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  • Formnext + PM South China 2024 Sets New Milestones with Record International Participation and Expanded Exciting Fringe Events

    Formnext + PM South China 2024 concluded on 30 August, bringing to a close three days of trade, networking and knowledge sharing for the additive manufacturing (AM), powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics industries.

    This year’s Formnext + PM South China 2024 saw a notable increase in overseas visitor participation, reinforcing its role as an international gateway connecting prospective buyers to the Chinese manufacturing industry. In addition, the 2024 show offered a substantially expanded fringe programme, with topics covering a broader selection of industries, technologies and applications and featuring contributions from a wider range of expert speakers.

    Key figures from Formnext + PM South China 2024:

    • 15,691 visitors (a 19% increase over 2023 edition)
    • Visitors from 54 countries and regions
    • 255 international and domestic exhibitors
    • 20,000 sqm of exhibition space
    • 15 forums and seminars, with a total of 122 presentations delivered

    Overseas visitor attendance at the 2024 edition grew by 196% compared to 2023. Representing 54 different countries and regions, these visitors reflect the event’s expanding global reach and a heightened level of international engagement with China’s advanced manufacturing industries.

    The exhibition brought together prominent names from across the advanced manufacturing sector to demonstrate their latest advancements in materials, equipment, post-processing and more. Industry leaders including Ampro, BLT, CNPC, Cerawei, EASYMFG, Enigma, Farsoon, HP, Hanin, Haitian, HBD, KOCEL, Tianhong Laser, UnionTech, YUEAN, Sinterzone, Cincy, CFine, MEI-YANG, JinChuan Group, HUIJIN, Sinoma, GangWon, XY NEW MATERIAL, Nuoyi, SHENXING, LIXIN and HESHI Mold were among those showcasing their latest technologies, solutions and services.

    In addition to its standard industrial offerings, this year’s event introduced 8 new exhibitors focused on 3D printing farm solutions: Anycubic, Creality, Easy Vision, Elegoo, Home-Link, Phaetus, Polymaker, and SUNLU. These companies presented their latest offerings in desktop 3D printing equipment and consumables, broadening the event’s appeal among hobbyists, 3D print farm operators and small-scale creators and highlighting the growing applications of AM technologies among these emerging market segments.

    Alongside the exhibition, Formnext + PM South China’s 2024 fringe programme returned with an expanded variety of technical, application-focused, and market-oriented topics. This year, the programme introduced three new events, expanding the line-up to a total of 37 forums and seminars.

    These new events covered topics including 3D print farms, fibre-reinforced composite 3D printing, laser additive manufacturing and more. Together, they offered an end-to-end investigation of the market applications and technical considerations associated with these technologies, from equipment to post-processing.

    Among these additions was the inaugural 3D Print Farm Conference and Showcase Area, held in collaboration with Nanjixiong and Sunlu. This new feature attracted over 1,000 registrants from across the 3D print farm supply chain. The conference comprised 14 presentations exploring industry challenges and new product releases, while the showcase area facilitated connections between 3D print farm operators, equipment manufacturers, buyers and end-users.

    Exhibitor feedback:
    “Our decision to exhibit at Formnext + PM South China on such a grand scale reflects our full recognition of the event’s global impact. Since the exhibition opened, our booth has been bustling with visitors from various industries, including automotive manufacturers and processors. They have shown keen interest in adopting digital manufacturing technologies such as metal 3D printing to enhance their core competitiveness.”
    Mr Lucas Lin, Sales Director (Southern Region of China), Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co Ltd

    “The advantage of this event, for us, is its precision. The customers are consistently engaged, of excellent quality, and arrive with clear objectives. Our booth has performed exceptionally well this year, attracting a strong turnout of high-quality visitors bringing well-defined questions. Notably, we’ve seen a significant increase in international customers and potential collaborators compared to last year.”
    Mr Zhao Hua, Chief Executive of Personalization and 3D Printing in Greater China, China HP Co Ltd

    “Formnext is an important exhibition for additive manufacturing in China, capable of bringing together exhibitors and visitors on a national and international scale. Today, we have received visitors from additive manufacturing technology departments, welding technicians, universities, aerospace, military, and enterprises in the mould-making sector, all highly relevant to this industry.”
    Mr Zhao Lupeng, Sales Manager, Nanjing Enigma Automation Technology Co Ltd

    “For us, the highlight of Formnext + PM South China is the opportunity to connect with clients from three major advanced manufacturing sectors at once, allowing us to quickly expand to a broader user base. Participating in the exhibition helps us to understand new products, trends, technologies, processes and solutions within the industry. Meeting both familiar powder metallurgy contacts and new faces from other fields has made our participation highly rewarding and effective.”
    Mr Zeng Xiongxin, Deputy General Manager, Sinterzone

    “Our exhibition experience has been highly successful and rewarding. The organisers have provided a mature platform, allowing us to exchange cutting-edge technologies with industry peers and discuss the future prospects of equipment development. In addition, we were able to promote our products to a large number of high-quality domestic and international customers for in-depth communication and exchange.”
    Ms Hong Cuicui, General Manager, Mei-Yang Vacuum

    Visitor feedback:
    “Our company, based in Austria, is seeking to grow our additive manufacturing presence in the Chinese market. Attending Formnext + PM South China has been valuable for evaluating reactions to our new thermoset SLS material. We have had constructive discussions with existing partners and made a several promising new contacts. The significant representation of ceramics companies complements our ongoing research in this field.”
    Mr Antoine Cantin, 3D-Print Manager, TIGER New Surface Materials (Suzhou) Co Ltd

    “As first-time visitors, we are here to connect with consumer-grade 3D printing manufacturers. We’ve identified several promising exhibitors for negotiations, and have discussed business development with our existing customers. I also attended an on-site forum about 3D printing farms, which is a business direction our company is interested in. The speakers shared information on export strategies for small and medium enterprises, which I found quite valuable.”
    Ms Liu Yan, Sales, Shenzhen Safevalue Technology Co Ltd

    Seminar participant feedback:
    “Anisoprint regularly exhibits at Formnext + PM South China, and this year, we are presenting a collection of international case studies to help strengthen support for new technologies in the domestic industry. The forum’s theme aligns well with current market trends, and it has attracted representatives from a wide variety of materials companies. We believe this platform can help to raise awareness of continuous fibre technology among industry peers and improve its standing in the market.”
    Mr Ryan Liu, CEO, Anisoprint 3D Printing Technology (Suzhou) Limited Company

    “Our company is a provider of vacuum furnace heating chamber solutions, so we are very interested in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy technologies. This forum’s format allows us to hear insights from industry leaders such as HP and Farsoon from one venue. I’ve seen some genuinely interesting advancements here, and each year, attending this exhibition provides insights that benefit my work.”
    Mr Gao Qifei, General Manager, Shaanxi Getwick Metal Technology Co Ltd

    Formnext + PM South China is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Uniris Exhibition (Shenzhen) Co Ltd. The fair is a part of the global Formnext portfolio of events, which includes:

    • IMTS 2024 Additive Manufacturing Sector – Accelerated by Formnext: 9 – 14 September 2024, Chicago, USA
    • Formnext Forum Tokyo: 26 – 27 September 2024, Tokyo, Japan
    • Formnext: 19 – 22 November 2024, Frankfurt, Germany
    • Formnext Chicago: 8 – 10 April 2025, Chicago, USA

    For more information, please visit www.formnext-pm.com or email formnext‑pm@china.messefrankfurt.com.

  • Formnext + PM South China 2024: Diverse Fringe Programme Highlights 3D Print Farms, Industrial Solutions, and Consumer Goods

    Formnext + PM South China 2024 will be held from August 28 to 30, 2024, in Hall 13 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition Center, China. The event is expected to feature around 300 exhibitors across 20,000 square meters of exhibition space. This year’s fair aims to promote the broader use of additive manufacturing (AM), powder metallurgy, and advanced ceramics among Chinese manufacturers by offering an expanded fringe programme. This programme will include new sessions focused on industry trends and emerging production technologies.

    South China, a leading industrial hub, produces components and finished products for a variety of sectors, such as automotive, consumer electronics, home appliances, toys, lighting, and consumer goods. These industries are increasingly adopting additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and advanced ceramics due to the unique capabilities of these technologies to create products that traditional manufacturing methods cannot achieve.

    Additive manufacturing, for example, can provide manufacturers with enhanced flexibility, enabling the production of cost-efficient customised or small-batch parts, along with rapid prototyping capabilities to shorten the product development cycle. Similarly versatile, powder metallurgy yields near-net-shape products with minimal waste from a wide range of alloys and metals, while advanced ceramics are becoming increasingly prevalent in specialty applications, particularly in fields such as dentistry, medicine and electronics.

    Formnext + PM South China connects technology and service providers across these three domains to prospective industrial buyers from China and abroad, creating new business opportunities and supporting the wider commercialisation of these technologies. The exhibition covers the manufacturing process from design to delivery, featuring products and services ranging from raw materials, 3D scanning and software to 3D printers, accessories and post-production technologies.

    Beyond the exhibition floor, attendees can participate in a variety of educational and application-focused forums and seminars as a part of the event’s fringe programme. These sessions bring together experts from leading companies, researchers, and other industry stakeholders to share their knowledge on emerging advanced manufacturing technologies and their implementation. Highlights of the 2024 programme include:

    3D Print Farm Conference:
    In recent years, China has seen a marked rise in the number of 3D print farms in operation. Unlike conventional factories, these farms employ extensive fleets of 3D printers, allowing for customisable, on-demand production. To support this growing sector, Formnext + PM South China, in collaboration with Nanjixiong and SUNLU will hold the first 3D Print Farm Conference as part of its fringe programme. Anycubic, Creality, Elegoo, Home-link and Phaetus will join the conference as sponsors.

    The conference will offer a seminar addressing common challenges faced by 3D print farm operators, along with an attached showcase area linking buyers with farms from around the country. More than 350 3D printing farmers and buyers have registered to attend the forum sessions, while other industry-leading firms including CX3D, Magical Farm and Quick 3D will be among the exhibitors in the showcase area.

    Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum
    Premiering in 2024, this forum, jointly organised with the Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Branch of the Guangdong Mechanical Engineering Society, will feature over 16 presentations exploring laser additive manufacturing technologies. Speakers from Shenzhen University, the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Xi’an Jiaotong University, and other institutions will discuss recent technical developments and ongoing research efforts in the field.

    The 6th South China Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing Technology and Application Summit. This forum will address important topics in the fields of metal injection moulding (MIM) and additive manufacturing, inviting researchers and technical specialists to share insights on manufacturing stronger, lighter and more versatile metal parts.

    Representatives from Central South University and the University of Science and Technology Beijing, along with industry leading companies such as Farsoon, Future High-tech, HP, INJECTION, Jinwu and Siemens will come together to discuss market development trends. These discussions are geared toward promoting collaboration between the MIM and AM industries, covering topics including MIM materials, MIM titanium alloy components, and additive manufacturing materials, technologies and equipment.

    2024 Advanced Ceramics Young Experts Forum
    This forum, another new addition to the programme, will provide a platform for up-and-coming ceramics specialists to explore both the technical and career-related aspects of their field. Presentations will cover AION ceramics regulation, high-performance materials including silicon carbide (SiC) composites, and advanced manufacturing techniques, alongside discussions on professional growth opportunities within key sectors.

    3D Printing Technologies in Mould Making Summit, featuring support from Asiamold Select
    3D printing has become a valuable asset in modern mould-making, used not only in rapid prototyping, but also increasingly in the creation of production-ready moulds. To explore the growing convergence between these two manufacturing processes, Formnext + PM South China will collaborate with Asiamold Select – Shenzhen to organise the returning 3D Printing Technologies in Mould Making Summit. As a leading trade fair in South China’s mould-making sector since 2007, Asiamold Select will bring an extensive range of expertise and industry resources to convene key players from the region’s mould-making sector.

    Further highlights of the 2024 Formnext + PM South China fringe programme include:

    • The Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing Technology Forum
    • Digital Empowerment – International 3D Printing Industry Digital Infrastructure and Solution Seminar
    • New Energy Vehicle Additive Manufacturing Application Summit
    • 3D Printing for Consumer Goods and 3D Print Farm Summit
    • Discover 3D Printing – Navigating Complex Additive Manufacturing with ACAM
    • 2nd International Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing Technology & Application Forum
    • Formnext + PM South China New Product Launch
    • Overseas Market Opportunities for Chinese Additive Manufacturing Companies Seminar
    • 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 a part of the global Formnext portfolio of events, which includes:

    • IMTS 2024 Additive Manufacturing Sector – Accelerated by Formnext: 9 – 14 September 2024, Chicago, USA
    • Formnext Forum Tokyo: 26 – 27 September 2024, Tokyo, Japan
    • Formnext: 19 – 22 November 2024, Frankfurt, Germany

    For more information, please visit www.formnext-pm.com or email formnext‑pm@china.messefrankfurt.com.

  • Formnext + PM South China 2024 to accelerate China’s advanced manufacturing ambitions

    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.messefrankfurt.com.