Die Formnext 2025 hat erneut gezeigt, warum sie eines der wichtigsten Events für Additive Fertigung und industriellen 3D-Druck ist. Für uns war es eine Woche voller Innovationen, wertvoller Kundengespräche und spannender Eindrücke von Partnern wie Desktop Metal, 3DCeram und BMF. Hier erhaltet ihr einen kompakten Überblick über unsere Messewoche – von unserem eigenen Stand bis zu zwei der spannendsten Aussteller im Keramik- und Mikro-3D-Druck.

Part 1: Our trade fair stand with Desktop Metal – Strong partnership & practical applications

Our joint stand with Desktop Metal was a real visitor magnet. After a challenging year with negative headlines (Chapter 11 proceedings), the trade fair appearance sent a clearly positive signal to the market.

The focus was on the presentation of applications in various industries. Components made of technical ceramics, such as silicon carbide (SiC), were particularly well received.

Metal Binder Jetting with the InnoventX system

Eines der Highlights blieb über alle Tage hinweg die Demonstration des InnoventX-Systems. Besucher konnten sich direkt vor Ort von folgenden Vorteilen der Anlage überzeugen:

• Small installation space (0.7 L) for low material usage in research
• Open powder and binder system for processing a wide range of materials
• Patented Triple ACT technology for a dense powder bed, reliably distributes and compacts fine MIM powder

Many visitors were positive about the fact that they can have initial benchmarks produced for tests or even series production at our Technology Center in Esslingen.

High visitor quality and clear project ideas

Both existing customers and new contacts came with clear project ideas and questions. It was particularly often about:

• Qualification of new materials
• Production of small series
• Support with system interest, including clarification of technical feasibility, cost calculations and the production of initial benchmarks

Part 2: 3DCeram – AI-supported ceramic production & strong industry orientation

Ein Höhepunkt der Messe war der Besuch am Stand von 3DCeram, an dem Wejdane von AM Pioneers die Kolleg:innen von 3DCeram unterstützt hat. Hier wurde klar, wie weit sich der Keramik-3D-Druck in Richtung Industrialisierung entwickelt hat.

C1000 Flexmatic & Cleaning Station – fully automated workflow

Im Zentrum standen der KI-gesteuerte C1000 Flexmatic mit drei Laserköpfen sowie die teilautomatisierte Cleaning Station. Beide Systeme bilden gemeinsam einen hochautomatisierten, reproduzierbaren Prozess – ein entscheidender Faktor für die Serienfertigung von technischer Keramik.

The AI approach attracted particular attention: visitors praised the simple operation, the process stability and the increasing reproducibility independent of the operator.

Large components of interest to the aerospace industry

Another highlight was the large-format ceramic components with diameters of up to 600 mm. The aerospace industry in particular showed great interest in these possibilities, as such dimensions were previously difficult to realize additively.

Auch Besucher aus der Medizintechnik zeigten sich beeindruckt von der Präzision und Materialqualität – ein klares Zeichen dafür, wie vielseitig Keramik-3D-Druck inzwischen einsetzbar ist.

Successful networking & important news

The meetings with customers were extremely successful – both the pre-arranged appointments and the numerous spontaneous conversations.

An important milestone was also announced at Formnext:
Bosch Advanced Ceramics was acquired by Sinto and is now trading as Sinto Advanced Ceramics. This creates a closer connection to 3DCeram, which further strengthens its position in the German-speaking market.

Part 3: BMF – Micro 3D printing in a new precision class

AM Pioneers was also on site to support BMF. Erik presented the latest developments in the field of micro 3D printing, which is becoming increasingly important in industries such as electronics, medical technology and microfluidics.

Highlights at the stand

BMF exhibited numerous microscopically small components from reference customers. Many visitors saw structures of this precision for the first time.

Particularly noteworthy:

• the new S240 system for high-precision small series
• the 10 µm system, which demonstrated the extreme accuracy live
• Components that have also been metallically coated using DVP sputtering

This combination of microstructuring and surface finishing was met with great enthusiasm.

Astonished reactions from visitors

Many visitors were surprised at how detailed and robust the parts from the BMF printer are. The technical possibilities of BMF were perceived as a benchmark for the micro range. An example of what a challenging project for a small series production for connectors looks like can be read here:

https://am-pioneers.com/news/innovativer-testspezialist-fertigt-steckverbinder-in-kleinserien/

Das Networking lief nicht nur am Stand hervorragend. Beim BMF Reseller Dinner am Mittwochabend ergaben sich besonders wertvolle Gespräche mit Systempartnern, potenziellen Kunden sowie Experten aus dem Mikro-3D-Druck.

Conclusion: One of the strongest Formnext trade fairs in recent years

We can look back on a very successful trade fair for all 3 areas in which we were present as AM Pioneers. The trade fair had a high quality of visitors, showed strong interest in industrial applications and we received a lot of positive feedback on the solutions exhibited.

Formnext 2025 has clearly shown where additive manufacturing is heading:

• Industrialized and automated
• AI-supported and reproducible
• more precise and versatile
• with growing applications in aviation, medical technology and industry

The trade fair was therefore a complete success for us – characterized by strong partnerships, many technical discussions and new technological impulses. We are already looking forward to Formnext 2026 and the developments until then.