Formnext 2026 Frankfurt: 3D Printing Expo & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Formnext is the leading expo for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing. More than 800 exhibitors and 38,000+ visitors meet at Messe Frankfurt every November. The 2026 edition runs from 17 to 20 November 2026.
Engineers and manufacturing decision-makers from aerospace, automotive, medical, tooling and consumer goods come to evaluate AM for serial production. For vendors, it’s a highly technical, innovation-driven crowd.
Formnext 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Additive manufacturing |
| Venue | Messe Frankfurt |
| City and country | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Next edition | 17–20 November 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Does it move? | No. Always Frankfurt, annual. |
| Scale | 800+ exhibitors; 38,000+ visitors |
| Organiser | Mesago Messe Frankfurt |
| Typical ticket price | Day-Pass €69 early / €109 regular; 4-day Expo-Pass €129 / €169 |
| Event app / platform | Formnext Navigator app |
| Website | formnext.mesago.com |
What Formnext covers
- Metal and polymer 3D printing systems
- AM materials and powders
- Design, simulation and AM software
- Post-processing and quality assurance
- AM contract manufacturing and services
Where it takes place
Formnext is held every year at Messe Frankfurt. Spin-offs include Formnext Asia Shenzhen.
Who attends Formnext
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing and R&D engineers | Technology evaluation | Influencers |
| Aerospace, automotive and medtech production teams | Serial production | Budget holders |
| Service bureaus | Machines and materials | Repeat buyers |
| Investors and founders | Deals | Ecosystem |
Visitors at Formnext, Messe Frankfurt. Photo: Olaf Kosinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Ticket prices (2026)
| Pass | Early bird (until 22 Oct, with info service) | Regular (from 23 Oct, with info service) |
|---|---|---|
| Day-Pass | €69 | €109 |
| Expo-Pass (4 days) | €129 | €169 |
| Premium Pass | €299 |
Without the info service, early-bird prices are €89, €168 and €389, and regular prices €142 and €219. A Student Expo Pass costs €9, and a Formnext Party Networking Pass starts at €99. Tickets include free RMV public transport.
The Formnext Navigator app
The Formnext Navigator app (iOS and Android, free) offers exhibitor and product listings, filters, an event calendar and favourites. It’s useful for visitors comparing printers. Exhibitors get no list of the OEM engineering teams walking in.
How to prospect Formnext
- Segment exhibitors by technology (metal, polymer, software, post-processing).
- List OEMs in aerospace, automotive, medical and tooling that are scaling AM.
- Find AM, R&D and manufacturing-engineering leads.
- Target service bureaus if you sell materials, software or post-processing.
- Buy tickets before 22 October if you’re visiting. Regular prices are much higher.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| The global reference for industrial AM | Smaller than general industrial fairs |
| Highly technical and innovation-driven | AM market consolidation |
| Annual | Regular ticket prices are high |
Frequently asked questions
When is Formnext 2026?
From 17 to 20 November 2026 at Messe Frankfurt.
How much is a Formnext ticket?
A Day-Pass costs €69 early bird or €109 regular (with info service).
Who organises Formnext?
Mesago Messe Frankfurt.
Can I get the Formnext exhibitor list?
The Navigator app lists exhibitors without exportable contacts. An enriched list adds decision-makers and company data.
Formnext is coming up
For an enriched Formnext list ahead of November, contact me through the Prospector home page.
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- EMO Milano 2027: Machine Tool Show Guide & Attendee List
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- ACHEMA 2027 Frankfurt: Process Industry Fair & Attendee List
Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Olaf Kosinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons. 3D printing exhibits at Formnext 2018 in Frankfurt.
- In-article image: Photo: Olaf Kosinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons. Visitors at Formnext, Messe Frankfurt.
