Shenzhen, China | 26–28 August 2025 — Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 is set to build on its rapid growth with a 68% surge in materials supplier participation compared to 2024. The expanded lineup brings together top industrial 3D printing, additive manufacturing (AM), materials, equipment, software, and service providers.
🔹 What’s New at the Materials Pavilion
Leading suppliers of high-performance polymers, metal powders, advanced ceramics, and more will be on show—serving key industries in automotive, aerospace, and new energy sectors . As of May 2025, over 70% of booth space is already booked, with full capacity expected as registration continues .
🔹 China’s Booming Materials Sector
Global AM revenue grew 9.1% in 2024 to $21.8 billion, with materials making up $4.4 billion, and China playing a major role . Domestic investment in new materials—advanced polymers, composites, specialty alloys—has delivered double-digit growth since 2010 . Government support for materials standardisation, testing, and validation has enabled faster market adoption.
🔹 Featured Materials Exhibitors (May 2025)
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Metal powders: Acc Material, CNPC POWDER, P7 MATERIALS, Zhongyuan Advanced, and more
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Ceramics: 3DCERAM, Adventuretech, JUNJING Technology, Nanoe France, Uprise 3D
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Polymers: eSUN, SUNLU, Hisun, Kexcelled, AIFUER, and others
🔹 3D Print Farm Conference & Workshop
Building on its 2024 debut, the 2025 3D Print Farm Conference will once again highlight polymer materials and print farm operations, featuring parallel production workflows, filament innovations, AI‑driven modelling, and showcase zones. Attendees must pre‑register online.
🔹 Laser Systems & Forum
Supporting technologies like laser systems for metal melting and resin curing are also in focus. Exhibitors include Ante Laser, Han’s Photonics, Feibo Laser, and more. The Laser & Additive Manufacturing Forum will delve deeper into these technologies.
📅 Event Overview
| Item | Details |
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| Date | 26–28 August 2025 |
| Venue | Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center |
| Organiser | Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd |
| Rebranding | Newly named “Formnext Asia Shenzhen,” reflecting expanded pan‑Asian scope |
| Global Context | Part of the international Formnext series (Frankfurt, Tokyo, …) |
🎯 Why This Matters
China is fast emerging as a global leader in additive manufacturing. With rising materials participation, dedicated forums, and comprehensive coverage—from raw materials to supporting laser systems—Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 provides a strategic platform for manufacturers to explore end-to-end AM solutions. Whether you’re seeking high‑performance polymers, specialty metal powders, or AI‑enhanced print farm tools, this event is a must‑attend.

