Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 sees 78% visitor growth
Formnext Asia Shenzhen concluded its 2025 event with a record 78% growth in visitor attendance. The show floor was said to reflect the optimism in China’s Additive Manufacturing market, with participants ranging from senior decision makers to first-time AM adopters, highlighting the event’s growing role as an industry hub for Asia’s manufacturing sectors.
The visitor numbers were also boosted thanks to increasing attention from the global AM community. International attendance was up by 158%, more than doubling for the second consecutive year. The event hosted 20,715 visitors from 64 countries/regions across its 20,000 m² of exhibition space.
The 265 exhibitors represented all key areas of the AM process chain, from equipment and materials to software and services. Domestic firms, including Bright Laser Technologies, Farsoon, HBD, Kings 3D, TPM3D, eSun, Kexcelled, PollyPolymer and TenDimensions were present, offering solutions for metal, polymer and ceramic AM. These companies were joined by a strong international contingent from France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. Exhibitor growth was particularly strong in the materials category, which expanded by 76% over the previous edition.
Meanwhile, the fair’s fringe programme delivered in-depth industry analysis across 14 conference sessions, featuring more than 150 presentations. Topics covered include high-growth application markets such as consumer electronics and footwear, as well as key developments in technologies and global markets.
“The response to our presentation at Formnext Asia Shenzhen showed the eagerness of Chinese companies to expand internationally. The seating area was at full capacity, with people even standing outside to listen, and every slide showing data had the audience’s full attention. Afterwards, we received several substantive inquiries from companies asking for support. For us this confirms that this event provides access to a key market that requires our advisory, qualification and training services,” shared Andy Lu, Manager, Additive Manufacturing Programs, ASTM International.
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The 3D Print Farm Conference and Farm Workshop Showcase reportedly drew thousands of attendees from across China and internationally. The conference and its adjacent showcase featured more than 50 companies specialising in AM farms, a production model that employs large networks of printers for parallel production. The model’s ability to enable both mass production and customisation has established it as a growing global trend, with particularly strong adoption in China.
The event’s reach extended beyond the exhibition hall, with significant online engagement. The official photo livestream captured over 178,000 visits, while media partner Panda3DP’s dedicated livestream of the fringe programme and exhibitor interviews attracted 34,413 unique visitors.
“The Formnext brand provides an assurance of global quality, which is very important for end-users. That’s why you see the key players are here, and you see every company trying to bring something new, whether it’s a new material or a new application. The entire ecosystem is present; it was great to see our global suppliers and partners like the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) also exhibiting,” said Hua Zhao, Head of Greater China Market, HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions.
