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25 May 2023

The Formnext Start-up Challenge: additive innovations alongside the elite of the AM world

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.

11 May 2023

PCIM Europe 2023 continues on the road to success

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.
11 May 2023

SMTconnect 2023: Focus on intensive exchange of information

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.
9 May 2023

Award winners of the PCIM Europe conference 2023 announced

Just in time for the start of the PCIM Europe conference, the first winners have been announced: A total of five outstanding submissions convinced the jury during the evaluation process.

25 Apr 2023

The countdown is on: SMTconnect 2023 - highlights at a glance

It's that time of year again: The SMTconnect will be opening its doors in the Nuremberg exhibition halls from May 9 – 11. The anticipation is already high as trade fairs visitors will once again have the opportunity to enjoy a varied expert program. In addition, there will be the opportunity to network intensively with experts and thus further advance technologies.

30 Mar 2023

Great approval by visitors and participants of the EMV 2023 in Stuttgart

The EMV once again took place in Stuttgart from 28 - 30.03.2023. The pioneering platform for the electromagnetic compatibility industry welcomed exhibitors, workshop participants as well as trade visitors, who enjoyed the fascinating range of EMC products and services at the event.
28 Mar 2023

PCIM Europe 2023: Further sustainability focus in power electronics

The entire power electronics industry and the manufacturers of various components are aware of the importance of using eco-friendly and sustainable materials. This important topic will also play a special role at this year's PCIM Europe from 9 – 11.5.2023 in Nuremberg, Germany.
21 Mar 2023

Formnext powers ahead at the start of the year and offers year-round content

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.

9 Mar 2023

SMTconnect 2023 brings the electronic production industry forward

True to its motto "Driving manufacturing forward", the SMTconnect taking place from 9 – 11 May in Nuremberg, Germany, will offer the European electronic production community a forum for inspiration and exchange as a basis for the further development of key technologies for the future.
8 Mar 2023

EMV 2023 brings electromagnetic compatibility to Stuttgart

The companies participating in the exhibition for electromagnetic compatibility from 28 - 30 March 2023 in Stuttgart as well as topics of the practice-oriented workshop program have been published and promise a top-class and focused event.
2 Mar 2023

SPS 2023: Very High Rebooking Rate Among Exhibitors

The exhibition for smart and digital automation is on course for success again. At the beginning of the year, over 700 exhibitors had already registered for the SPS 2023, which will be held in Nuremberg, Germany from 14 to 16 November 2023. The proportion of repeat bookings from last year's exhibitors is very high, as is the number of registrations from new exhibitors.

6 Feb 2023

EMV 2023 in Stuttgart: Over 100 exhibitor registrations already booked

The trade fair for electromagnetic compatibility will be opening its doors again in Stuttgart from 28 - 30 March 2023 and already shows a high exhibitor participation. Interested parties have the opportunity to purchase tickets now or to use the event for further training.
19 Jan 2023

SPS expands to the USA

With an annual sales volume of more than 50 billion euros, industrial automation is one of the most important economic sectors in Germany. The world's central trade fair platform for the industry is the SPS - Smart Production Solutions, organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt. In view of its international success, the organizer will now also gain a foothold in the US market with this leading trade event. The SPS brand will be premiering in the region as the "Automation Sector powered by SPS" as part of IMTS 2024, before a stand-alone trade show is held in Atlanta in 2025.
12 Jan 2023

SPS 2022 survey confirms it: SPS is an excellent business platform for the automation industry

The restart of the SPS, which was held between 8 and 10 November 2022 in Nuremberg, once again attracted many exhibitors and trade visitors to Nuremberg in mid-November. From the visitor and exhibitor survey, the event lived up to all expectations in terms of information, innovation and practical relevance.

13 Dec 2022

EMV 2023: New impulses for the everyday work in the EMC industry

Parallel to the trade fair for electromagnetic compatibility from 28 – 30.03 2023 in Stuttgart, the industry can look forward to a total of 36 high-quality and practice-oriented workshops on current EMC topics. Registrations for these are now possible online.
12 Dec 2022

PCIM Europe 2023: positive outlook for the leading exhibition and conference for power electronics

From 9 - 11 May 2023, the PCIM Europe will once again be inviting the power electronics industry to Nuremberg, Germany. Participants can enjoy personal exchange complemented by a wide range of highlights for experts in the field.
18 Nov 2022

Additive manufacturing is shaping the future of industrial manufacturing

For four days, Formnext 2022 turned host city Frankfurt into the global capital of industrial 3D printing. And this year’s exhibition was very much in tune with the times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues and new political and economic challenges emerge as a result, additive manufacturing can play a key role in decentralizing manufacturing processes and production, making supply chains more resilient, and facilitating resource and energy efficient production in order to get innovative new products onto the market faster.

10 Nov 2022

SPS 2022: Successful relaunch of the leading exhibition for smart and digital automation

The SPS, which took place from 8 - 10 November 2022 in Nuremberg, once again impressed upon all participants the platform’s meaning for the entire automation industry. After the twice-enforced moratorium, the focus this year was not only on products and solutions, but also on human interaction. The digital platform ‘SPS on air’ perfectly complemented the on-site event.
11 Oct 2022

Bioabsorbable breast implants and robotic post-processing: Winners of the Formnext Start-up Challenge

For the eighth time, the international Formnext Start-up Challenge has recognized young companies from the world of additive manufacturing for their innovative business ideas and technical developments. From the on-demand production of AM powders through degradable implants and efficient robotic post-processing: The award-winning innovations are shining examples of the high innovative power of 3D printing and the AM market. The international winners, who will all present themselves to the AM world at Formnext 2022, are Photosynthetic (Netherlands), Lattice Medical (France), Rivelin Robotics (UK), SphereCube (Italy) and Alpha Powders (Poland). The AM Ventures Impact Award also went to Lattice Medical.
14 Jul 2022

EMV 2022 summer edition: community celebrates long-awaited gathering at new location in Cologne

The EMV, Europe's most important meeting place for electromagnetic compatibility invited attendees to network, train and much more at the Cologne event site from 12 – 14 July 2022. Around 2,500 qualified visitors took advantage of the versatile offering at the trade fair, the scientific conference and the workshops.

23 Jun 2022

PCIM Europe Conference 2023: Call for Papers begins

The PCIM Europe, the leading trade fair and conference for power electronics, will be held again in Nuremberg from 9 - 11 May 2023. Experts in this highly specialized field can apply with an abstract to speak at the international conference by 18 October 2022.
23 May 2022

The Formnext Start-up Challenge as springboard for creative, innovative, and sustainable AM business ideas

Every year, a host of new companies emerge in the additive manufacturing industry. To give these start-ups a voice among the more established players, Formnext is this year organizing the 8th Formnext Start-up Challenge. In addition to new, creative, and viable business ideas, the subject of sustainability also plays an important role. A young company will therefore also be selected from the applicants to receive the AM Impact Ventures Award. Applications are now being invited from companies that are no more than five years old. The deadline for applications is 1 July 2022 and the winners will be announced in September 2022.
18 Nov 2021

Leading Additive Manufacturing Trade and Media Organizations Unite, Launch of Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025

Mesago Messe Frankfurt the organizers of Formnext and Messe Frankfurt North America announce a strategic partnership with AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the United States dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.

1 Jun 1111

Call for Speakers: Formnext’s reimagined multistage conference

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.
19 Jan 2023

Industrial Automation: Mesago Brand SPS expands to the USA

With an annual sales volume of more than 50 billion euros, industrial automation is one of the most important economic sectors in Germany. The world's central trade fair platform for the industry is the SPS - Smart Production Solutions, organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt. In view of its international success, the organizer will now also gain a foothold in the US market with this leading trade event. The SPS brand will be premiering in the region as the "Automation Sector powered by SPS" as part of IMTS 2024, before a stand-alone trade show is held in Atlanta in 2025.
16 Nov 2020

Formnext Connect’s success showcases digital potential

Due to corona, Formnext Connect, the digital version of Formnext, the industry’s leading platform for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, made its debut from 10-12 November 2020. The success of the virtual event exceeded all expectations and shows the potential and benefits of digital communication platforms for all participants.
3 Nov 2020

"Power & Beyond", the online platform for power electronics hits the 10,000 mark

Since its launch in January 2020, Power & Beyond has undergone a successful development. With the number of subscribers growing at an enormous rate, the amount of newsletter subscribers has recently risen to over 10,000. The platform reaches around 100,000 unique users worldwide.
14 Jan 2020

Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH launches „Power & Beyond“, an online platform for power electronics market insights and trends

With Power & Beyond, Mesago Messe Frankurt adopts a 365-day presence approach for PCIM, the world’s leading exhibition and conference for power electronics. Addressing the digital transformation of the exhibition business, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH now launches Power & Beyond, an online content platform providing curated insights from the power electronics industry. Managed by ngn – new generation network GmbH, a subsidiary of Vogel Communication Group, the platform provides a full range of content–from power electronics trends to component releases, the latest research, and market dynamics. Power & Beyond is a digital extension of PCIM Europe, the world’s leading exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management.
3 Dec 2019

Formnext wins m+a award

Formnext, the world's leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent industrial production, was presented with the new m+a Award in the "Newcomer" category at a ceremony held in Frankfurt am Main on 2 December 2019.