Formnext 2021 draws attention to additive manufacturing developments Hybrid trade fair event Metalcutting plants Hot Runners Metal additive manufacturing Di-Bond folding tools Automated grinding processes Hybrid trade fair event Formnext 2021 draws attention to additive manufacturing developments Germany — The international trade fair for the additive manufacturing industry, Formnext, is to take place as a hybrid event from 16 to 19 November 2021 in Frankfurt. As at the end of April, 351 companies from around the world had already confirmed their attendance. Formnext is a leading trade fair for Additive Manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent manufacturing solutions. (Source: Mesago / Mathias Kutt) Formnext is one of the world’s leading exhibitions for additive manufacturing (AM) and the next generation of industrial production. “After more than twelve very challenging months for the entire exhibition industry, the current development of Formnext is an extremely positive sign,” says Sascha F. Wenzler, Vice President Formnext, Mesago Messe Frankfurt. “Although we do not yet expect an exhibition of the magnitude of 2019, we are looking forward to a successful Formnext in which real-life personal encounters and face-to-face interaction are once again at the forefront.”