Major event · Additive manufacturing · Industrial
Formnext 2026
- Dates
- 17–20 Nov 2026
- Where
- Messe Frankfurt, Halls 11.0, 12.0 and 12.1, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Attendees
- 38,282
- 2025 final report, no 2026 target
- Exhibitors
- 800
- about, 2026 organizer expectation
- Tickets
- From €69 until 22 Oct
- Format
- In person
Organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH · Official site · Checked 22 Oct 2026 against the organizer's pages · Sources
What it is
Formnext is an annual trade fair for additive manufacturing, industrial 3D printing and next-generation production technology, held in Frankfurt. It covers AM systems, materials, software, post-processing, quality and services. The 2026 edition adds a Formnext Defence Summit and names the UK as partner country.
Who attends
Entrepreneurs, decision-makers, product designers and production and process managers from user industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical technology, tool and die making, mechanical and plant engineering, and electronics. At the 2025 edition 47% of visitors came from outside Germany and 61% of exhibitors came from abroad. The organizer lists past visitor companies such as Airbus, BMW, Bosch Rexroth, Ferrari and Honeywell.
Who exhibits
A sample from the official 2026 exhibitor list. 800 exhibitors in total.
- EOS
- HP
- Stratasys
- Siemens
- Renishaw
- Formlabs
- Nikon
- 3D Systems
- Materialise
- Evonik
- Sandvik
- Linde
- KraussMaffei
- Bambu Lab
- Beyond this sampleGet the exhibitor and attendee list →
Official lists: Exhibitors
Formnext: common questions
When and where is Formnext 2026?
Formnext 2026 runs 17–20 Nov 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, at Messe Frankfurt, Halls 11.0, 12.0 and 12.1.
How much does Formnext cost?
- Day-Pass (regular, from 23 October 2026): EUR 109 with info service, EUR 142 without
- Expo-Pass for 4 days (regular, from 23 October 2026): EUR 169 with info service, EUR 219 without
- Premium Pass (regular, from 23 October 2026): EUR 299 or EUR 389
- Early bird Day-Pass: EUR 69 or EUR 89, ends on 22 October 2026
- Early bird Expo-Pass: EUR 129 or EUR 168, ends on 22 October 2026
- Student Expo Pass: EUR 9 or EUR 12
- Prices include VAT
Who attends Formnext?
Entrepreneurs, decision-makers, product designers and production and process managers from user industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical technology, tool and die making, mechanical and plant engineering, and electronics. At the 2025 edition 47% of visitors came from outside Germany and 61% of exhibitors came from abroad. The organizer lists past visitor companies such as Airbus, BMW, Bosch Rexroth, Ferrari and Honeywell.
Is there an exhibitor list for Formnext?
Yes. The organizer publishes the exhibitor list on Messe Frankfurt exhibitor search. Around 800 exhibitors are expected for 2026 (organizer press release, 10 Sep 2026). The 2025 edition had 804 exhibitors on 49,400 square meters (organizer final report). A March 2026 release counted 527 registered exhibitors at that date.
Can I get the attendee list for Formnext?
Organizers rarely publish one. EarlyHall builds it from public sources: exhibitor and speaker pages and social posts, plus the event app when you give us access. Each person is tagged with their role at the event and the source we found them in, and a listing is never presented as confirmed attendance. Lists start at $349 per event.
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