Following the successful model of Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, Formnext Asia Shenzhen showcases products and technologies across the entire additive manufacturing process chain, from pre- to post-production. Alongside AM equipment, the platform brings together suppliers of raw materials, post-processing technologies, inspection equipment, AM solutions, services and more. The 2025 edition will also expand beyond its existing product coverage to include a wider range of advanced manufacturing solutions, including digital production, automation and precision forming. Presented alongside AM technologies, this will provide a more cohesive platform that supports every stage of the production workflow, encouraging further innovation and development throughout the industry.
Mr Lucas Lin, Sales Director (Southern Region of China)
“Our decision to exhibit at this event on such a grand scale reflects our full recognition of its 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.”
China HP Co Ltd
Mr Zhao Hua, Chief Executive of Personalization and 3D Printing in Greater China
“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.”
Nanjing Enigma Automation Technology Co Ltd
Mr Zhao Lupeng, Sales Manager
“This exhibition is an important platform 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.”
Xiamen Hanin Co Ltd
Mr Vincent Lin, Product Director
“This was our first time exhibiting at Formnext in Shenzhen, and it has been a very successful experience. The attendees were highly professional, and the in-depth technical discussions we had with them reinforced our confidence in Formnext’s reputation for professionalism. We were also pleased with the turnout, welcoming many customers from China as well as Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and India."
SUNLU (Guangdong) Technology Co Ltd
Mr Haiqi Long, Chief Sales Officer
“We have participated in every edition of Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, and have been following the Shenzhen event closely. At last year’s show, we noticed a growing demand for 3D printing technologies domestically, which motivated us to exhibit here for the first time this year. The 3D Print Farm Conference fit well with our future development goals, making it another key factor in our participation. Our main goal is to connect with new users in the industry and enhance awareness of our brand. Overall, the exhibition has been quite rewarding, with strong foot traffic and a well-targeted audience.”
Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co Ltd
Mr Zongbo Han, Brand Director
"We chose to participate in this exhibition primarily because of its convenient location. On the first day of the event, our booth was consistently crowded, with a great deal of interest from attendees. The main Formnext event in Germany is renowned worldwide, and the Shenzhen edition, as its subsidiary, is also highly regarded within the industry. We will definitely be back next year."
Suzhou Tianhong Laser Co Ltd
Mr Yanfei Liu, Manager
“This is the first time we’ve participated in this exhibition. Our company was founded in 2001, but we only started promoting our 3D printing offerings last year. Our experience has been excellent, with heavy foot traffic at our booth. The organisers’ pre-event promotion has attracted manufacturers of all sizes, which is highly encouraging.”
Visitor and speaker comments
TIGER New Surface Materials (Suzhou) Co Ltd
Mr Antoine Cantin, 3D-Print Manager
“Our company, based in Austria, is seeking to grow our additive manufacturing presence in the Chinese market. Attending this event 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.”
Shenzhen Safevalue Technology Co Ltd
Ms Liu Yan, Sales
“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.”
Anisoprint 3D Printing Technology (Suzhou) Limited Company
Mr Ryan Liu, CEO
“Anisoprint regularly exhibits at Formnext in Shenzhen, 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.”
