The Launches to See at Formnext 2026

Formnext is back in Frankfurt from the 17th to the 20th of November, and once again the halls will be packed with new technology. With hundreds of exhibitors competing for attention, deciding what to see can be a challenge, so we did some of the legwork for you.

This list follows the 3D printing value chain, from the first design through to the final finish, so you can plan your route through Halls 11 and 12.

Design and Software

Cognitive Design Systems, v2.3

We start at the beginning of the process. Version 2.3 of Cognitive Design Systems’ software adds Automated Design of Experiments, which lets engineers explore many design alternatives right from the concept phase. Being able to test more options earlier means fewer surprises later, and the team will give live demos on the stand.

Where: Hall 12.0, B22

Materials

Lean Plastics Technologies, LeanSint PA12 Eco

PA12 is the workhorse of powder bed fusion, and Lean Plastics wants to make it leaner. LeanSint PA12 Eco is a white PA12 powder for SLS that needs less fresh powder per build. In the company’s own sample calculation, the potential savings come to more than 60%, which would make a difference for any production budget.

Where: Hall 12.1, A127

The LeanSint PA12 Eco. (Photo Credit: Lean Plastics)

Added, JetForge

Why settle for one material when you can print with six? JetForge is an open, modular deposition platform built around the user’s own materials. Its flagship JetForge Core can combine up to six materials in a single build. You can find the Core on Added’s stand, and the JetForge Go on the Ricoh stand.

Where: Core in Hall 12.0, F139 · Go in Hall 11.0, E58 (Ricoh)

Machines

Three of the biggest names in the industry have scheduled reveals on the first morning of the show, so set your alarm for Tuesday!

Metal

Nikon SLM Solutions, MACHX

Nikon SLM Solutions is adding a new series to its range, aimed at mid-range metal applications. Details are scarce so far, but TCT understands that MACHX covers several machines rather than just one. The curtain rises on Tuesday at 10:00.

Where: Hall 12.0, D119

Fronius, Additive Cell

Fronius brings its welding expertise to wire arc additive manufacturing. The new Additive Cell combines Fronius’ CMT welding process, process control and software in a single cell for WAAM production.

Where: Hall 12.0, B59

The Additive Cell (Photo Credit: Fronius)

Polymer

EOS, new polymer platform

EOS is unveiling a new production platform built for high-mix manufacturing, where many different parts share the same production floor. The reveal is set for Tuesday at 11:00, so expect a crowd.

Where: Hall 12.0, D71

Stratasys, new production system

Stratasys is keeping the name under wraps until the show, but we know its new system targets high-volume end-use parts. All will be revealed on Tuesday at 13:00.

Where: Hall 12.1, D129

Ceramics

Ceramics stand out this year, with three launches that make technical ceramics more affordable and more precise.

3DCeram, CLP50

The CLP50 is a top-down DLP printer that brings ceramic photopolymerization in from €80,000. It offers a 96 x 54 x 100 mm build volume and prints up to 400 layers per hour, depending on the material. Existing 3DCeram users will appreciate that it runs on the same consumables as the company’s SLA machines.

Where: Hall 11.0, B32

Admatec, Admaflex Discovery

Admatec is launch Admaflex, a desktop DLP ceramic 3D printer for €75,000. The system is designed to grow with its users, so the Admaflex Discovery can be upgraded to a larger configuration as needs evolve.

Where: Hall 11.0, C42

The Admaflex Discovery (Photo Credit: Admatec)

Lithoz, Performance Pack

Lithoz is giving its CeraFab S65 a major boost. The new Performance Pack is a 4K upgrade that doubles light intensity and improves resolution from 40 µm to 25 µm, so existing machines can produce finer detail.

Where: Hall 11.0, B50

Quality and Monitoring

Lortek, Digital AM Core

What if you could spot a defect while the part is still being printed? Lortek’s Digital AM Core uses AI to analyze layer images and melt pool data in real time and flags defects during metal builds. Catching problems early saves material, machine time and a lot of frustration.

Where: Hall 12.0, C121

Post-processing

Post-processing is often the bottleneck in additive manufacturing, and this year’s launches show the industry is working hard to fix that. The new systems range from compact finishing units to depowdering stations for parts weighing several tonnes.

Solukon, SFM-AT850

Solukon’s new SFM-AT850 automatically depowders metal parts weighing up to 800 kg and measuring up to 650 x 650 x 800 mm. That’s 500 kg more capacity than the SFM-AT800-S, and the machine itself is smaller. This is its world premiere.

Where: Hall 12.0, D58

The SFM-AT850 (Photo Credit: Solukon)

Addiblast, Mars05 XL

This depowdering system is built for very large parts. The Mars05 XL handles builds up to 1,375 x 1,375 x 1,700 mm and 7,000 kg, a serious solution for large-format metal AM.

Where: Hall 12.0, C12

Fraunhofer IAPT, ultrasonic support removal

Removing support structures is still a manual job in many shops. Fraunhofer IAPT is presenting a process that uses ultrasonic vibrations to automate the removal of metal supports, a promising step toward fully automated post-processing.

Where: Hall 12.0, C51

DyeMansion, Powershot Go

DyeMansion is bringing industrial finishing to smaller production sites. Developed with HP, the compact Powershot Go cleans and surfaces polymer parts and costs less than €14,000. More details will be released on 13 November.

Where: Hall 12.1, C32

The Powershot Go (Photo Credit: DyeMansion)

Also Making Their European Debut

These machines were launched earlier in the year, but Formnext is your first chance to see them in Europe.

• Stratasys F870: large-format FDM with a heated 1,000 x 610 x 610 mm chamber, first shown at IMTS in September. Hall 12.1, D129.
• BMF microArch S150: a desktop micro 3D printer with 25 µm optical resolution. Hall 11.0, C42.
• Raise3D T Series (T450, T700): large-format FFF with build volumes up to 700 x 500 x 1,000 mm. Hall 12.1, D21.

See You in Frankfurt!

From design software to rocket engines, Formnext 2026 has plenty to see. Follow our Formnext coverage on 3Dnatives for news from the show floor all week.

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*Cover Photo Credit: mesago