In December of last year, the Chinese government released a report that identified additive manufacturing (AM) and powder metallurgy as part of the nation’s “strategic emerging industries.”1This recognition highlights the significance of these technologies in the country’s strategic plan for long-term industrial growth and sets them up for additional research and investment opportunities. Formnext + PM South China is set to make a comeback at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Centre from 28 – 30 August 2024, showcasing its unwavering dedication to this industry. The event aims to create a platform for Chinese and international companies in the additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and advanced ceramics industries to come together. This gathering will foster new business opportunities and encourage collaboration among participants.
Across various industries such as automotive, aerospace, defence, dental, and electronics, advanced manufacturing technologies are gaining popularity on a global scale. China’s additive manufacturing industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, expanding at an impressive rate of nearly 30% between 2015 and 2022. The expansion has facilitated the rise of an increasing number of local businesses in the industry.
The current market conditions also have an impact on powder metallurgy, which, similar to metal additive manufacturing, depends on powdered metal feedstock. With the increasing popularity of metal AM systems, there is a growing need for top-notch metal powders. This has led to significant progress in materials and production methods within the interconnected supply chains.
In 2024, Formnext + PM South China will bring together these interconnected fields once more, serving as a central hub for industry professionals to explore innovative solutions, forge partnerships, and propel technological advancement. The 2023 event demonstrated its status as a thriving centre for innovation and collaboration, with a significant rise in exhibitor and visitor numbers, reaching 38% and 41% respectively. This year, the event is set to maintain its growth with an expected 300 exhibitors covering 20,000 sqm of floor space.
The event draws high-profile exhibitors from both domestic and international markets, offering a wide range of equipment, materials, software, services, post-processing solutions, and more. Confirmed attendees in the field of additive manufacturing include ADDDLIT, Addireen 3D, Avimetal AM, Bright Laser, Cerawei, EASYMFG, Enigma, Farsoon, FLOW-3D, Haitian Additive, HP, INTAMSYS, Jinwu, KOCEL, Rong Technology, Seal Laser, ShangCai 3D, TenDimensions, Tianhong Laser and Zhongyuan Advanced Materials.
Representing the powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics sectors, companies such as Alcera, Cfine Machinery, Cincy Intelligent Equipment, Facerom T, Gangwon Technopark, Guci, Huaxin Electric Furnace, Jinchuan Group, Jiuyajiu Intelligent Equipment, Junci Electronic, KamTai Refractories, Lixin Industry, Longding New Mstar, Mei-Yang Vacuum, NCS Testing, Shenxing Technology, Sinterzone, Sunrise CNC Bearing Equipment, Taike Micro Porcelain, Union Process Precision, XY New Material, Yibenxin Intelligent, Yuean Advanced, Zhonghuan Furnace and more will also be in attendance.
Expert insights at the Formnext + PM South China fringe programme:
Alongside the exhibition, Formnext + PM South China 2024 will host a diverse fringe programme, designed to provide participants with deeper insights into specialised areas of manufacturing technology and promote information exchange. These sessions will convene industry experts and leading companies, allowing them to present their latest research, discuss new applications, and introduce unveil new product offerings. Highlights of this year’s programme include:
- The 6th China Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing Technology and Application Summit
- The 2nd International Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing Technology and Application Summit
- The Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing Technology Forum
- The 2024 South China Advanced Ceramics Frontier and Industry Development Forum
- The Laser Additive Manufacturing Forum
- 3D Printing Technologies in Mould Making Summit
- Summit Forum on Frontier Technology and Industrial Development of Silicon Carbide Materials
Formnext + PM South China is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co Ltd. The fair is part of a series of international events in the Manufacturing Technologies & Components cluster organised by Messe Frankfurt. Other events within this cluster include:
- Formnext: 19 – 22 November 2024, Frankfurt, Germany
- Asiamold Select – Shenzhen: 28 – 30 August 2024, Shenzhen, China
- Asiamold Select – Guangzhou: 25 – 27 February 2025, Guangzhou, China
- IMTS 2024 Additive Manufacturing Sector – Accelerated by Formnext: 9 – 14 September 2024, Chicago, USA
- Formnext Forum Tokyo: 26 – 27 September 2024, Tokyo, Japan
For more information, please visit www.formnext-pm.com or email formnext‑pm@china.
