Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 has a clear focus on materials for industrial additive manufacturing. With a 68 percent increase in material supplier participation compared to last year, the show is seeing growing interest in polymeric, metallic and ceramic materials for 3D printing. The event will take place from August 26 to 28 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center and has already taken up most of the available exhibition space.
The Chinese market for additive manufacturing is one of the most dynamic in the world. According to the latest Wohlers Report, the global market volume rose to USD 21.8 billion in 2024, of which USD 4.4 billion was attributable to materials. A significant share of this growth is attributed to China, where the development of new materials is being promoted by government programmes for industry optimization. In particular, high-performance polymers, metal powders and specialized ceramics are relevant for applications in areas such as automotive, aerospace and new energy technologies.
“China, already one of the fastest growing additive manufacturing (AM) markets worldwide, is quickly assembling all the elements needed to develop its AM industry into an international leader,” explains Mr Louis Leung, Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd. “With growing participation from companies across the entire value chain, Formnext Asia Shenzhen is better equipped than ever to support China’s industry and help drive its growth in both regional and international markets. The 2025 edition will once again bring together every segment of this growing ecosystem, giving manufacturers the opportunity to assess how these technologies can suit their production needs and source complete solutions for their business.”
The 3D Print Farm Conference, which takes place parallel to the trade fair, highlights current developments in large-scale decentralized manufacturing. The program will be complemented by the Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum, which will focus on the use of laser technologies in materials processing. Overall, it is clear that material development not only serves as a basic prerequisite for new applications, but is increasingly becoming the driving force behind technological differentiation in industrial 3D printing.
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