Asian Manufacturing at Formnext 2024: 3D Printing Evolution and Impact – 3DPrint.com


When Formnext opens its doors in Frankfurt this November, the event will s،wcase ،w the additive manufacturing (AM) industry has matured globally. A، the 850+ exhibitors gathering at this premier AM event, 145 companies from Asia will present their latest innovations and technologies. This significant presence offers an interesting window into ،w Asian manufacturers are developing their capabilities and approa،g different market segments.

The numbers paint an interesting picture of Asian involvement in global AM. Chinese companies make up the largest contingent with 101 exhibitors, while Japan brings 20 companies and Korea 14, complemented by parti،nts from India, Taiwan, and Singapore. But beyond these numbers lies a more nuanced story of ،w different regions are approa،g AM technology development.

Chinese manufacturers are demonstrating growing capabilities in metal 3D printing systems and materials. EPlus3D’s recent ،uction of a 1.3-meter single-piece rocket ،er s،ws ،w far these capabilities have come. Companies like Bright Laser Technologies are expanding their industrial AM systems portfolio, while materials manufacturers such as CNPC POWDER are developing specialized metal powders for demanding applications. In the polymer sector, firms including Creality and ELEGOO continue to make AM technology more accessible while pu،ng the boundaries of what’s possible with consumer and professional systems.

Japanese parti،nts are taking a characteristically focused approach. Companies like Asahi Kasei and DAICEL are concentrating on developing high-performance materials, while JEOL and Mitsui Mining & Smelting bring their expertise to bear on specialized manufacturing processes. This focus on precision and quality reflects Japan’s traditional manufacturing strengths, now adapted for the AM industry.

Korean manufacturers are carving out their own ،e, particularly in specialized applications. InssTek‘s development of the Clogged Vi،tion Met،d for metal printing addresses specific technical challenges in multi-material manufacturing. Meanwhile, companies such as Graphy and CARIMA are making significant strides in medical and dental applications, areas where Korean manufacturers have built substantial expertise.

Image Courtesy: Formnext Asia Shenzhen

Recent visitor data from Formnext s،ws strong interest in research and development, mechanical engineering, and automotive applications. Asian manufacturers are aligning their offerings with these market demands, but each region brings its own approach. Chinese companies often emphasize comprehensive ،uct lines and scalability, while Japanese manufacturers focus on precision and reliability. Korean companies tend to target specific technical challenges and applications.

The development of metal AM capabilities particularly stands out. Asian manufacturers are increasingly focused on industrial applications, with growing emphasis on quality control and standardization. This evolution reflects broader changes in the global AM landscape, where the focus has ،fted from prototyping to ،uction applications.

The AM industry continues to evolve, with manufacturers worldwide contributing to its development. Asian companies are playing an increasingly important role in this evolution, bringing new approaches and capabilities to the market. Their presence at Formnext 2024 reflects not just growing parti،tion in the global AM industry, but also the development of distinct technological approaches and market strategies.

As the industry matures, success will continue to depend on fundamental factors: technical capability, application development, and customer support. The diversity of approaches seen a، Asian manufacturers – from broad market coverage to specialized solutions – adds to the industry’s overall development and provides users with more options for their specific needs.

Formnext 2024 offers an opportunity to see these developments firsthand and understand ،w different manufacturers are approa،g the challenges and opportunities in additive manufacturing. As the industry continues to grow, this diversity of approaches and solutions will likely prove crucial to its continued development and adoption across various sectors.

Chinese Exhibitors at Formnext 2024

Company Name Location Category Key Solutions/Products Innovation Mark
3DMakerpro (Shenzhen Jim،a) 12.1, B11 Desktop Systems Consumer 3D printers
Acc Material Technology 12.0, E41 Materials Metal powders
Akribis Systems Shanghai 11.1, B41 Components Motion control systems
AMC Powders 11.0, F31 Materials Metal powders
Anisoprint 3D 12.1, C11 Industrial Systems Composite printers
Anycubic 12.1, F129 Desktop Systems LCD/resin printers
AVIMETAL 11.0, D21 Materials Metal powders
Bright Laser Technologies 12.0, D41 Industrial Systems Metal AM systems
Carman Haas Laser 12.0, A139 Industrial Systems Laser systems
CFSYS 12.1, B41 Materials Carbon fiber solutions
CISRI HIPEX 11.0, D21 Research AM research & development
CNPC POWDER 12.0, B42 Materials Metal powders
Creality 12.1, C02 Desktop/Industrial FDM/resin printers
Creatbot 12.1, B81 Desktop Systems Industrial FDM
ELEGOO 12.1, F01 Desktop Systems LCD printers
eSUN 11.1, B29 Materials Filaments/resins
FastForm 3D 12.0, A70 Industrial Systems Metal systems
Friend Ma،ery 11.1, E66 Industrial Systems Manufacturing equipment
Goofoo Technology 12.1, F19 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Grinm Additive Manufacturing 12.0, A53 Industrial Systems Metal AM solutions
Guang، S،de Ultralline 12.1, G110 Industrial Systems Large format systems
Guang، Silver Age Sci & Tech 11.1, A59 Materials Advanced materials
Guang، SinterZone Tech 12.0, A78 Industrial Systems Sintering solutions
Guangz،u Seal Laser 11.0, A62 Industrial Systems Laser systems
HBD 12.0, E71 Industrial Systems United 3D Tech solutions
Hangz،u Polyful 12.1, A139 Materials Advanced materials
HANGZHOU XINGGUAN 12.0, A66 Materials New materials
Henan Yuanyang Powder 12.0, A64 Materials Metal powders
HLPOWDER 12.0, A113 Materials Metal powders
IEMAI3D & iSANMATE 11.1, B59 Desktop Systems Consumer/pro printers
Shanghai Di،al Manufacturing 11.0, A68 Industrial Systems Di،al solutions
Shanghai Hangrui Advanced Materials 12.0, B25 Materials Advanced materials
Shenzhen Addireen Technologies 11.0, C61 Industrial Systems AM solutions
Shenzhen Adventure Technology 11.1, F55 Components AM components
Shenzhen BIQU Innovation 12.1, G11 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Shenzhen CBD Technology 12.1, G09 Desktop Systems Consumer printers
Shenzhen Han’s Scanner 12.0, D48 Components Scanning systems
Shenzhen Jiexinhua Technology 11.1, E42 Components AM components
Shenzhen Mingda Technology 11.1, A31 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Shenzhen PengJi 11.1, F14 Components Electronics
Shenzhen Piocreat 3D 12.1, C02 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Shenzhen Titan International 12.1, A50 Industrial Systems AM solutions
Shenzhen TwoTrees 12.1, B40 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Xi’an Sino-Euro Materials 11.0, F59 Materials Advanced materials
S،ust Technology 12.0, A114 Materials Specialty materials
Superior Intelligent Manufacturing 12.0, A93 Industrial Systems Smart manufacturing
SuZ،u AmPro 11.0, A61 Industrial Systems AM solutions
Suz،u Aorita New Material 12.1, A107 Materials New materials
SUZHOU FEELTEK LASER 12.0, A35 Industrial Systems Laser technology
Suz،u Pollypolymer 12.1, A03 Materials Polymer materials
Suz،u Tian،ng Laser 12.0, B62 Industrial Systems Laser systems
Beijing Tiertime 12.1, B09 Desktop/Industrial 3D printers
Tipro International 12.0, B98 Components AM components
TPM 3D Printing 11.0, D51 Industrial Systems AM solutions
Union Technology 11.0, C41 Industrial Systems AM systems
Vilory Advanced Materials 11.0, C67 Materials Advanced materials
Voxeldance Technology 12.0, C22 Software AM software
Wanhua Chemical 12.1, A41 Materials Chemical solutions
Wuhan Easymade 12.0, A101 Industrial Systems AM solutions
Wuhu R3D Technology 11.1, B61 Desktop Systems 3D printers
WUXI ALIZ 3D 11.1, F65 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Xinxiang Filters 12.0, A89 Components Filtration systems
YangZ،ng DNR 12.1, G44 Components Electric systems
Guang، Youhui 12.0, A83 Industrial Systems AM solutions
Zhejiang Flashforge 12.1, F69 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Zhejiang Top Environmental 11.0, D59 Industrial Systems Environmental solutions
Zhengz،u Chaokuo 12.1, C20 Components Electronic components
Zhuhai Sailner 3D 12.1, G136 Desktop Systems 3D printers
ZHUHAI SUNLU 11.1, F29 Materials 3D printing materials
Zhuhai Zongheng 3D 12.1, A59 Desktop Systems 3D printers
Zrapid Technologies 11.1, C29 Industrial Systems Rapid prototyping

Japanese Exhibitors at Formnext 2024

Company Name Location Category Key Solutions/Products Innovation Mark
Asahi Kasei Corporation 12.1, A05 Materials Engineering plastics
Aspect, Inc. 12.1, A131 Software AM software solutions
Azuma Kinzoku Sangyo 11.0, F21 Materials Metal materials
DAICEL CORPORATION 12.1, G121 Materials Sustainable materials
EPSON ATMIX Corporation 12.0, E06 Materials Metal powders
HONNY CHEMICALS 11.0, F21 Materials Chemical solutions
Hyogo Metal Belt Consortium 11.0, F21 Industry Group Metal industry alliance
Hyogo Prefectural Ins،ute 11.0, F21 Research Technology research
JEOL Ltd. 12.0, C59 Industrial Systems Electron beam systems
JX ADVANCED METALS 12.0, D19 Materials High-performance metals
Kimura Foundry 11.0, B81 Industrial Systems Metal casting solutions
Mitsui Mining & Smelting 12.0, D01 Materials Metal materials
Nichia Corporation 11.0, B75 Components LED/Laser components
Okamoto Chemical 12.1, A11 Materials Chemical solutions
RAISER MOON 11.1, A15 Industrial Systems AM solutions
Sanyo Special Steel 11.0, C82 Materials Special steel materials
Shin،koku Material 11.0, F21 Materials Advanced materials
SINTOKOGIO 11.1, D21 Industrial Systems Post-processing
TKE Co.,Ltd. 11.0, F57 Industrial Systems Manufacturing solutions
Toray Engineering 12.1, F41 Industrial Systems Production systems

Korean Exhibitors at Formnext 2024

Company Name Location Category Key Solutions/Products Innovation Mark
3D Controls 11.1, B11 Automation Control systems
3D FUSION 11.1, B11 Industry Group AM ،ociation
CARIMA 11.1, B11 Industrial Systems DLP printers
CARIMATEC 11.1, F49 Industrial Systems AM systems
EML (Eloi MateriaLs) 11.0, D58 Materials Metal materials
Graphy Inc. 11.1, C11 Materials Dental materials
InssTek 12.0, D98 Industrial Systems Metal AM systems
Keumyong Ma،ery 11.1, B11 Industrial Systems Manufacturing systems
KLABS Inc. 11.1, B46 Industrial Systems AM solutions
KOS GLOBAL 11.1, B11 Service Provider AM services
Lincsolution 11.1, C21 Industrial Systems AM solutions
LUGOlabs 11.1, B11 Industrial Systems AM systems
MADDE INC. 11.1, B11 Industrial Systems AM solutions
SeeAnn Solution 11.1, B11 Software AM software

Categories:

  • Industrial Systems: Metal AM, Large format, Production systems
  • Desktop Systems: Consumer/prosumer printers
  • Materials: Powders, Filaments, Resins, Chemicals
  • Components: Parts, Subsystems, Electronics
  • Software: Control, Design, Process solutions

Notes:

  • Innovation Mark (✓): Companies presenting new developments
  • Location: Hall and booth number at Formnext 2024
  • Some companies may operate in multiple categories; primary focus listed

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