By li, chen Introduction: Formnext Asia Shenzhen – Shenzhen International Exhibition on 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing and Precision Forming will be held from August 26 to 28, 2026, at Hall 15 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an New Hall).
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Formnext Asia Shenzhen, as the core Asia-Pacific event of the global Formnext brand from Frankfurt, Germany, will grandly open from August 26 to 28, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center.
This year’s exhibition has been fully upgraded in scale, bringing together over 350 domestic and international additive manufacturing brand companies and expected to attract more than 30,000 professional buyers. The exhibition presents the complete industry chain from design, materials, equipment, and post-processing to digital manufacturing, covering diverse application scenarios including metals, polymers, and ceramics, and building a comprehensive additive manufacturing ecosystem.
The exhibition will also highlight the deep integration of additive manufacturing technologies in cutting-edge application fields such as robotics and embodied intelligence, industrial AI thermal management, low-altitude economy and commercial aerospace, mold manufacturing, 3C electronics applications, new energy vehicle manufacturing, semiconductors, shipbuilding, power generation, and heavy machinery. In addition, popular consumer products and fashion items in mass-market areas such as cross-border e-commerce, consumer electronics, home design, toys, cultural creativity, and wearable tech will also be prominently featured.
This will be a smart manufacturing feast connecting the entire upstream and downstream of the industry for the global community.
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Breakthroughs in industrial additive manufacturing applications, inspiring new paradigms in industrial manufacturing
Leading brands including BLT, Farsoon, Chuangrui Laser, HP 3D Printing, Haitian Additive, Han’s Prowise, GelaiBo, Meiguang Suzhao, Zhongyuan Advanced Materials, UnionTech, Xihe Additive, Hanbang Laser, Yingpu 3D, AVIC Maite, Sinomet, Jinwu, VILARY, Southern Additive, Yunzhu 3D, Zhiren Jingxing, Guangyinda, Stratasys, Skan Technology, KINGS 3D, ZRapid Tech, JLCPCB 3D Printing, Leishi 3D, Ezprint Technology, Zengyi Technology, Inigmata, Zhiying Intelligent, Zhongzhi Laser, Deyiwei, Guanglei Zhizao, Sublime 3D, EPSON, Becker, Baochenxin, Shenyuan Group, E-Plus 3D, Beifeng Intelligent, Deqing Optics, Xuyang New Materials, Optris, and others will showcase their solutions on the same stage.
The exhibition will comprehensively display cutting-edge applications and solutions in commercial aerospace, industrial AI thermal management, embodied intelligence and robotics, drone manufacturing, 3C electronics, mold manufacturing, new energy vehicles, semiconductor manufacturing, and more.
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Consumer-grade additive manufacturing breaks boundaries, ushering in the era of mass-market 3D printing
Brands including Bambu Lab, Creality, Snapmaker, ELEGOO, Flashforge, Hubei Jiguang, Biqi Innovation, Infinite Workshop, Zaowu Shidai, Kongshi Zaowu, Huayu Yuanxing (Xunxin Technology), Shuma 3D, Meshy AI, Tripo AI, Hi3D, Hyper 3D, DreamTech, deep-mesh, Jialian Technology, Jukule, Gangrou Chuangxiang, Ningmei Technology, Qipang 3D, Fengyuan Bio, Zhenghe, Shengjialun, SUNLU, eSUN, R3D, Hisun Biomaterials, Huabo Zhicai, Dajian Technology, Dezhijian, Feituosi, PollyPolymer, Guangsu Yigou, Douchuan, Lanxin 3D, Lingxi Zhizao, Jingtian Shiji, and others will debut new products. From entry-level equipment paired with AI modeling and colorful materials, to 3D-printed toys, crafts, and footwear manufacturing, the mass-market consumer era of 3D printing is fully underway.
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International expansion fully accelerated, helping Chinese additive manufacturing go global with precision
Leveraging Frankfurt’s global resources, this year’s exhibition deepens its internationalization strategy.
The 2026 exhibition continues to upgrade its overseas go-to-market services, hosting the “2nd China Additive Manufacturing Go-Global Special Seminar & Global Channel Partner Matchmaking Meeting,” co-organized with AM Yidao, with TRADING 3D as the strategic partner and the China Additive Manufacturing Alliance Go-Global Working Group as the guiding unit. The event focuses on in-depth exchanges regarding overseas demand, product adaptation, and cooperation models, with matchmaking sessions considering factors such as processes, application scenarios, regional agency, and after-sales support, helping brands accurately reach global markets.
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Maker Open Day event, a tailored gathering for maker exchange and commercial realization
Formnext Asia Shenzhen will join forces with TroubleMaker to host the Maker Open Day. Here, you can get an up-close look at AI design tools, desktop 3D printers, desktop CNC machines, desktop engraving machines, desktop UV printers, and other maker-oriented equipment and accessories. You can also exchange tips with experienced makers, customize exclusive materials with filament suppliers, discuss design concepts with modeling experts, share creative inspiration, and connect with 3D printing service factories to turn ideas into products and achieve rapid mass production.
Companies actively participating in this year’s consumer and maker segment include Bambu Lab, Creality, ELEGOO, Snapmaker, Flashforge, Zaowu Shidai, Infinite Workshop, Shuma 3D, Biqi Innovation, Kongshi Technology, Xunxin Technology, Liangkeshu, Changlang Technology, and others.
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The first International 3D Printed Footwear Design Award, jointly driving the comprehensive breakthrough of 3D printing in footwear
Formnext Asia Shenzhen will partner with the Hong Kong 3D Printing Association, SYNBOTRON, Guangdong Footwear Manufacturers Association, Jinjiang Footwear Industry Association, Nanjixiong, Aibang Polymer, and other organizations to co-host the first International 3D Printed Footwear Design Award. The award comprises five major categories: footwear design, brand, equipment, materials, and comprehensive awards. Top global 3D-printed footwear designers and industry practitioners will be invited as judges, helping to drive the comprehensive breakthrough, industrialization, and internationalization of 3D printing in footwear.
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Collaborative and steady development of industry-academia-research in additive manufacturing, Formnext Asia Shenzhen showcases cutting-edge research tools
Formnext Asia Shenzhen will feature a concentrated display of multiple cutting-edge tools for research fields, including small-format high-efficiency SLM printing equipment, DED research systems and total solutions, as well as brand-new ceramic additive manufacturing equipment and supporting materials, fully empowering cutting-edge research exploration and helping bridge the gap from laboratory to mass production.
Concurrently, the “Shenzhen International Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum,” now in its third consecutive year, will add sub-forums and expand its conference scale this year, further accelerating the commercialization of cutting-edge research outcomes.
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China 3D Printing Farm and Consumer Ecosystem Conference fully upgraded, delving deeper into the commercial value of desktop additive manufacturing
The concurrent conference has been fully upgraded this year. Formerly the “China 3D Printing Farm Conference,” which ran for two sessions, the upgraded version now covers the entire desktop-level industry chain, including equipment, consumables, software, content, sales, and finished products. The second session attracted thousands of professionals, and the third session will be co-hosted by Formnext Asia Shenzhen and Nanjixiong, with Meshy AI as the title sponsor, launching the China 3D Printing Farm and Consumer Ecosystem Conference to continue exploring production models and commercial applications, providing end-to-end experience from capacity planning to overseas sales.
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Concurrent events jointly held, sharing over 200,000 quality industry visitors
From August 26 to 28, 2026, Formnext Asia will be held concurrently and at the same venue with IOTE, AGIC, ISVE, and PCIM Asia, with deep collaboration across the five exhibitions. The total exhibition area exceeds 140,000 square meters. IOTE brings together over 1,000 exhibitors and 100,000+ visitors, while PCIM Asia covers 30,000 square meters with 300+ exhibitors. The five shows form an “energy – sensing – manufacturing” industry loop, allowing visitors to access the entire industry chain in one stop and share over 200,000 quality resources.
▍Frontier exploration, in-depth layout: Preview of 10 concurrent forums
This year’s Formnext Asia Shenzhen will host 10 targeted concurrent professional forums and technical seminars covering additive manufacturing frontier applications, cutting-edge technology exchanges, industry trends and go-global strategies, and research achievements. These sessions will provide in-depth analysis of multi-sector application scenarios, covering hot topics such as AI thermal management, robotics, 3C electronics, aerospace, farm ecosystem, footwear applications, and overseas expansion – helping you accurately grasp the pulse of the additive manufacturing industry.
Concurrent event overview:
- Frontier Additive Manufacturing AI Thermal Management Summit Forum
- China Additive Manufacturing Go-Global Special Seminar
- Additive Manufacturing Global Channel Partner & Dealer Matchmaking Meeting
- 2026 Shenzhen International Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum
- Metal Additive Manufacturing & Binder Jetting Technology – Mobile Phone and 3C Electronics Application Summit Forum
- 3D Printing Mold Application Forum
- Frontier Additive Manufacturing Robotics and Embodied Intelligence Application Summit Forum
- Frontier Additive Manufacturing Commercial Aerospace Application Seminar
- Maker Open Mic Salon
- China 3D Printing Farm and Consumer Ecosystem Conference
- Frontier 3D Printing Footwear Innovation Technology and Application Forum
- The first International 3D Printed Footwear Design Award
- Formnext Asia Shenzhen New Product Launch
Scan the QR code to register for visit now!
Visitor pre-registration is now fully open. From August 26 to 28, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, this annual event gathering global 3D printing innovation awaits your participation. Whether you are a manufacturer seeking technological breakthroughs, a designer tracking trends, or a business decision-maker planning global strategies, you will find key opportunities for business growth here.