Formnext Asia Shenzhen, the premier Asia-Pacific event of the renowned Formnext brand from Frankfurt, Germany, is set to return to the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from August 26–28, 2026.

This year's edition marks a significant expansion, bringing together over 300 leading domestic and international exhibitors and welcoming an expected 30,000+ professional buyers and procurement professionals. The show offers a complete panoramic view of the additive manufacturing value chain—spanning design, materials, equipment, post-processing, and digital manufacturing solutions. Covering diverse application areas including metals, polymers, and ceramics, it presents the full spectrum of AM technologies and serves as a premier platform for global industry networking and collaboration.

Five Highlights Not to Miss

1. Industrial Powerhouses on One Stage
Industry leaders—including BLT, Farsoon, Hanbang3D, and HP—will showcase how additive manufacturing is driving scalable, serial production across heavy industries.

2. Consumer 3D Printing Takes Off
Brands like Bambu Lab, Creality, and Elegoo will unveil their latest innovations—from entry-level desktop machines powered by AI-driven modeling software to vibrant, multi-material systems, fueling the rise of personal fabrication and global exports.

3. Global Buyers, Local Connections
With over two decades of deep roots in the Greater Bay Area and backed by the global network of Messe Frankfurt, the show directly connects more than 30,000 domestic and overseas buyers, offering unmatched sourcing opportunities.

4. The Power of Formnext
Hundreds of established brands converge in one venue, allowing attendees to explore cutting-edge technologies and access one-stop procurement and solution services for all their AM needs.

5. Ten Concurrent Events

Covering the industry’s most talked-about topics—including AI thermal management, robotics, 3C electronics, aerospace, 3D printing farm ecosystems, footwear applications, and global market expansion—the concurrent program offers deep dives into both established and emerging sectors.

Concurrent Program Overview

The Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum

  • China 3D Print Farm and Consumer-Grade AM Ecosystem Conference

  • Overseas Market Opportunities for Chinese 3D Printing Companies Seminar

  • Thermal Management and Liquid Cooling AM Forum

  • "Overseas Market Opportunities for Chinese 3D Printing Companies Seminar/Featuring the Global AM Channel Partner & Dealer Matching Meeting

  • Commercial Aviation and Aerospace AM Forum

  • Metal Additive Manufacturing&The Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing Technology Forum for the 3C Electronics & Smartphone Industry

  • Advanced 3D Printing Technology & Application Forum for the Footwear Industry

  • Robotics and Embodied Intelligence AM Forum

  • Formnext Asia Shenzhen Maker Open Mic

  • The 1st International 3D Printing Footwear Design Awards

  • 3D Printing Technologies in Mould Making Summit

Visitor pre-registration is now open.
Join us at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from August 26–28, 2026, for Asia's most dynamic 3D printing event of the year. Whether you're a manufacturer seeking technological breakthroughs, a designer tracking emerging trends, or an executive planning global expansion, you'll find actionable opportunities to drive your business forward.

For more information, pls visit: www.formnext-shenzhen.com