South China’s leading trade fair for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, Formnext Asia Shenzhen, has posted a record-breaking 78% growth in visitor attendance (20,715) for its 2025 edition, including a 158% jump in international visitor numbers (733).
The show floor reflected a strong sense of optimism in China’s AM market, with participants, ranging from senior decision-makers to first-time AM adopters.
The show, which ran 26-27 August, attracted 265 exhibitors over 20,000sqm of exhibition space, and there were 14 conference sessions, with over 150 presentations delivered. Topics covered high-growth application markets such as consumer electronics and footwear, as well as key developments in technologies and global markets.
A highlight was the second edition of the 3D Print Farm Conference and Farm Workshop Showcase, which drew thousands of attendees from across China and internationally. The conference and its adjacent showcase featured more than 50 companies specialising in 3D print farms, a production model that employs large networks of printers for parallel production.
Organisers said there had been significant online engagement, reporting the official photo livestream captured over 178,000 visits, while media partner Panda3DP’s dedicated livestream of the fringe programme and exhibitor interviews attracted 34,413 unique visitors.
“Visitor flow far exceeded our expectations; our booth, which showcased our AI-driven technology through the debut of the world’s first 3D printed mattress, was crowded. Our sales team was incredibly busy handling a constant stream of inquiries from international clients spanning the Middle East, India, Pakistan, Europe and the US,” said Mr Leo Xiao, marketing manager, PollyPolymer.
“The Formnext brand provides an assurance of global quality, which is very important for end-users. That’s why you see the key players are here, and you see every company trying to bring something new, whether it’s a new material or a new application. The entire ecosystem is present; it was great to see our global suppliers and partners like the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) also exhibiting,” said Mr Hua Zhao, head of Greater China Market, HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions.
Organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, Formnext Asia Shenzhen is part of the international Formnext network, which includes:
- Formnext: 18–21 November 2025, Frankfurt, Germany
- Formnext Asia Tokyo Forum: 25–26 September 2025, Tokyo, Japan
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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