Formnext + PM South China returns next week to spur cross-industry conversations on manufacturing technologies

This year’s edition of Formnext + PM South China will be held from 29 – 31 August 2023 in Hall 6 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. Serving as a central hub connecting the additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics industries, the event will bring together 275 exhibitors across 20,000 sqm of floor space. Notably, the show will debut a range of new fringe events focused on injection moulding, advanced ceramics optimised for smart manufacturing, directed energy deposition, binder jetting, and other cutting-edge innovations.

Ongoing advancements such as these have revolutionised the fields of additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and technical ceramics, enabling accelerated production schedules, enhanced multi-material support and rapid prototyping capabilities. With their broad versatility, these technologies are seeing increased adoption among a wide variety of industries, such as automotive, railway, heavy machinery, electronic appliances, medical, aerospace and consumer goods. As a result, collaboration within these fields fuels innovation and opens the door to an expanded range of cross-sectoral business opportunities.

Formnext + PM South China provides a platform for face-to-face networking and industry dialogue both within and between these sectors. With a 38% increase in exhibitors compared to the previous edition, the event reinforces the growing appeal of additive manufacturing across diverse industries. Notable exhibitors include:

• Additive manufacturing: Anycubic, ASSAB, BASF, Bright Laser, CNPC Powder, Evonik, Farsoon, Hanbang, HP, Lithoz, Materialised, Siemens, Stratasys, and UnionTech
• Powder metallurgy: B-Well, C Fine, Cincy, CISRI AT&M, Hiper, LD Metal Powders, Mengda, SinterZone, Unifine, and Zhujin
• Advanced ceramics: 3DCeram, Bemetals, CNBM, Companion, Huamei, Lithoz, Nanoe, Naura, Nuoyi, Orient Zirconic, Shenxing, TS, and XY

AM Gallery: exploring the diverse applications of additive manufacturing

The 2023 edition of Formnext + PM South China will introduce the AM Gallery, a curated display highlighting creative uses of additive manufacturing within four categories: AM in Life, AM in Art Toys, AM in Fashion and AM in Industrial Production. The gallery will present an assortment of innovative designs, demonstrating the various ways in which additive manufacturing technologies can be adopted and the multitude of applications they enable.

Engage in cross-industry discussion with over 80 concurrent event topics

Beyond the exhibition floor, the fair will offer a comprehensive fringe programme, featuring a line-up of over eighty presentations designed to stimulate cross-industry discussion. These events empower fairgoers to communicate the latest advancements, discover novel applications and collectively shape the future of the industry. Highlighted events include:

South China Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing Technology and Application Summit (29 August)

This comprehensive summit covers the entire injection moulding supply chain, offering valuable strategic insights for the advancement of the injection moulding and additive manufacturing industries. Topics covered encompass:

• Development Status and Market Applications of Titanium Alloy Powder Technology

• The New Era of Mass Production: How Independent Innovation is Accelerating Additive Manufacturing

The Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing Technology Forum (30 August)

At this forum, speakers will delve into the technical advantages and future prospects of binder jetting, an innovative technology renowned for its expansive build volume and cost-effectiveness. Presentations at this event include:

• HP MetalJet Technology Global Applications Summary and Outlook
• How Voxeljet Can Aid Material Development and Mass Production with Inkjet Printing Technology

Ceramic 3D Printing Summit in Medical Applications (30 August)

Dedicated to examining the medical applications of 3D-printed ceramics, this summit provides a platform for in-depth discussions, with presentations covering:

• The Promising Future of LCM: Photopolymerisation Ceramic 3D Printing in the Healthcare Industry
• Investigating Performance Control of Bio-ceramic Scaffolds in Additive Manufacturing

2023 South China Advanced Ceramics Frontier and Industry Development Forum (30 August)

This forum explores both the wide-ranging potential of 3D-printed ceramics and the industry’s development within the Greater Bay Area. Presentations at the event will address:

• Preparation Technology of Alumina Powder and its Application in Advanced Ceramics
• Intelligent Manufacturing of Structural and Functional Integrated Ceramics Based on the Principle of Addition: Macro 3D Printing and Micro Self-Assembly 3D Printing

Formnext + PM South China is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co Ltd. The fair is also part of a series of international events in the Manufacturing Technologies & Components cluster organised by Messe Frankfurt. Other events within this cluster include:

• Formnext Forum Tokyo: 28 – 29 September 2023, Tokyo, Japan
• Formnext: 7 – 10 November 2023, Frankfurt, Germany
• Asiamold Select – Guangzhou: 4 – 6 March 2024, Guangzhou, China
• Asiamold Select – Shenzhen: Autumn 2024, Shenzhen, China

To find out more about Formnext + PM South China, please visit www.formnext-pm.com or email formnext‑pm@china.messefrankfurt.com