorrow’s aerospace components, medical devices, and clean energy systems could do so without fueling the climate crisis? That future is now within reach — thanks to groundbreaking research .

At Formnext 2024, Henkel will introduce its latest innovation in 3D printing materials. This year, the company unveils a high-performance resin and highlights a recent addition to its medical portfolio. These new solutions are engineered to meet the diverse needs of industrial and medical sectors.

Arburg wowed visitors at Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen with 18 impressive exhibits, including the German debut of the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric. The company highlighted cutting-edge solutions in injection moulding, sustainability, automation and 3D printing.

Formnext 2026 is off to a strong start: 527 exhibitors from 34 countries had already registered by early March, reflecting sustained momentum in additive manufacturing. The event will once again bring together global AM players, new exhibitors and industrial users across the full process chain.

The winners of the 2025 Formnext Awards have been announced! On 20 November, this year’s Formnext honored the most outstanding contributions to Additive Manufacturing in six categories.

After years of delivering ultra-hard 3D-printed metals, VBN Components now introduces Vibenite 130 — a tough, high-strength alloy engineered for fatigue-resistant applications. The launch at Formnext 2025 marks a new step in combining hardness, durability and sustainable near-net-shape manufacturing.

Rising costs, limited availability, and growing complexity make material selection a significant challenge. Digital sourcing helps secure the right materials quickly and flexibly, remaining reliable even when global supply chains are under immense pressure.

As skilled workers retire and factories become more international, manufacturers face the risk of losing critical process know-how. A new AI system developed at KAIST combines generative models and large language models to optimise injection moulding processes while transferring expert knowledge directly to operators in multiple languages.

Ency Software has released version 2.8 of Ency, its CAD/CAM system, and Ency Robot. This release brings faster toolpath calculation, more flexible background verification, improved simulation behavior, and a set of practical usability and stability updates.

The call for speakers for the Formnext 2026 stage program is now open. Experts from across the Additive Manufacturing ecosystem are invited to contribute presentations on technological innovation, industrial applications and business strategies, with submissions open until 30 June 2026.