Formnext has reimagined its conference design to meet the increasing demand for more in-depth opportunities to share knowledge and ideas about the Additive Manufacturing sector. From 2023, it will feature three stages dedicated to current and future applications, technologies, and relevant metatrends. With the new Application, Industry, and Technology Stages, the world's leading trade show for the next generation of manufacturing technologies and AM technologies is significantly expanding its program of supporting events and taking the trade show experience to a new level. Those interested in contributing can now apply to Formnext.

Now in its ninth year, the Formnext Start-up Challenge recognizes young and innovative companies from the world of Additive Manufacturing. The challenge rewards new, creative, and viable business ideas – and sustainability also plays a crucial role. Applications are now being invited from companies no more than 5 years old, by 14 July 2023. 

The SMTconnect looks back on another successful event from May 9 - 11 in the Nuremberg exhibition halls. Numerous national and international key players from the electronics industry as well as highly qualified trade visitors were on-site. In a unique atmosphere, these experts benefitted from the opportunity for intensive networking close to the product on all three days of the trade show. The main goal was clear: to work on the best solutions and to further advance electronics production.

Formnext has hit the ground running in 2023 with the highest number of registrations to date. By the end of February, more than 550 companies had signed up to attend the world's leading trade show for AM technologies and next-generation manufacturing; 62% of them from outside Germany. To meet this enormous demand from the community, Formnext is developing a range of specialized offerings for the November Show and is increasingly becoming a hub for Additive Manufacturing 365 days a year.

A wider audience – greater knowledge – even more networking: From 9 – 11 May 2023, the PCIM Europe once again gathered the experts of power electronics in Nuremberg, further pushed its meaning as an important exchange platform and thus once again confirmed its relevance for the industry.