Announcements from Arkema, DMG Mori, Stratasys and more, PLUS a special ASTM summit.
The biggest European tradeshow for additive manufacturing (AM) is little more than a week away and this year is its tenth birthday. Taking place from November 18-21 in Frankfurt, Germany, Formnext 2025 is expecting more than 800 exhibiting companies along with the usual buffet of conference sessions, awards, and announcements.
While some of the major AM players are still playing their cards close to the chest (in the form of media embargos), there have been plenty of announcements already made public. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect to be on display this year.
Arkema materials and partnerships
The specialty materials giant Arkema will be showcasing its latest advancements in sustainable and high-performance options for AM applications. These include Orgasol PA12 powders, which the company calls “a game-changer” for powder bed fusion (PBF), and are designed for recyclability and improved surface quality. Arkema’s booth (Hall 12.1, C129) will also feature a joint creation with French design firm PoolP: a 3D printed coffee table made by the firm’s robotic system using Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide pellets and dubbed Nomura.
Arkema will also be highlighting its partnerships with Axtra3D to qualify N3xtDimension flame-retardant and water-soluble resins on the startup’s Lumia X1 SLA printer; Carl ROTH, which will now offer a range of N3xtDimension custom resin formulations; and Manifest Technologies, which has implemented Arkema’s N3xtDimension high-temperature resin on its Parallax Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (P-VAM) Evaluation System.
DMG MORI AM for series production
Machine tool manufacturer DMG MORI (Hall 12.0, D139) will be focusing on laser deposition welding and L-PBF processes with its LASERTEC DED hybrid models and LASERTEC SLM series, respectively.
Described as a “6-in-1” setup, the hybrid machine incorporates milling, turning, and grinding capabilities with preheating, direct energy deposition (DED), and 3D scanning.
Meanwhile, the LASERTEC 30 SLM 3. Generation is designed to increase efficiency and productivity via swappable build chambers, which can be removed when jobs are complete to allow the next part to begin printing while the previous one cools. The company also avers that this reduces setup times, since build plates can be prepared in advance outside of the machine.
ELEGOO 3D printing ecosystem
China-based ELEGOO (Hall 12.1, E01), primarily known for its consumer-grade desktop 3D printers, will be showcasing its latest achievements with the company’s 3D printing ecosystem, which includes two new models: the Centauri Carbon 2 and Jupiter 2. The company will also be demonstrating a remote control app, ELEGOO Matrix, a newly launched 3D model platform called Nexprint, and a fiber-reinforced filament series.
The Centauri Carbon 2 is a desktop FDM machine with a multicolor printing system that uses RFID to identify filaments, while the Jupiter 2 is described as a “professional-grade” machine with a 302x162x300 mm build volume and 20×26 µm resolution.
Stratasys materials and applications
Emphasizing “tangible business outcomes” in its press release, AM industry titan Stratasys (Hall 12.1, D 121) will be showcasing nearly 200 production-grade parts printed across five technologies with more than 50 materials on display. Key highlights, according to the company, include:
- A reveal of the new ToughONE WhiteS material for J3 and J5 PolyJet 3D printers
- The recently launched P3 Silicone 25A material for the company’s Digital Light Processing (DLP) printing platform
- Live surgical training demonstrations with Addion GmbH, featuring Digital Anatomy models used for eyelid surgeries to allow surgeons to simulate real procedures, including rare pathologies, without the use of cadavers or animal models
Stratasys representatives will also be presenting at several conference sessions, with topics including AM return on investment (ROI), scalable production strategies, and an automotive presentation on integrating FDM into modular vehicle development.
ASTM innovation and standards summit
If you should happen to arrive in Frankfurt a day early for the event, you could also check out a special, one-day summit organized by ASTM in Hall 4, Saal Europa. Collaborating with the U.S. Commercial Service, ISO, and America Makes, the summit will be structured around the theme, “Bridging Sector-Specific AM Certifications: Shared Standards and Post-Deployment Challenges.” The program includes keynotes, panel discussions, and a hands-on breakout workshop.
Topics include:
- Emerging cross-sector needs in AM qualification and process certification
- How to implement and scale ISO/ASTM standards in high-performance industries
- Sector-specific case studies from aerospace, oil & gas, automotive, and semiconductors
- Insights from government and standards bodies on global alignment
Everyone’s welcome, but you do need to register for the event.
The good news is that registration includes a free pass to Formnext 2025.
