High registration numbers for Formnext show importance of 3D printing in challenging times

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As the world attempts to get a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, restrictions have been imposed on public life, including a large-scale move toward working from home or, where this is not possible, shift work, as well as numerous cancellations of events.

“Due to the coronavirus, the world is facing an unprecedented crisis. In these testing times, however, in addition to concern for family, employees, and economic stability, the AM industry, in particular, is demonstrating strength and solidarity in the fight against the coronavirus,” said Sascha F. Wenzler, vice president of Formnext, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. “AM enables the short-run and location-independent production of medical devices, equipment, and spare parts. In fact, the industry is showing tremendous spirit in terms of design, the free sharing of print data, and also in production itself.”

With 559 registered exhibitors (as of April 2, 2020), Formnext is sending an optimistic signal for the sustained further development of additive manufacturing and modern industrial production. As these figures show, interest in Formnext remains at previous-year levels despite the economically challenging times, indicating the importance of manufacturing innovations based on industrial 3D printing as a forward-looking and sustainable business sector.