We are now just weeks away from Formnext - one of additive manufacturing's biggest events, and often the location for some major product launches and debuts.
This year looks to be no different, with Nikon SLM Solutions and Stratasys already teasing new AM systems, and more than a few new application stories being announced.
Below, we have gathered a selection of the most notable developments ahead of the event.
This article will be updated regularly in the run-up to Formnext 2026.
Nikon SLM Solutions | MACHX series set to be launched | Hall 12.0, D119
Nikon SLM Solutions looks set to make the biggest splash at this year’s Formnext with the impending launch of its MACHX metal additive manufacturing system.
Though many details remain under wraps, Nikon SLM Solutions has confirmed that it is targeting mid-range-sized applications – where it believes the real volume is – and has engineered the machines to be more easily scalable.
TCT understands there will be multiple machines introduced via the MACHX series, and they will add to rather than replace the existing SLM 280, SLM 500, and NXG series of machines.
Product launch details: Tuesday November 17 | 10:00 | Hall 12.0, Booth D119
Stratasys | F870 demos and new machine launches | Hall 12.1, D129
Stratasys is expected to make a new machine launch on the afternoon of Day 1 at Formnext.
The company will also be running demonstrations of its F870 large-format printer for the first time in Europe following its unveiling in September. This machine is equipped with a fully heated 1000 x 610 x 610 mm build chamber, is said to have a low cost of ownership compared to systems of its kind, and is supported by a suite of 'strong and durable' materials that includes Nylon 12CF, ASA, ABS and the new FDM ABS Draft (Gray).
Stratasys' stand will also feature demonstrations of automation and robotic applications, production tooling and digital workflows, including how the GrabCAD Additive App Suite supports application development, build preparation and production.
Product launch details: Tuesday November 17 | 13:00 | Hall 12.1, Booth D129
Admatec Additive Solutions | First outing for new desktop ceramic 3D printer | Hall 12.1, D129
Admatec Additive Solutions will premiere its new desktop ceramic 3D printer at this year’s Formnext.
Admaflex Discovery is the company’s first desktop system and is designed to be ‘upgradable from the start.’ Customers can start with a smaller and more affordable form factor, before expanding the same system to a larger and more powerful configuration.
The company is targeting the new machine at first-time users of technical ceramic 3D printing, including universities, applied research institutes, national laboratories, and industry adopters. It is priced at $92,500, with orders being taken from November 2026, and shipments expected to commence in the spring of 2027.
BMF | microArch S150 makes its European debut | Hall 11.0, C42
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) will showcase its recently launched industrial-grade microArch S150 3D printer for the first time in Europe this November.
The microArch S150 3D printer is said to deliver true 25µm optical resolution and layer thicknesses from 10–100µm and is already commercially available.
BMF will be running the machine live on its stand and will present a number of applications, including microfluidics, fibre optics, biomedical devices, electronics, and advanced materials research.
Bryan Ferrand, President of Boston Micro Fabrication, said: “We’re looking forward to returning to Frankfurt and giving Formnext visitors the opportunity to see the S150 in action and explore what it could deliver for their own micro-precision 3D printing requirements. Although we only introduced the system a few months ago, we have been very pleased with the S150’s reception, particularly among labs and development and production teams looking for easier access to industrial-grade micro-precision manufacturing.”
Meltio | High-performance exhaust manifold for Fiat Abarth 500 race car to be showcased | Hall 12.0, C119
The centrepiece of Meltio's Formnext stand this year will be a full-scale Fiat Abarth 500 race car.
On that vehicle is a high-performance exhaust manifold manufactured with Meltio's DED metal additive manufacturing technology by DMZ.
With metal AM, DMZ has been able to create 'extremely complex' geometries to optimise exhaust flow and reduce assembly time from eight hours to just one.
The part has also withstood more than 10,000km on the road and is still in its original condition, according to Meltio.
GEFERTEC | WAAM-enabled large-scale metal parts | Hall 12.1, B101
GEFERTEC will feature on the Berlin-Brandenburg joint booth this year and is shining a spotlight on large-scale metal components produced using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).
These parts, such as a 700kg compressor impeller, a titanium emergency exit frame for aircraft, a tooling mould, and a fish-friendly seawater pump impeller.
In this latter application, which is to be shared publicly for the first time, the impeller features elongated, wing-like blades - a geometry impossible to produce using conventional casting methods - to allow ingested fish to pass through safely.
GEFERTEC says these applications demonstrate the capability of GEFERTEC’s manufacturing systems, including the newly launched arc10X and arcTitan platforms.
“With these two new machine systems, we have expanded our portfolio to meet specific industrial requirements,” said Sebastian Recke, Senior Key Account Manager at GEFERTEC GmbH. “At Formnext, our primary goal is to show visitors what can actually be built using this technology, from massive structural parts to complex geometries and titanium components.”
PanOptimization | Physics-based thermo-mechanical simulation | Hall 11, D49
PanOptimization will present the physics-based thermo-mechanical simulation capabilities of its PanX solution at Formnext.
The company believes that too much process knowledge is still generated through physical iteration in metal additive manufacturing and is seeking to address that with a solution that moves more decision-making upstream.
PanOptimization has therefore designed a platform that is said to enable engineers to investigate how a complete build is likely to behave before manufacture, ensuring manufacturability and successful part qualification by simulating and optimising outcomes.
Tyler Nelson, Distinguished Engineer at PanOptimization, said, “The best conversations at Formnext will not begin with a software feature. They will begin with a build problem. Stop by and discuss with us your manufacturing challenges. That is where simulation becomes meaningful, when it turns uncertainty into a decision before the next build begins.”
Carbon | A spotlight on digitally programmed lattice structures | Hall 12.1, F109
Having just surpassed one million bike saddles manufactured with its Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing technology, Carbon will be shining a spotlight on the ability of digitally programmed lattice structures to deliver precisely tuned cushioning, support and mechanical performance in end-use products.
Carbon says it will put 'real-world production performance at the centre of its Formnext presence.'
The company will showcase customer applications already in production with leading global brands across sectors that, as well as cycling, include custom footwear, protective equipment, mobility seating, medtech, industrial and automotive.
amsight | A spotlight on digitally programmed lattice structures | Hall 12.1, E81
At Formnext, amsight will demonstrate how its AM-specific quality-management software addresses the challenge of information being scattered across spreadsheets, machine logs, laboratory reports, and individual departments.
The company is working to help manufacturers reduce administrative costs, improve process stability, and accelerate the transition to scalable industrial production with its quality management software.
"Industrial AM does not lack data. What it often lacks is the ability to turn that data into a coherent account of how a part was produced and why the process can be trusted," explains Tim Wischeropp, Co-founder and CEO of amsight. "At Formnext, we want to demonstrate what changes when quality evidence becomes an integral part of production rather than something reconstructed afterwards."
Lynxter | A new level of productivity for silicone 3D printing | Hall 12.1, B71
Lynxter says it has "finally succeeded in breaking through the glass ceiling of silicone 3D printing" with a new add-on that will make its debut at Formnext.
The French silicone 3D printing specialist has launched OVERTIME, a module for its S300X – LIQ21 | LIQ11 3D printers that promises bigger prints and productivity, without compromising material quality.
OVERTIME enables the full build volume of the machine to be used in a single print, and is said to overcome current constraints of silicone 3D printing, which is typically limited by the material's curing time inside the print head. OVERTIME extends the available print time, delivering what Lynxter believes equates to 36 x more printing autonomy, and the opportunity to create larger parts and thin-walled geometries at higher resolution.
Lithoz | 'A significant leap' for ceramic additive manufacturing | Hall 11.0, B50
Lithoz will present its new "Performance Pack" at Formnext, an add-on for its CeraFab System S65 and S65 Medical printers.
Based on a 4K projection system, the tuning kit, which combines doubled light intensity with a 60% boost in resolution, is said to expand the capabilities of its Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology, particularly for dark ceramics, which can be challenging for light-based curing systems.
The CeraFab System S65 Performance Pack will be shown live at the Lithoz booth (Hall 11.0, Stand B50), alongside several application firsts. Amongst them will be 116 aluminium nitride cool plates printed on a single CeraFab S320 platform.
CMS | A large-format Frankfurt debut | Hall 12.0, D51
Following its launch earlier this year, CMS SpA will be bringing its six-axis Krearob robotic large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) system to Formnext for the first time.
The system is geared towards large thermoplastic tooling, moulds and complex components across aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing. Krearob will be printing live on the stand throughout alongside CMS's flagship screw extrusion-based Kreator A3 large-format 3D printer.
Marino Chiappa, Division Director, Advanced Materials & Plastic, said, "While Krearob meets the needs manufacturers in applications that demand multi-axis positioning and robotic flexibility, our gantry-based Kreator A3 takes a different approach to achieving manufacturing flexibility and is particularly suited to large-format printing applications within a defined machine envelope."
