Formnext 2026
Formnext brings additive manufacturing into contact with real production questions. Printers are only part of the story: feedstocks, scanning, design software, inspection and post-processing determine whether a printed part is useful and economical. Compare complete workflows rather than isolated machine specifications, and ask exhibitors to show finished samples alongside the steps required to produce them. Electronics enclosures, custom medical parts and lightweight structures provide accessible angles for technology coverage. Distinguish industrial systems from desktop equipment before making price or performance comparisons. This edition is useful for establishing a baseline that can be revisited at the separately confirmed 2027 show.
Key facts
- Dates
- 17–20 Nov 2026
- Location
- Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Opening times (local time)
- 17–19 November 09:00–18:00; 20 November 09:00–16:00.
- Admission and price
- Not verified yet Edition-specific admission price not verified as of 1 November 2026. Use the official registration link; no previous-edition rate is substituted.
- Focus
- 3D printing / additive manufacturing
- Speakers and presenters
- Not verified yet Edition-specific named lineup not verified in this check. Use the official programme; earlier-edition speakers are not assumed to return.
- Products and tech to look for
- Metal and polymer printers, high-speed desktop/professional 3D printers, new resins and powders, 3D scanners, generative-design software and automated post-processing.
- Access and related events
- Check the organiser’s visitor eligibility, badge type and session access before booking.
Official site and sources
Official website
Date, venue and programme sources
- https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en/expo/visitor-information/opening-hours.html
- https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en.html
Tickets, registration and price sources
Sources checked on 1 November 2026. This page is an independent listing. TechCortado is not linked to the organiser.